Online Dating 101
Are you likely to meet your match using this 'filter' or does the virtual arena promote misrepresentation?
Ever looked online to meet new dates? Consider these pros and cons before you go for it.
As one who has dabbled in online dating several times in the past, and with a couple different sites, I'll share some of the pros and cons one should consider when deciding to venture in to this arena.
Online dating gives you an opportunity to get to know someone else based more on their personality than physical appearance.
Sites like eharmony claim to match couples based on many dimensions of compatibility criteria. Sites like match.com also look for matches based on your own profile and whom you are seeking- everything from eye color to education level, annual income to hobbies is on the table.
E-mail back and forth or talk on the phone before meeting up for a date. Get to know your potential date before committing the time to meet.
I also found the conversation seemed to flow better with my online dates because of what I had already seen and read in their online profile. However, discerning whether they are being completely truthful in their online profile or not is difficult until you meet in person.
You may also get along with someone online but have no connection/chemistry in person. This can be very disappointing, especially if you have invested a significant amount of time up-front e-mailing and talking on the phone only to meet up and . . feel nothing!
Ultimately, deciding to post an online profile is a very personal decision you have to make yourself.
