I use it, everyone uses it.I'm 45. To meet anyone these days, you have to do it online. Most people my age don't have time to prowl bars and go to meetups. We have kids, jobs, other obligations.I have been on a million first meets, and even though most amounted to nothing (other than a free drink or two!), all the guys say it's the only way they can meet people, too.It's work, though, don't get me wrong. And you have to have a thick skin because people can be MEAN! But most are nice enough, and I have never been out on a 'scary' date using Match.com with a weirdo. Or at least not too weird : )..
I've heard others say you must have thick skin Are people mean to your face when you're meeting - for say, coffee?or do they provide feedback on your profile, later on?And besides coffee, what are other good first dates - so you don't invest too much time/money?..
I'm on the opposite side of the line; I say on-line dating (online dating with Match.com) isn't worth it, I would never do it again. I tried it for a couple of years, the matches were HORRIBLE, even the ones like e-harmony that claim to match on personality.Unless you are in a really isolated area, I highly recommend volunteerism. You can google what places need volunteers in your city, or, if you harbor a certain interest, volunteer for one of it's events. This is a great way to meet people you already have something in common with, make new friends, and get to participate in lots of different activities you enjoy for free (always a bonus in my eye, LOL).I have volunteered for art festivals, music festivals, symphonies, jazz orchestras, trail maintenance, an outdoors club...I met LOTS of men (and women) who have their heads on straight, like similar things, and with whom I could have a genuine good time. And, like I said, we did a lot of fun stuff together and I still have friends from those experiences. Good times.
***If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there. Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)***..
I just had some very good success with okcupid.com. One of my top matches has turned into an exclusive relationship (thru Match.com) only a month after meeting. They ask you lots of questions and once you've answered a good number of them, the suggested matches seem fairly accurate. You can also browse based on different criteria. Best of all it's free...
Thanks I'll bookmark it!Seems to me those that match on lots of criteria would be best! As far as I know (thus far) -Eharmony & OKCupid are the only ones to do that....?..
Match is one of the big ones. There are also many for specific interests that you can find if you google. And social networking sites that are good ways to meet as well..
But when a relationship (thru Match.com) ends it's good to give yourself time to heal and reflect before diving right back in.
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Thanks for the Tipoff!!!Didn't really know there are more specific interest related dating (online dating with Match.com) sites! Sounds like a good idea!..
Dating services are fine - just be cautious, meet in a public place, etc. But don't give up efforts to meet someone in real world ways either - i.e.: ask friends you trust to set you up, attend lectures, etc.
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You might also try our Online dating (online dating with Match.com) board for more user experience with various sites..
In addition, I recommend this article..
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Thank You for the link to the article!Great info & since I'm new to this - I don't know much yet! ;D..
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