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On-line dating services (a success or what?)?

I've been debating about signing up for an online dating service. Something simple, maybe through Yahoo. I'm not the type of female to go chasing after guys, and though I'm looking, I don't usually frequent single locations like bars or clubs.

Have you had success or not with online dating? Got an opinion, or story to tell. I'm looking for some feed back from people who have used on-line dating services. Drop an answer here!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Please reserve your dating experience for people you know well. There are too many weirdos on these types of sites. If you do decide to do it anyways, please follow these below rules.

    NUMBER 1 Remember, they have no connections to you (friends, work or family)

    NUMBER 2 You need to be upfront and honest before you go on a date that you are NOT interested in a sexual relationship (this will weed out most of the weirdos)

    NUMBER 3 ALWAYS meet in a public place

    NUMBER 4 NEVER get in the car with the guy on a first, second date/meeting. Reserve this for a much later time. Once you are in a car with someone, you give up all control of where they take you or what they may do if they have bad intentions.

    NUMBER 5 Find out what his HOME phone number is (if he says he doesn't have one, or uses his cell phone only, this is a red flag)

    NUMBER 6 NEVER, NEVER go to his apartment until you have known him for at least 2-3 months and you have had at least 20 meetings with him. Any fewer than this, and you have no idea what his temperment is like or if he has extreme mood swings (dr Jeckyl and mr Hyde behavior)

    NUMBER 7 Be sure, when you do have his HOME phone number that his NAME and address match up to that phone number (go to a "reverse phone number lookup" website on the internet to verify name and address)

    NUMBER 8 BE very WARY of someone who does not have a real physical address and seems to travel ALOT. Someone who has 3 address in different states is a very big RED flag sign...

    NUMBER 9 If you have ANY, ANY doubts about the guy you are speaking with or meeting, or a nagging "I'm unsure if I like this guy" ~ RUN......... LISTEN TO YOUR HEART.... You don't need to give them an excuse, just tell them you had to go to an emergency or something... But for god's sake, don't be bullied into something you're not interested in doing.

    NUMBER 10 Many of the guys who are on the online website are there for a reason... Many cannot have normal, healthy relationships, so they go there hoping to get lucky.

    Above all, you are too good for online personals. I have done just what you have, and I was upfront that sex was not an option... that "THIS MUST WAIT" I mean, wait until marriage (OR whatever excuse you want to use) and that you are not into ONE night stands.. PLEASE, do not have sex with anyone that you have just met no matter how well they sweet talk you or they seem okay. Chances are, they will say that they respect your decision, but like to cuddle, backrubs whatever that can lead to sex.. Please reserve overly friendly physical contact until you can verify all above 10 rules.

    Source(s):

    Society thinks and teaches us through TV, etc... that casual sex is ok... IT IS NOT OK.. Let them know right away how you feel about this so it does not lead to something you do not want.

    BEEN THERE DONE THAT... But, lucky me, did not sleep with them. Found out later they were jerks and got jerked around. Don't want to spend the rest of my life with someone like that!!!

    Hope you make the RIGHT decision. ~

  • 1 decade ago

    On line "dating" services i.e. personals are expensive unless you are actually going to be serious. There are a few opinions that should be viewed: (1) Don't lie about your age, size etc. When, and if, you finally find someone they will drop you in a second if you are 10-15 years older (or younger) or 50 pounds over what you mentioned. (2) If someone does show interest you should email, IM or chat with them until you feel satisfied that it is a match (3) Meet them in a public place i.e. restaurant etc. (4) If someone winks or emails you, because of your profile, have the respect to respond to the correspondence. This should be done after reading their profile. If not interested - say so.

    At the first meeting play it by ear, eye and all the other senses. Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    I tried a few, lavalife etc. Don't bother paying for one, the people on there are way too stuck up and picky.

    The free ones have a few creeps so watch out but even the creeps can be entertaining. I joined a free site, met a lot of people, made a lot of great friends, and met my bf whom I'm now living with and been with for two years.

    We had a big success with it - know others who have to.

    Advice:

    -Have fun, don't have any expectations from it

    -If you're more comfortable have a friend sign up and do double dates

    -Meet early (I know this goes against all safety stuff), meet before you and he start to develop feelings (nothing sucks more than thinking you like someone and then realize there is ZERO chemistry there). - chat, talk on the phone, go for a coffee and go from there.

    good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    I have met several people online, but only dated one… (After several conversations over the phone.) Fortunately, I met someone that TRULY shared the same values as I do, Maybe because he and I both went online looking for a “relationship” versus a “quickie.”

    Maybe, because we got lucky? I don’t know…

    I personally, decided to try the online scene, because I did not have time to go to the club and or bar anymore (with my demanding work schedule, but I knew that I was ready for a new relationship.)

    We have been dating for 2+ years, taking our time to get to know one another. My opinion is: you pretty much have similar chances of meeting a crazy person at the club… You have to be careful either way.

    Good luck, girlfriend!

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  • 1 decade ago

    I've browsed through them for ever. I think my Match.com ID number was under 1,000. (yeah.. old guy.)

    Mostly what I see is the expensive sites have a better class of people. The free sites are mostly either players or scammers.

    I can't begin to tell you how many Nigerian guys have tried to convince me that they are women in my area. (like I can't trace headers??) I can even tell them what cyber cafe they're sitting in, and sometimes who they probably work for. HA!

    I don't know of a good way to tell which ones are good or bad, just try out the free trials and see what you think. Don't plunk down any money till you feel comfortable.

    Use a search engine and see if you can get anyone's comments about the different sites. The sites themselves will only show the glowing testimonials..

  • 1 decade ago

    Works for some, not for others. Friend of mine hooked up with someone. He liked it because they chatted everyday on line for over a month. Then when it came time to meet eachother, they were very comfortable with eachother because there weren't any first impression nerves.

    On the other hand, my dad tried it, got married, then divorced soon afterwards.

    Find one that has a free trial period

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Did I meet someone through an online dating site? Yes. Did I marry her? Yes, I did. Do I regret it? YES YES YES.

    The last part is irrelevant...me and my wife hate each other HAHAHAHAHA, the point is there were lots of people on the site and it's actually a relatively normal way of looking for dates nowadays and it isn't just for "losers".

  • 1 decade ago

    Girll.

    It doesntt workk! Nope. not at all

    Come on,, your probobly still young ,, go to a clubb realaxx

    go to a barr

    have funn

    im too old and i enjoyed my young age you should do the same

    have funn<3

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    So..

    If you wanna meet new girls you should go on BeNaughty, it is the best dating website!

    You can register for free here http://j.mp/1uEfyLI

    Good Bye

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