<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Internet dating. Does it work?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/54.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2260912.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2260912.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2260918.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2260918.page GMT Re:Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2260948.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2260948.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2260960.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2260960.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261021.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261021.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
Personally, I don't think I could ever do it. Aside from the fact that I am the least photogenic person on the planet (thats not to say I'm bad looking, just that I do not photograph well at all), it just kinda seems... wrong...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261048.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261048.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
I'm married, but can't believe how many truly fantastic women I know that are available and can't seem to find a bloke who's not a complete tosser.
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BloodQuest wrote:Can't agree with Silverthorne on the stigma element. I think that's very much a personal thing. I understand what he's saying, but it wouldn't be an issue at all for me.

I'm married, but can't believe how many truly fantastic women I know that are available and can't seem to find a bloke who's not a complete tosser.


They only seem great to you becuase you are looking at them through prison bars. MWAHAHAHAHAHA]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261073.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261073.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261103.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261103.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
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As I understand it, the biggest thing is choosing the right site. I believe both of the friends in question used eHarmony.com.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261352.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261352.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
I wish you luck]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261394.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261394.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261894.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2261894.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
*phew*

It is also a "student" thing although honestly women are into it more than you might think they are.

Check out PoF and OkCupid. And try to have some kind of abs/ education/ employment.

Oh and eHarmony is very popular with monogamous types. What do you want? What are you looking for? doodoodoo matches you up with the neighboring city/ state/ province whatever hope they have a nice picture.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262541.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262541.page GMT Re:Internet dating. Does it work?
Ultimately though an attractive person is still attractive, and an unattractive person is still unattractive. Putting another small layer of distance between yourself and the other party really won't change that all much either way.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262836.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262836.page GMT Re:Internet dating. Does it work?
However, I'm currently in a long-distance relationship (which isn't that long distance, I live near Philadelphia and she lives in Annapolis/goes to school in Ithaca NY, so about a 3 hour drive either way.) It's easily the best relationship I've been in, and we keep in touch online constantly.

HOWEVER. I feel the need to point something out. There is a BIG difference between a long-distance relationship and an internet relationship. While they tend to overlap, a long-distance relationship typically starts out when you met a person in real life, are attracted to them, and ask them out knowing that they live far away. An internet relationship is when you don't meet the person face to face first. In my opinion, you need to meet the person as soon as possible, because regardless of how well you get along via the web, you never truly know what they're like until you see them in person.

Internet relationships are still quite possible and can be very healthy, and turn into something special. But my advice is to try and meet the person you're interested in first - it can make a big difference.

Just my 2 cents. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262911.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262911.page GMT Re:Internet dating. Does it work? OP talking about meeting someone through an online service and then trying to have a relatiionship in real life or are you talking about conducting a relationship largely over the internet and never seeing each other in real life? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262926.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262926.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262937.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262937.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
Howard A Treesong wrote:I don't know about actual dating sites, but I met my wife through a Doctor Who internet forum. We and a few others organised a meet up and the two of us just got along well and decided to see each other again.

The essential basis of any relationship is that you actually have to meet someone, somewhere, somehow. Online dating sites are just another way of making that initial contact, whether or not anything comes of it is completely up to the people involved. My brother-in-law's brother-in-law met his wife through an online dating site about five years back, just had their third kid, and are one of those gloriously in love families that you'd think only exist in Hallmark special movies. On another board I post on, one guy was asking for help because he never had any luck at dating sites, and when he posted the contents of his profile it was a mopey, 'my life sucks and I'm doing nothing with it,' and his posts included a rant about how shallow women were because they never wrote him back, and they never answered his IMs, even when they were in the middle of checking out his profile (and a tip - pictures say a lot about you, so if all of yours have you wearing a :| expression while doing nothing interesting...). The problem in that case was completely centered between chair and keyboard, and not with the site or anyone else.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262938.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2262938.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
However, in the same year, I met Mrs Flashman as a direct result of staying in on a Friday night watching sci-fi on the box.

My flatmate and his girlfirend were going out and she wandered into the lounge whilst he was getting ready and said that one of her friends was into the show I was watching (Firefly). I made some joke about setting us up and I am now married with a 6 month old baby.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2264303.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2264303.page GMT Re:Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2264388.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2264388.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? Don't rush it and think you'll find the love of your life next week.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2265858.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2265858.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
On a smaller scale, though, I met my wife via the newspaper classifieds.

I was working a job with no romantic prospects, had tired of the bar scene and had few friends where I was living at the time, having moved halfway across the country.

That was 15 years ago. My oldest daughter (hers from her 1st marriage) just had my second grandkid this year, my son (from the first, again) just got married this year, and I've got 2 young ones in my home, now.

Yeah. I'd say it can work.

Eric]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2265914.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2265914.page GMT Re:Internet dating. Does it work? Id say its hit and miss, and really depends on how much effort you put in. Ive met some women from the net, sometimes it works out and they are cool. Other times they are talking about your future childrens names before the meal arrives at your plate.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2267083.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2267083.page GMT Re:Internet dating. Does it work?
You could meet her...



...Or you might meet her...



....Either way...both will probably be bat gak crazy.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2267143.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2267143.page GMT Re:Internet dating. Does it work?
FITZZ wrote: I'd have to say it would be hit or miss...

You could meet her...



...Or you might meet her...



....Either way...both will probably be bat gak crazy.


Reading your post hurt my eyes.

First pic: Ooh, she's nice

Second pic: GAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2267237.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2267237.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? IT.

I myself met my wife on the internet and spent almost 2 years being straight up with her. She's a great lady and i lucked out finding a really pretty lady who was just sick of asian guys & detests rich dudes who act snobby. I tore her intentions apart, and made sure she knew EVERYTHING about me. Eventually I flew out there & it's been happily ever after (you know, besides the everyday issues everyone has to deal with! lol)

It works for sure. People pay good money to find a wife/ husband over sites like eharmony ect.
You just have to be smart and straight up... and don't ever fall for girls who are too eager! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2268145.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2268145.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? IMO, they don't]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2268804.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2268804.page GMT Re:Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2268882.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2268882.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
Xanadu wrote:to but it bluntly IMO, they don't


Considering the amount of people who say they do work......

It is the same as anything dating wise, you meet, chat, date, argue and leave or take it further.

Same as any relationships, you get to know each other first even before you meet, which is a kinda cool way to get things going.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2268900.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2268900.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2268936.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2268936.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269250.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269250.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269256.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269256.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work? lol
(I don't actually play any games online, as I don't own too many modern ones) I was just saying what I have seen and my personal thoughts
(eg IMO)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269264.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269264.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
Xanadu wrote:I don't play WoW, so...naturally I am not expecting to meet any ladies there lol
(I don't actually play any games online, as I don't own too many modern ones) I was just saying what I have seen and my personal thoughts
(eg IMO)


If you don't play it then how can you have any direct experience with its efficacy as a dating site? Other than heresay?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269296.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269296.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
Xanadu wrote:to but it bluntly IMO, they don't


It clearly does for some people though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269419.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269419.page GMT Internet dating. Does it work?
Howard A Treesong wrote:
Xanadu wrote:to but it bluntly IMO, they don't


It clearly does for some people though.


as I said I know people who had success with WoW
yes it works for some, but in my opinion and personal experience it does not (as I have said already)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269423.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/335541/2269423.page GMT