Sunday, November 22, 2009

Does Online Dating Work?


I have a growing number of clients who are "romancing" online - and it's become so prevalent I figured it was worth addressing in my blog. In short, the answer is... (drumroll please!)

YES!

Online dating does indeed work..... but only if you're willing to put up with the pitfalls!

Pitfall #1 - It's Time Consuming! If you're planning to meet a man online, be ready to think of it as a 'part time job.' You're constantly checking for updates, chatting with people, and wading through a crowd of men before you find your prince charming.

Pitfall #2 - It Can Take Ages to Find Someone! In person, we can determine immediately who we respond well to and who is relationship material. The large number of people who date online means you're more likely to meet hundreds of people you are incompatible with in person before you meet 'the one.'

There are more blessings than pitfalls, though. Here they are ladies!

Blessing #1 - More Choice: The online world is filled with handsome, eligible, and successful bachelors: Many more than we can find waiting at our local hardward store or gym. When it comes to numbers, you just can't beat online.

Blessing #2 - No Nightclubs: We don't have to subject ourselves to "Hey Beautiful" types at nightclubs. Being online means we can stay at home in our pajamas while sorting through our possible mates.

Blessing #3 - Power of the Profile: We can choose our prettiest profile picture, update our details, and even decide the amount of information we give upfront. This sure beats meeting 'Mr. Right' on a bad hair day.

Have any of YOU had a bad or good online dating experience?

6 comments:

Jamie said...

Trying to follow you from MBC - can't find the google ap to follow you - just wanted you to know I tried!

Swati said...

I agree - more positives than negatives...and it has worked out for me. Except I still think it's silly to meet a mate over the internet (I'm old fashioned). I didn't try it out until last year (thank God it worked)...but it still strikes me as funny! But, I figured no one was going to find me on my couch, so...off I went!
(I'm also trying to follow you from MBC and having trouble finding the application).
Swati

Swati said...

hi
I got the FOLLOW button to work!
Swati

Mommy Is Green said...

Stopping by to say hello! -Victoria from MBC Follow Me Club

Kelly said...

following you from MBC

evision said...

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