Many of us have never dated online,
but are curious about the apparent benefits. Online catalogues
of singles can sure be intriguing, can't they? We've compiled
a list of some of the more frequently asked questions to help
you discover if online dating is right for you.
1. Do people actually meet online?
YES! Hundreds or even thousands of people meet online every
day. People who meet through online dating services go on
to have relationships and even get married. Lets face it,
with the number of people you have access to through online
dating, your chances for meeting someone special are very
good!
2. Is online dating safe?
Again, yes. In many ways, dating online is safer than most
other dating methods. With an online match, you set the pace
of the relationship - you can keep it to Email, use chat (even
video or voice chat) or progress to telephone conversations
or face-to-face meetings depending upon your comfort level.
You can protect your identity by using an anonymous Email
account from a provider like Hotmail.
3. Why look for dates online?
With online dating, finding dates is easy, comfortable and
convenient. Search singles at your convenience from the comfort
of your home. If you see someone you like, you can make contact.
You can put your fear of rejection aside, if a person is not
interested in meeting you they simply will not respond or
will respond with a "no thank-you".
4. How do I get started with online dating?
Getting started is easy! Just choose the service that works
for you, sign up and create a profile. Remember that your
online singles profile is going to be making your first impression
for you, so take some time to make it right and that's it.
You can look for matches that interest you by searching the
database and you can make contact at any time.
5. What is better: online dating services or newspaper
singles ads?
There is no contest! Online dating services have more singles
and advanced matchmaking searches that help you to narrow
the field to the types of people that interest you. Online
singles profiles have photos and can even use voice and video.
You also have more choices in how to make contact - you can
message quite safely using chat (including voice or video)
and Email or, when you're ready, agree to a face-to-face meeting.
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contributed by Jerri-Lynne Cameron
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