Does anybody hear PREFER to meet people online? (friends, clubs, social)

[TaoistDude]

I met my wife, most of the women I dated, and the majority of the friends I've made in the last 15 years online. I prefer it, for many of the reasons others have already mentioned. And there are 10's online - don't think otherwise - who care more about substance than appearance (within reason). However, you could be right that attractive young women use it less - I don't have experience with the under 30 population.

[amanda0808]

I tried online dating a couple of times, but it wasn't for me. Each time I went out with men who were, to put it nicely, odd. It turned me off to online dating.

Although I really don't date much at all, I'd much rather try to meet someone in person, even though it's always been tough for me to approach strangers and start conversations.

[ttz]

Originally Posted by DavieJ89

I dont know, I find talking to girls in real life can be intimidating, even daunting. Im very socially awkward and usually when I talk to girls I get shot down pretty quickly or the girl tries to gracefully leave the room

I prefer meeting girls online as I have been much more successful with it and I find its MUCH easier to do. And Im willing to date less attractive women (the perfect 10s usually dont have online profiles, they dont need em) if it means I can have a date or get any at all. Getting some from an average to below average looking girl is better than getting none at al

Does anybody else prefer to meet somebody online even if it means lowering your standards as far as physical attractiveness goes?

I complete agree with you too. It seems better for most guys to do the online thing, as it can get very exhausting to hit on girls all the time and risk get turned down. Plus a lot of pretty ones get sick of getting hit on so when you try, they have probably already been hit on multiple times that day and they think, "oh great another jacka$$ hitting on me..." Well this mostly happens in a club. But you get the point. Then there is the issue of not knowing if they are even single, there is no ring and you never know for sure. Just too much work. Online, you atleast know they are single and avail!

But the flip side of this coin: The ratio is way off. Many more guys online than women. So the odds of getting a response is very hard. Women have it made online. A nice looking woman places a profile online and she will have dozens if not hundreds of reponses and winks! A guy? If he is lucky a handful a month! But it is what it is, so you just press forward. Even with this issue, it seems easier than in real life!

[le roi]

Originally Posted by spinx

It's pointless for you?

well.. not pointless, but people are just so much more receptive and enthusiastic when you approach them in person. It's a hassle, dealing with a lot of flaky behavior before you even meet the person.

I personally preferred to meet people in person and get all of the uncomfortable weirdness out of the way. Yes, it is easier to talk online, but it builds up too much expectation. I prefer not to waste my time if I can help it.

you're totally right, i am not a fan of chit chatting too much. I meant that I like to read what people write about themselves, i think that says more than anything. It helps me screen out people who look normal but think abnormally and that is a HUGE help.

[Texas User]

What if there was no Internet then what? Shot down in what sense? The models have profiles for business/personal.

Originally Posted by DavieJ89

I dont know, I find talking to girls in real life
can be intimidating, even daunting. Im very socially awkward and usually when I talk to girls I get shot down pretty quickly or the girl tries to gracefully leave the room

I prefer meeting girls online as I have been much more successful with it and I find its MUCH easier to do. And Im willing to date less attractive women (the perfect 10s usually dont have online profiles, they dont need em) if it means I can have a date or get any at all. Getting some from an average to below average looking girl is better than getting none at al

Does anybody else prefer to meet somebody online even if it means lowering your standards as far as physical attractiveness goes?

[TabulaRasa]

As a strong writer, I've definitely been as, if not more, comfortable meeting people via online venues be it online dating, making friends, etc. on forums, whatever.

My SO, with whom I've lived for the past four years, is somebody who was a friend on a forum first. We talked for six months before ever meeting face to face. The translation from online/phone to in-person was pretty darned seamless, and not difficult at all.

[ChessieMom]

Originally Posted by DavieJ89

Does anybody else prefer to meet somebody online even if it means lowering your standards as far as physical attractiveness goes?

I don't know if I'd say that I "prefer" it, but I simply don't meet men that I want to date, any other way.

And as far as lowering my standards...I've never had to do that.

[Texas User]

What about live speed dating?

[Raena77]

Originally Posted by Texas User

What about live speed dating?

I always wanted to try that. Never did yet.

[Prince_Frog]

Originally Posted by Texas User

What about live speed dating?

I wouldn't take that seriously. I'd make stuff up for each woman.

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