2/8/2009 10:19:24 PM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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varvara
Minneapolis, MN
age: 57
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.. during your time here or on another site?
Things I have learned:
~ Pictures are vitally important! The quality and views communicate a great deal about a person.[I am working on it]
~ Profiles are hard to fill out!! ... and I wonder how often they are read???
~ Online dating takes TIME! ... and more TIME ... and even more TIME!! Between writing profiles, uploading pictures, composing emails and interacting with potential dates ... lots of TIME is invested.
~ Online dating is a great learning experience ... learning about myself, men, relationships and I am learning PATIENCE.... and lots of other stuff, too.
So what about you ... what have you learned???
[Edited 2/8/2009 10:48:38 PM PST]
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2/9/2009 5:29:09 AM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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barbaraajo
Reston, VA
age: 52
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..that people are not always what they appear to be on their profile
..that you have to be careful who you give your number to or where you meet.
...that some men are just looking for sex(just like in the real world)
...that you can not believe everything you read
...that it is another good way to meet prospective dates.....
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2/9/2009 5:53:58 AM |
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lilmissala1957
Hartselle, AL
age: 51
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I guess the most important lesson has been that if it seems to good to be true...it ain't true!
I have learned that there are some awesome men and women on this particular site and though I doubt I will ever hook up with any of the men I think so highly of I do consider them friends and a great asset to this site.
I have learned that it does take alot more time on on-line dating. You have a better chance to weed out someone before it goes to far though and that to me is a big plus!
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2/9/2009 6:02:44 AM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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lakc
Houston, TX
age: 48 online now!
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I agree with Barbara....You have to read between the lines cuz a lot of folks write stories and make believe. Be careful and be safe.... On the flip side, there are a lot of great folks here who are just like you and me!
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2/9/2009 6:08:03 AM |
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wisegirl33
Queensland
Australia
age: 44
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Not much
It is a medium that could be too deceptive. Obviously there are profiles that are real....but it is not an easy way to meet friends or prospective dates.
wisegirl33 - 10 Feb 2009 at 00:10am Aest
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2/9/2009 6:17:03 AM |
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georgiagirl2009
Tifton, GA
age: 28
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i've learned that a lot of people dont read profiles. they just look at the pic and assume you want to have sex with them.
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2/9/2009 6:19:56 AM |
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nightwings
Gainesville, FL
age: 42
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I've found it pretty easy to meet friends & dates....you just have to be selective.
What I did learn is to meet early & often (1 at a time, for me).....you can have all kinds of compatibility on 'paper', even attraction in perrson, yet lack any real chemistry.
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2/9/2009 6:54:13 AM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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cruise427
Los Angeles, CA
age: 41
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everybody always ends up living to far away
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2/9/2009 7:06:05 AM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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simply_blessed
Indianapolis, IN
age: 68
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I've learned that people are not always honest about their weight,height, age, and sometimes even pictures!
I've learned that, however, most people I've met from dating sites are honest and can be trusted.
I've learned that one should be upfront about what they are looking for, so that you don't find out further down the line that they were looking for marriage and you were just looking for dates or an LTR.
I've learned not to spend a lot of time on e-mails and phone calls before actually meeting. A few e-mails, two or three phone calls, then a face to face.
I've learned that long distance usually doesn't work. Someone always ends up getting hurt. Not my experience, but from reading the threads of others.
Most of all, I've learned to trust my instincts. If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't.
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2/9/2009 7:33:30 AM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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derbydriver4evr
Cincinnati, OH
age: 41
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I've learned that life is an adventure, often you must take chances. So what if it doesn't work out, look for others and try again.
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2/9/2009 7:34:46 AM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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sea____
Mesa, AZ
age: 56
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And what a ride it as been.............( wink ) Sea
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2/9/2009 8:33:31 AM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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susansheart839
Port Saint Lucie, FL
age: 61
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It sucks
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2/9/2009 8:34:09 AM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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beanz991
Houston, TX
age: 41 online now!
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Not to do it....I learned that back in 1996-97.
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2/9/2009 8:34:37 AM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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k_tothe_c
Las Vegas, NV
age: 39
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2/9/2009 9:20:14 AM |
What have you learned about online dating |
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stariemoon
Dripping Springs, TX
age: 31
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That it seems I am makeing more friends then finding a LTR.. Which to me is all good.. Friends seem better at times..
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