Do online dating sites really work and is it pathetic to use them? (girlfriends, long-term)
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Are most people looking for something long term online?
I certainly was, as were all of the men I dated. I stated in my profile exactly what I was interested on, and what I was not. That worked quite well for me.
Considering there are a lot of people that are successful with OLD, myself included as well as other posters on CD, no I don't think they are odd. It's simply another way to meet people. I actually like initially making contact with people that have similar interests that I do, something that takes a while to find out when dating the old-fashioned way. One frequent complaint I hear is about they have horrible dates with OLD. In my experience, I had more bad experiences with people setting me up than OLD. So as is always the case, everyone's experiences will differ.
Just out of curiosity, how was Catholic Match? I am Catholic and would prefer to date a Catholic or any Christian. I briefly tried Match earlier this year, and had a good experience, but I noticed that many who said they were Christian were more so just nominally Christian. Not that I am looking for someone who goes to Mass/Church everyday, but it would be cool to meet someone who is active in their faith. I've heard mixed reviews for Christian Mingle. Was just curious of your experience with Catholic Match.
I met a few great guys but none became more than friends. One guy would have perfect if he was older and lived near me but we met as friends. Too many delusional men, like men in their 50's and up only wanting much younger (and complaining in the forums they can't find anyone). Quite a few devout Catholics but a few who shouldn't have been dating (the site states if a person is divorced without an annulment they shouldn't be listed as seeking romance). One guy was a creep and admitted he hit his ex and saw nothing nothing wrong with doing so because it was her fault he got mad. So for me it was a failure but may have been successful if I was younger. However at least most of the men were childless and not divorced.
Thanks for the replies guys. It's just hard to sift through the crap, and to know which sites yield the best results.
That is, indeed, the toughest part about OLD. You really have to wade through a lot of garbage to get to the good stuff.
I used it though, and I met some great people. I met all of my long term boyfriends and my husband through online dating. My sister has met most of her boyfriends that way as well, even though she's always been good at meeting people in person.
It depends what you're using it for. I mean, if you're on there begging women to have sex with you, or sending them pictures of your penis, then yeah, thats pretty pathetic. If you're on there to meet new people with no expectations, then no its not pathetic.
I met a few great guys but none became more than friends. One guy would have perfect if he was older and lived near me but we met as friends. Too many delusional men, like men in their 50's and up only wanting much younger (and complaining in the forums they can't find anyone). Quite a few devout Catholics but a few who shouldn't have been dating (the site states if a person is divorced without an annulment they shouldn't be listed as seeking romance). One guy was a creep and admitted he hit his ex and saw nothing nothing wrong with doing so because it was her fault he got mad. So for me it was a failure but may have been successful if I was younger. However at least most of the men were childless and not divorced.
Thanks. Seems similar to a lot other dating sites.
Basically I think OLD is a more concentrated version of what you experience in "real life."
ALL it is additional way to meet people, nothing more, nothing less.
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Thanks. Seems similar to a lot other dating sites.
Pretty much except there were more people looking for marriage and less divorced and/or single parents. A few but not like the other sites. However lots more men who were older and wouldn't leave me alone.
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