Would you guys date someone you met over the Internet?

I'm currently on Yahoo Personals and met a couple of girls here in Dallas for drinks and what not. They were cute and normal, but haven't pursued anything because I'm about to move back.

I know a couple of people that have met their very serious significant others over the internet.

 

I met my wife on the net.

 

coma...do these girls know what you do after you finish chatting with them?

 

I can't believe some of you guys still remember that post. That was hillarious.

 

I do it. I've been out with ten women. No abnormal women yet. Just one with really big hips that could have caused judgement day all by herself. Her picture was nothing like her true self. But most of the women have been good. Some even hot. I have a date on Thursday with Kelly. The Chemist. Oh. One girl had some problems. Her sister was in jail for murder and her two friends' husbands had died in freak accidents. So I just figured it was best to stay away from that situation. Too much going on. But truthfully. The rest of the women have been great. Several of the women lasted for 3 or more dates. You'll be surprised. It also seems that you'll get the same type of women you'd expect in real life. I don't get too many that are less attractive or more attractive than myself. So it works out pretty good. I've been happy with the girls so far. The problem you'll run into that the girls are independent at a certain age over 30. They are desperate to get married, but more independent, so it's hard to figure out where you fit in. Kelly is only 27. So she's probably playing the field a little, and not so independent as to cause a problem. Probably a good mix for me. Every women is different tho'. You just don't know what you gonna get.

 

Well..............actually ........................

 

I've been thinking about posting an ad on one of those sites. I don't see what the difference is between an internet date and any other blind date. Meeting thru the internet seems ok. Falling in love thru the internet is silly.

It's tough to meet (normal) women these days. Sure you could always go to some club and bag some superficial bimbo for the night and if that's your thing, more power to you. Personally, I've outgrown all that. I'm pretty much looking for "the one" now and not having much luck.

I'll be interested to see how this thread turns out.

 

I have dated women I met on the net, and I will continue to do so.

 

Great timing! I actually came across a fellow '95 Katy graduate on Yahoo Personals. She's here in Dallas and I just ran into her while grabbing lunch. So, while I didn't technically meet her on the internet, I did know she was in Dallas because of it!

Got the digits.

 

I have done this before, and all I can tell you is to see if you can talk to any "candidates" a couple of times on the phone.

The bad thing is that you may wind up without much to say when you actually go out on a date, but it is better to sorta "screen" any girls that you have an interest in. Ask basic questions like education, what type of job, how they came to the area, etc. or ones that have no answers on the ad or if the answers are somewhat vague.

Also, I have found that if you place your picture with an ad, you are more likely to get responses. It doesn't mean you will get great-looking babes coming after you (if you would, I would still be using it..lol), but it does help you get acquainted with the procedure.

Right now, I have put that on the back burner as I hate to spend money on a service when it may come out with only 1 good match out of 5. I am back to the relying on friends bit routine although I may have a breakthru there.

I did go out on one date with a girl that I met over the Internet and the date was okay and everything, but I kept getting this vibe from her that she thought I was some weirdo since I met her off the Internet. I wanted to tell her, "Look, you are in the same boat that I am in, girlie," but of course, I kept that to myself. Then I got really busy at work (can you believe that? ) plus with the 2 night classes that I never did pursue anything with this girl.

Good luck if you decide to do this!

 

No. Way.In.Hell.


But that's just me...I can see that on some levels it's a more accurate reflection of important criteria than, say, a bar conversation.

But I hate organized 'dating' of any form, and this would be waaaay too preconceived and forced for me. To each their own, and good luck to those who try it.

 

meet my wife online...

but we really got to know each other, date , etc..offline...

 

Like Codell and reallybaked, I met my wife through match.com.

I was in my mid 30's and tired of all the games. I also wasn't meeting anyone I knew was "it". I didn't know if an online dating service was the answer but I figured at the very least I could meet some new friends who might be able to introduce me to someone else.

Match.Com will match you with someone with similar interests. I had a list of 10 and emailed each of them. Some responded, some didn't. My future wife emailed me back and I had emailed her a few times back and forth but she was the only one who I became serious with. We took it very slow and got to know each other first. It's no different than being set up on a blind date, in fact, it's better because you can usually see a photo first and see a list of their likes and dislikes...although it might not be a true representation.

The story gets even better. A buddy of mine moved here about 2 years ago. He knew I was dating a match.com gal at the time. He tried it and is now engaged. He's a good looking guy and she's a great looking woman, both in their 30's. They are very happy together.

It's a great way to get to know someone better before taking the next step of asking them out. The only thing is you might be gambling if they are telling the truth or not.


Good luck...what have you got to lose?

 

Lets face it. Meeting a girl after you are 22-23 and have graduated college is pretty difficult. Instead of having a HUGE number of women to court, you are reformed to search bars, cooking and yoga classes, and the bookstore. Dating becomes less of a game and more of a chess match. For me its easy to see between the lines of the girls that are dating material, or something else. Unfortunately/Fortunately (whichever way you want to look at it), I have been stumbling upon the "something else" type of women over the past 6 months or so. Its ok, but after a while I know it will start getting old, and I will want to look for something else. Problem is, when you are 27 the ladies become harder to find (most have boyfriends/husbands or kids). I cannot stand the chicks who flirt that have significant others..... Its a complete waste of my time, and they usually drop in the "boyfriend/husband/child" line in the middle of the conversation, only to deflate my confidence even more.... Someday I will find the right gal, but for now I am going to enjoy being single for a while.

 

A number of my friends are having some serious relationship over the internet without even seeing each other (those in diffrent courntries)... they just chat on icq all the time! The advancements of internet & computing technology really transformed our life over the past decade...

Its not my style to meet new friends for dating purpose over the interent but I can see where they are coming from...

 

yea, I already start feeling it! damn, graduate sucks!!! back in school, you can meet tons of girls easily! well, I did online dating once, remember I meet her from the game ":Ultima online" hahahah not my type though

 

So did you post your pic on your ad?

 

YY...If you are really feeling the dating pinch, here's what you do:

Sit on a stool, grab your crotch, take a picture, and post it on an almost entirely male website...sit back and wait for the overtures to come rolling in.






If this isn't getting to be the most easily predicted joke in here, I don't know what is.