Does Anyone else feel weird using the internet dating sites?
Fri, Oct 24, 2008
Dove asked:
The internet dating sites, myspace.com, etc. . It just feels weird to post pictures of myself up somewhere and talk about me me me. Every time I think about doing it, I get on a site, then I start cringing
Lots of good answers, I couldn’t just pick one. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one creeped out with it. I was feeling like the only one who didn’t do it. Thanks for clearing that up everyone. : )
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Tags: Creeped, Dating Sites, Weird Pictures
October 27th, 2008 at 4:49 am
I think many online dating sites are where those who couldnt get a date anywhere else go.
October 27th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Myspace isn’t a dating site… but anyways…I think if you feel bad about it don’t do it. you feel that way for a reason.
October 28th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
You need to get laid and get back into the game.
October 31st, 2008 at 1:23 am
Myspace is more about self promotion. That’s why bands use them. Have a look elsewehere if it’s not your style.
November 2nd, 2008 at 11:05 am
Yes . Gosh you dont know who you are talking to . They could be anyone.its really scary.
November 5th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
People in real life are the best to meet. Work, school, other activities will help you meet people faster than anything. And you can see a face at the beginning and get a feel for the person right away before you ever decide to date them.
November 6th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Well I think it just depends on each person. Me my self I would not look for a date on line. first of all you never who knows who is really on the other end of the net. People can even put a pic and you still dont no if that is really them or not. I mean alot of people are real but then again there is alot of wierd persons out there and you also must be carefull at same time. I think just for a friend or just chatting with someone is fine. I just would not do it my self . But that all depends on you.
November 6th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Most of the sites are more commercial than with actual helpful approach…
November 8th, 2008 at 4:15 am
I don’t think the stigma we fear from others is even close to the one we impose on ourselves.
November 14th, 2008 at 4:52 am
I am not a fan of internet dating. I know many who do it, but I had a myspace acct and deleted it. People need to go out and socialize!! Its easier to go online and meet someone, but you never know who this person really is. And I dont like my pic on the internet either. People save your images and can use it as thier own. I hate it. I don’t feel comfortable…I’m with you.
November 17th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Dove
Its a scam to make someone else money . Your better off going to myspace or on of the other sites like it . There you have more control of who you meet and how much info you want to devulge .
November 20th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
yeah it is pretty weird i used to have myspace but i got rid of it cuz weirdos kept emailing me and wanting to request me as their friend and if i dont know the person it’s kinda strange telling everything about myself. Some of my friends do internet dating I personally would never do it cuz i like meeting people and getting to know them in person.
November 24th, 2008 at 10:15 am
I also feel odd posting my pictures on such sites. After all, other people may also lie about themselves. Those Internet dating sites are created just to bring two desperate people together. And the person might not know you at all. Hence it is kind of dangerous. Maybe the cringy feeling you get is a form of intuition to prevent you from entering a trap. (=
November 28th, 2008 at 6:29 am
Trust your instincts, they are there for a reason. Try to socialize with people in your own town who you trust.
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:37 am
I’m a dating consultant that specializes in online dating. AND I am married to the woman that I dated online for a number of months!
Don’t feel awkward about the effort and work that you spend doing so… it’s actually much easier and less work than dating in public!
Get out there and get to know people… spend the time to get to know them online first… so that you truly know that you want to date them in person!
September 8th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Many folks I know have actually met the loves of their lives online, and if it were not for the internet, then they would never have met their soul mates, truth is a lot of people who have met their partners the conventional way are totally miserable.
Most people have a limited social circle, and if a friend hooks you up, and it doesn’t work out then that can seriously affect the social group.
I think the internet allows people the opportunity to hook up with someone that they would never have had the opportunity to meet in the real world and actually have common interests.