Dating Sites

[Albert Tatlock]

Just curious. There seems to be a proliferation of these, even on Facebook etc. and seems to be loads of people on them.

 

Does anyone on here use them? Do they work? Are they worth subscribing too etc.

 

Anonymous poll if you don't want to comment directly.

[Last Ten]

Albert

 

You could always try this

 

LT

[Lao]

if you were looking for/looking to avoid something in particular, a character trait or personality type, a dating site would be far less hit and miss than hoping someone you meet will be suitable.

 

for example you could search for someone who share a particular interest, you could find someone from your own faith or avoid people with faith. you can search for singles in your area, people who want kids/dont want kids etc.

 

and check out this list of niche ones:

 

http://www.socialgrid.com/specialty-dating-service.html

 

every taste catered for!

[The Voice of Reason]

Unashamedly I will say I have used them with varying results.

 

As a man I have had the whole range. One nighters who spend all the evening telling you what a bastard their ex-husband is to actually co-habiting with a lady I met this way (didn't work out in the end).

 

Also had evenings where the "spark" was not there but had a good time nonetheless.

 

as long as you go into it open-minded there is little to lose. you may meet the love of your life or you may just have a few interesting times.

Good luck.

[Stu Peters]

I've tried it and it seems a very sensible way of meeting new people. Agree with Lao and had similar experiences to TVOR, and it got me out of the house...

 

Best site was one based in Ireland - good excuse for weekends away.

[Albert Tatlock]

and check out this list of niche ones:

 

http://www.socialgrid.com/specialty-dating-service.html

 

every taste catered for!

Hmmm 'women behind bars', and 'herpes dating' seem to be among the best ones to avoid.

[hboy]

you may meet the love of your life or you may just have a few interesting times.

 

But at the very least if your over 40 you'll meet a load of vulnerable women with self confidence issues back on the market after failed marriages desperate for a good stuffing.

[Albert Tatlock]

you may meet the love of your life or you may just have a few interesting times.

 

But at the very least if your over 40 you'll meet a load of vulnerable women with self confidence issues back on the market after failed marriages desperate for a good stuffing.

 

As funny as that was I think you have a point, and the same goes for many blokes I'd imagine.

 

We live in strange times, people don't seem to go anywhere anymore, pubs are not what they were anymore, and staying in is the new going out. I suppose there are clubs and organisations, but not that many I don't think.

 

I suppose as the interweb evolves, these sites and social networking sites may be the new 'going out' in this respect - a window into peoples lives and the only contact they have with the outside world outside of work and going out occasionally with a few mates.

Edited August 9, 2009 by Albert Tatlock

[queenie]

Hmm beware of dishonest people - I gave up on dating sites after the bloke I met actually already had a girlfriend and was just looking for a bit on the side. People can be anyone they want online.

[Silentbob]

Hmm beware of dishonest people - I gave up on dating sites after the bloke I met actually already had a girlfriend and was just looking for a bit on the side. People can be anyone they want online.

 

 

You tell 'em Bill.

[Lao]

Hmm beware of dishonest people - I gave up on dating sites after the bloke I met actually already had a girlfriend and was just looking for a bit on the side. People can be anyone they want online.

 

this can be true of all people, online or not.

 

but it is a fair reminder to all dating site users to procede with caution.

[The Voice of Reason]

you may meet the love of your life or you may just have a few interesting times.

 

But at the very least if your over 40 you'll meet a load of vulnerable women with self confidence issues back on the market after failed marriages desperate for a good stuffing.

 

As funny as that was I think you have a point, and the same goes for many blokes I'd imagine.

 

We live in strange times, people don't seem to go anywhere anymore, pubs are not what they were anymore, and staying in is the new going out. I suppose there are clubs and organisations, but not that many I don't think.

 

I suppose as the interweb evolves, these sites and social networking sites may be the new 'going out' in this respect - a window into peoples lives and the only contact they have with the outside world outside of work and going out occasionally with a few mates.

 

 

 

Well no, it's an introduction to single people who don't want to stay in every night (well at least not alone). I really don't see a downside to it (apart from subscription fee)

 

And yes, although not the point you may get laid (male or female). Again no downside if all consensual.

 

You have more opportunity to "vet" somebody than spending an hour with them in Colours

Edited August 9, 2009 by The Voice of Reason

[La_Dolce_Vita]

For straights, there seems to be a lot of stigma and shame attached to using dating sites and dating agencies. I don't think there should be. At least you can vet people before you meet them and know if there are certain things that just won't work if you get together.

[Lao]

is there still stigma?

[La_Dolce_Vita]

is there still stigma?

 

I only say so from the comments I hear from friends and other people who consider using it and associated concerns which are little different from ones that are not discussed when meeting someone in a bar, club, or social event.