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What if my online date turns out to be my sister, my co-worker, or worse yet, that scary guy who lives downstairs?!
That is a very legitimate question many people have when thinking about using an online dating site. First of all, the odds are definitely with you, not against you, on this one. There are hundreds, thousands, millions of nice, funny, attractive people looking for dates online who are neither related to you nor do they have anything against personal hygiene.
An even better answer to this question, however, is that there are steps you can take to make sure you do not end up accidentally having a drink with Mr. or Ms. loudmouth down in Accounting. Using an Online dating site is not about finding someone's name and randomly meeting up with them. Good online dating sites will try to find out who you are and match you up with someone right for you. Then, you will have the opportunity to communicate via email or phone if you prefer to make sure you're going to get along BEFORE sitting down to a potentially awkward meal together. Online dating is NOT blind dating.
Yes, but what if someone I know sees my online dating site profile? I don't want anyone to think I need to go online to find a date!
Okay, so if you're really worried about someone seeing your name or picture on an online dating site and it's preventing you from exploring all the opportunities online dating can provide, don't put your name or picture online! Start slow and respond to other people's ads. You don't even have to give them your last name. Just begin a dialogue with a person or three and see if anyone shares your goals, your love of action movies, or your off-beat sense of humor.
Furthermore, when and if you do decide to put your own online dating profile on one of the respectable dating sites (with or without a picture, whatever you're comfortable with), should someone from work (who is also searching an online dating site, might I add?) find your ad, they're more likely to think that you're a confident, contemporary individual. Maybe you'll even inspire them to write their own online dating site profile!
How do I choose the right online dating site? What if I want to find someone who shares the same religious affiliation?
There is an online dating site out there for everyone. Of this I am certain. We're here to give you the 411 on the top Online Dating sitesto help you find just the one that fits your needs. And don't forget, no one's going to say you have to use only one dating site! There are a world of possible online dating sites which might just help you find the person you're looking for (someone to spend an hour, an evening, or a lifetime together with). And, if you would prefer to find someone of a similar religious affiliation, there are online dating sites available for just that purpose.
Okay, this online dating site stuff is beginning to sound better, but my Mother/Father/Great Aunt Millie insists that only THAT (*insert disgusted intonation here) sort of man/woman uses personal ads?
With all due respect to your Mother/Father/Great Aunt Millie, regardless of your age, dating in the twenty first century has changed. The increasing popularity of the internet has increased social opportunities at the same time that it has made certain more traditional methods of social interaction a bit obsolete. People nowadays are less likely to remain in the home town where they have many friends and social contacts. And what's a girl or guy to do when moving to a new place? How is one to make new social contacts? Over drinks at a bar? Someone you met at work? Only if you're one of the few lucky ones!
And using online dating sites has some advantages over the more traditional face-to-face methods. You actually KNOW something about the person you may be dating BEFORE meeting up. Furthermore, online dating sites, as they have evolved since the advent of the internet, are a world apart from the personal ads that your skeptical advisor is probably thinking about. We are no longer talking about the 8 word ads hidden below the used car advertisements which give you little to no indication who a person is. Online dating sites give you the opportunity to learn of a person's interests, beliefs, and even their sense of humor before putting yourself out there.
And, my final two cents on the matter, your M/F/Aunt is likely to get over their skepticism and disapproval quickly once they see what a terrific person you have found and how happy you are because of it.
What is the purpose of this Better Online Dating Site?
Online dating and online dating sites have become hugely popular over the last few years. Since the creation of the first online dating site, many good and bad additions and changes have been made to the online dating site world. The purpose of our site is to help you choose among the many online dating sites out there, to answer questions (about online dating sites and dating in general), and to provide a resource of dating advice and information. We sincerely hope you enjoy our site and find it helpful in your online and offline dating life.
