[Tuffcore]

Online dating successes have been well documented and living proofs can be found among us everywhere.

Yea, it's shunned upon but it's effective.

[crackednut]

I've only used Craigslist for NSA hookups


Have always considered online dating sites, but taking the first step to make a profile scares me. Its definitely worth a shot if you're like me with a stagnant love life and need extra help in making that first introduction .

[jonogunn]

I've only used Craigslist for NSA hookups


Have always considered online dating sites, but taking the first step to make a profile scares me. Its definitely worth a shot if you're like me with a stagnant love life and need extra help in making that first introduction .

What's NSA?

[angryazngirl]

What's NSA?

no strings attatched = one night stands/john tesh buddies

[K.A.T.]

I spent a yr. with online dating. I met a lot of interesting people. No pyschos, but there was one guy who was borderline bi-polar emo bisexual. That was the worst one. Everyone else was pretty cool.

I met my bf online. We've been together for about 4 yrs. now.

Currently, my bestie is doing "dating for dinner" and she meets all her dates online. She goes out 3-4 times a week to dinner; hopeful for a good meal and maybe the man of her dreams.

[ma99ie]

I reckon there's still a stigma with online dating despite how many people do it. I think it's got a lot to do with the fact that all the bad stuff about online dating makes the news moreso than the good stuff.

I don't really have any personal experiences with online dating tbh - though I re-met a primary (elementary school in Americanspeak) school crush online and we ended up dating after despite it being 9 years since year 6. We only lasted a few months though, so I'm not sure if that counts all that much.

I've met a really cool group of friends on Facebook because we were in this fb group together about two years ago - I've never met any of them, but one of the guys in the group and I used to email each other a lot and it kinda bordered on a potential relationship, but it never went anywhere because we're on opposite sides of the world. I'm going over to the US to meet them all next year (they're all scattered across the east & west coast; and they've all since met each other) so we'll see how it goes then.

[709394]

I spent a yr. with online dating. I met a lot of interesting people. No pyschos, but there was one guy who was borderline bi-polar emo bisexual. That was the worst one. Everyone else was pretty cool.

I met my bf online. We've been together for about 4 yrs. now.

Currently, my bestie is doing "dating for dinner" and she meets all her dates online. She goes out 3-4 times a week to dinner; hopeful for a good meal and maybe the man of her dreams.

haha @ shoot i'd do it for the free meal too =D

[GwendolynGuillotine]

A friend of mine met her husband from Myspace. He's a pretty legit, respectable and a handsome man. They both just had a son.

I believe it's okay. I think it's best from dating sites with strict rules and guidelines, just to make the information clear. Just so you'll be happy with what you get for the most record, even if the person is not the love of your life. Which is still fine. But with other places online that aren't as secured, chances are you could end up being dissapointed- meeting the person you're not hoping for.

[Tuffcore]

Not exactly an internet dating site per se, but I know a couple that met on World of Warcraft. And another married a few years after meeting while playing CS.

[Myss Blewm]

From observing my friends, online dating is a good way to date, although if you're looking for a serious relationship you're better off at actual dating sites with guidelines and things you fill out, since meeting some dude at MySpace or Facebook tends to result into booty call relationships. Or the person turns out to be cheating on you with another girl they met at MySpace/Facebook.

I've heard stories of people becoming friends from games like WoW or fandoms at LiveJournal, and after a few years of gaming/fandoming together they meet/become closer, and then they eventually get married or get into really serious relationships. Those are the cutest stories.

I personally have never considered dating online...at least not any time soon. To be honest, I haven't been thinking about dating for quite some time now...I like being alone. And this kind of goes onto something else so...I'm glad to hear that more than just a handful of people have had successful turn outs with their online dating experiences.

[Dr Facepalm]

yes, but being funny is a requirement

u are so funny yo

[jusaguyfromkali]

most of us guys on these sites are normal and datable... we just don't get a chance

then get ur lazy ass out there and make that chance open... a girl want a confident - talkative guy, make up stories if u must!

[showme_thegoods]

then get ur lazy ass out there and make that chance open... a girl want a confident - talkative guy, make up stories if u must!

Hehe

I never thought about this! It does sound kind of exciting, I might try it.
I'm just afraid there will be creepy people out there too.

[redzone85]

Online dating is popular amongst my social circle of friends, and they're cool friends that know how to party etc.

Nothing wrong with it, i met many girls just through messenger (thru dating websites like rsvp) i really love it. I dont believe in facebook or myspace, because bosses may look me up which i dont like.

Forget the scary stories etc. this mini cooper is the same 'offline' anyway when meeting people in bars, clubs, coffee shops etc. just the number of phsyco or sarcastic pinkberryes i come across is a good indication.

then get ur lazy ass out there and make that chance open... a girl want a confident - talkative guy, make up stories if u must!

To be honest, i understand when guys fear approaching women because i was the same and still feel it at times subconsciously.

Until i was 22 i couldnt even approach a girl across the bar even when she was really looking down into my eyes giving all the indications someone needs. Is just natural to be fearful because we were born that way, but when you become outcome independence and just go in with the thought of making a new friend and once you approach over 100 girls, it becomes very natural.

I think is very natural to be scared and get all these rush etc. for the first few times

[se7en]

Yep I've done online dating. Met this chick through a game (wasn't intentionally looking for a partner or anything) and we just somehow clicked. We voice chatted and cammed everyday with each other, though it didn't last, she was halfway across the globe and I couldn't live with that.

[jusaguyfromkali]

Yep I've done online dating. Met this chick through a game (wasn't intentionally looking for a partner or anything) and we just somehow clicked. We voice chatted and cammed everyday with each other, though it didn't last, she was halfway across the globe and I couldn't live with that.

haha now thats plain lame right there!!!

Hehe

I never thought about this! It does sound kind of exciting, I might try it.
I'm just afraid there will be creepy people out there too.

then be afraid all your life and stay locked in your cage

[tontamoo]

I met my boyfriend through OKCupid, and I'm very happy being with him. He's a wonderful person.

We messaged and IM'ed for a year before meeting in person. (I tend to be very cautious.) We just celebrated our one year anniversary last week. So, yes, I think it's definitely an option for people. Actually, online dating is great for people who have hectic work schedules like mine -- working 12 hour days regularly. Having that flexibility to get to know the people via messaging allowed for odd/late hour chats.

Initially, I was a little embarassed to say that we met online because of the stigma, so we'd tell people we met at In-N-Out because that's where we first met face-to-face. However, now I'm over the stigma, just given our success and compatibility. Now we tell people we met on a dating site. Usually that's met with responses like "Oh, that's cool." then a story about someone else they know that met their SO online.

Also, my friend who initially convinced me to try out the site is currently engaged with the girl he met on OKCupid.

[chaumeow]

Whoa, sounds like a lot of ppl are using okcupid!
lol I think I might just give this a try.... that is how hopeless i am

[Laxntiga]

It's only weird if you think it's weird.

If I want to find someone special, any means should be fine. The objective is to meet someone special, it's the bottom line. Whatever means of getting there is fine. As long as I am happy, whats it matter what others think?

I forgot who said this, I wish I could give credit to that person. "Whatever someone thinks about me, is none of my f****ing business."

[juyoon]

I've heard about this and some friends do have good results.
Hmm... maybe I'll try as a desperate measure!