Internet Dating?

I'm 35, single and live in a small town where it is really hard to meet any suitable women. (Supermarkets - ha!) One of my freinds suggested internet dating. I'm not sure about this - I need to do something to meet more women but I'm a bit coy about putting myself in the "shop window" -so to speak - of an internet dating service. I would much prefer to meet people face to face in a real setting but this does not seem to be happening. So, should I give it a go? I don't believe there is really any stigma about this but most of my freinds have been able to meet their partners in more traditional settings. Your comments, experineces and advice would be welcome.

Public Comments

1. Why not try speed dating instead? You meet them face to face first, so you get a better idea of what they're really like. Just a thought. Good luck!
2. To be really honest,i would not bother with the Internet dating,you can get sucked into a load of sites and have to pay for them all,you can browse them,but if you want to contact one or many people,you will have to pay. They as always warned to every one,are or may not be like you think they are or what they say they are. Be very careful,as you will get Russian,Ghana etc,who will fall for you within 5 minutes and ask for money so they can come see you,sob stories about family being very sick,sell you gold at a very good deal,which you will never see etc. You have better chances from your supermarket i can assure you.
3. There really is nothing wrong about Internet dating, i think sometimes it is quite a good way of meeting people not all of them are genuine though, if you do get a genuine person like myself lol i think its a good way of getting to know them without the way they look getting in the way. (not that I'm ugly) Are looks important to you? if not give it a go wot can u lose right? Small towns are a nightmare to live in and with being a single parent its even harder to find some1 cause its not like you get a lot of time to find some1. Good luck hope u find some1 right for you
4. My cousin has just met the most wonderful person through internet dating and I know a couple of other people who have tried it to. I tried it for while a couple of years ago but never had the bottle to actually go meet anyone, although I have made a couple of really good friends who I still chat to on MSN!
5. I met my boyfriend on the internet (he lived about 20 minutes down the road but our paths had never crossed) and I am so glad I did, nearly 2 years later we have bought a house together and are the happiest we've ever been. We already knew we had a lot in common and when we are together we have so much fun because we have similar senses of humour. I found it very difficult to meet someone 'out and about' as I am quite shy. I think you should give it a go :-) good luck either way though.
6. Me and my fella met on Yahoo chat 2 years ago and we are getting married in 31 days!!!! Try it you may meet your special someone!
7. You can give it a try. I met my husband at millionairecupid.com, which is a dating site for wealthy men and attractive singles. And I suggested this site to my friends who are still single, now one of my friends are is in relationship now. So I think online dating works, but only for those who are serious of dating.
8. This is the stupied thing which you are spending money and time unnecessarlty
9. I met my partner on the net it wasn't a dating site just a chat room, we now have a beautiful son together and are planning our wedding. I didn't have a problem meeting men in real it was just one of those things that happened, so i would keep an open mind love can jump out at you when you are least excpecting it! Good luck xx
10. The disadvantages of online dating are that the person you a chatting to may be lying to you. You need to meet someone in person to feel a physical attraction, this can not be done online. However it is a good way to build a relationship, after a few days you could really get along and you can chat honestly without worrying.