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I Tried Online Dating

Roll The Dice

By: welcome2myworld
Written on January 27th, 2013
Age: 41-45 , Female
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  • bbstrider

    When I was dating, there was no such thing as match sites or hook-up sites or whatever. For my adult daughter, dating sites have played a significant role in her significant relationships. The more I listen, the more I realize that under-30s in particular (and probably single people of all ages) get a significant portion of their dates on-line. I know, married people play, too. But I'm talking about honest people trying to find an honest relationship. One of my daughter's very good friends is getting ready to marry a guy she met on line. Having spent some time with my daughter's friend pre-relationship, and some time with the two of them once they started dating, I think they're perfect for each other. On-line "match-up" sites seem to be a very efficient way to cast a wider net when looking for that certain someone. Once you've found that certain someone, though, it's just as hard as it ever was. Falling in love is easy. Making love work long-term is hard as hell.

    Feb 17
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    • welcome2myworld

      yes, you are right about that! you can go online to reel them in..but ultimately it still will take hard work to hold onto the relationship.

      Feb 17
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  • OceanStar66

    haha just tonight I got a message from this dude who lives four hours away from me inviting me there for a week, after I only sent him one message saying 'hi'...my response..."ummmm....whoa boy...no, hi hows it goin first lol...I keep on saying there is a reason these men are single, they are throwbacks into the pond and usually they are pond scum lol

    Feb 16
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    • welcome2myworld

      lol wow--thats definitely a red flag. he seems to be DESPERATE...

      Feb 16
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    • OceanStar66

      ya think lol...the red flags are the reason I am still single...

      Feb 16
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  • Owleeeeease7

    I agree, meeting men online has it's issues but I find it can be a good solution for actively seeking a date casual or otherwise. I admit I am also selective and there are certain turnoffs I am just not willing to live with. I commend you for knowing what you can and cannot tolerate. I actually tend to not go for the goodlooking ones so much, sticking with men with no kids yet or grown kids....come off straightforward and I share messages quite a few times before I meetup with them. The man I'm casually dating right now is someone I met online and we connected well online and better in person and though it hasn't been a wirlwind romance it has been very surprisingly comforting for me especially recently. He's better than average intelligence and very caring and honest....It is all about rolling the dice but you have control over who you select to let in. It's a great option for ladies like us in our age group of singlehood.

    Feb 2
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  • Tootsiepops

    You do have to be careful. I feel like I've had some success with online dating. I pick the pictures I like, read the profile, exchange a few e mails, then talk on the phone. All in that order. If the discussion goes well, then we meet within days of talking. I usually can tell right off the bat if I'm attracted. My last relationship was from an online site. I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't meant to be for us, but I feel like I'm getting closer to finding the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.

    Jan 29
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