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Online dating / Dating / 2:55 AM - Thursday July 07, 2005
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A Hippie Chick (Female, 29-35, Who Cares?) asked:


How many of you are for online relationships, how many against? Do you suggest using the age old method in meeting people to date or are you open to trying to meet people online? Just curious. I have a few guys I talk to online & some are interested in meeting me. I've never done the online thing before, so I'm a little skeptical.


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A Career Woman (Female, 36-45, Teaching) answered:

Screenname: destinyseeker


I use both. My last boyfriend and I met online and we dated for a year and a half. My new sweetie is also someone I met online and it's been a couple of months and it's going amazingly well! As long as you use caution, meet for the first couple of times in a public place, let someone know where you're meeting them, and take your time geting to know him it should work out no differently than the "age old method." If you're both being honest I've actually found that I've gotten to know guys better this way...as the shy and bold alike seem to be able to communicate more freely online then they initially do in person.

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An Intellectual Guy (Male, Houston, 36-45, Internet / New Media) answered:

Screenname: schrammbo


I see the online dating thing as simply another tool. I am not sure what the current count of people in the US is but the chances that the one and only that you are meant to be with being in the same 25 mile radius is pretty low.

Plus you get a chance to meet people that you otherwise would not have met. So I say if you have access to it then use it.

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A Married Girl (Female, Cleveland, 36-45, Who Cares?) answered:

Screenname: mjk6864


The online thing sure worked for me! It brought me my very best friend and husband of almost 2 years now :)

We never would've met under conventional methods, as he lived 2 hours away from me.

I agreed to go out with only 4 of the 77 men that contacted me (so you sometimes have a lot of "weeding" to do) but my (now) husband is the only one that I felt comfortable enough to come to my home--the other 3 I met in a public place.

It has a lot to do with gut feeling and connection, so don't discount any bad vibes you get from someone!

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A Trendsetter (Female, San Francisco, 22-25, Student) answered:


I'll be honest, and I don't want to offend anyone. But I have never met someone online, and I dont plan too. I wouldn't trust what they say, and I would think its weird that they dont meet people normally! HOWEVER, a friend of mine met her boyfirend online 3 years ago and now they are married!! So although, I wouldnt do it, I know plenty of people who would and see nothing wrong with it. If your comfortable, I dont see why you wouldnt meet up with someone you like online, as long as you take serious safety precautions.

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An Intellectual Guy (Male, Charlotte, 46-55, Executive) answered:

Screenname: lowrider2221


It kind of depends where on line you are meeting these guys and what your goals are in the relationship. The dating sites can vary from church groups to just plain sex and swinging. But that said, the internet is a communications tool. It is a safe way to meet and find out if there is an interest. Ask for a HOME phone number, but don't give hime yours yet. Google the number and find the address. A married guy will not give you his home number, only a cell or work number. Call him and talk on the phone a few times before meeting. Your first meeting should be lunch only. That way either can RUN after an hour. Just be careful, you can't tell if the nice young guy online is really a 45 year old sex offender getting ready to be released!

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A Career Woman (Female, 29-35, Who Cares?) answered:


Give it a try if you like- I really don't think it's "dangerous" but I hate it and refuse to participate. I think it's a "rat-race" and impersonal, random, and flooded with serial daters.

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A Creative (Female, Atlanta, 22-25, Who Cares?) answered:

Screenname: taytahed


TALK TO PEOPLE ONLINE....DO NOT MEET THEM....IT IS DANGEROUS AND CARELESS....IF YOU WANT TO MEET SOMEONE ASK A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER TO HOOK YOU UP WITH A NICE PERSON...OR GO OUT AND MEET SOMEONE

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