Online dating

I think it works well for the initial phase of meeting people. Getting to talk to a little, seeing if your values align and weeding out the worst people who carry an assortment of red flags. Less risk, if you aren't in the same physical space. Talking about big future plans, like if there's going to be children, and if so, how many and when, do you want to have pets, where do you want to live, what kind of life you want etc. to make sure you are compatible in big things. Then meeting in real life to see if there's chemistry when you already know the relationship isn't headed toward an inevitable end because you can't agree on important life decisions or values are too different. =)

Some people are into it my auntie met her second husband online aww. As for me no sir.

ı think people doesnt show their real face in apps like tinder.. Because people who afraid being rejected willy-nilly create a fake persona

ı think people doesnt show their real face in apps like tinder.. Because people who afraid being rejected willy-nilly create a fake persona

dumb to fake it and shows a person isn't ready for relationship, I think. Online or real world, honesty is the most important thing

I think it's a good way to find someone that has similar interests and you can chat a bit before deciding to meet.

You can meet dishonest people both irl and online...

You can meet dishonest people both irl and online...

Dumb either way. No good relationship comes from dishonesty

Oh yeah, I agree with you but it seems that people dislike the idea of meeting someone online... We literally are an online community so I don't see much difference!

I would be extremelly careful (offline as well)

There's no reason why the beginning of a romantic relationship can't be online. The beginning is about discussions and getting to know one another anyways, so I don't really get why people are so much against online dating. The safety-aspect alone, when it's possible to weed out the worst people without having to risk meeting them face to face. Obviously it has to move to irl at some point if there is to be a true romantic partnership, but there's no reason why it can't start online

Communities can exist online as well as offline

Finding somebody online is perfectly reasonable. When you choose somebody online you're basing it off of physical attraction, which is what you're initially doing out in the real world also anyways.

The key thing is to get to meeting in person quickly so you can determine real compatibility and weed out the red flags. People can put on a good show online, but personality is harder to fake in person.

The key thing is to get to meeting in person quickly so you can determine real compatibility and weed out the red flags. People can put on a good show online, but personality is harder to fake in person.

The beginning part of any relationship is weeding out red flags anyways. Some of that can be done online, but obviously there are people who manage to hide their true face online but not offline. But, there are also people who can hide their true face for years offline too and meeting that person quickly irl is not necessarily the solution.

I think speed is not the question here. Holding a good online presence for long can weed out the bad ones too. Part of the testing is to put them in situations where their moral mettle is measured. Like saying no and seeing how the other person reacts.

I wouldn't rush the irl meeting, but once you've learned all you can online and you can't see red flags, then it's time for that. And obviously, even if you've known someone online for a long time, the first meeting should be in a public place.

I agree with you. Public place ALWAYS and maybe tell someone you trust where and when you are going to meet.

There are a couple of people I've been talking to, that I'd like to meet to see if the irl vibes and online vibes are the same!

But I think it's just another way to meet people, for romance or just friendship. I personally know a few couples that met online actually.

My experiences?

I found most dating apps to be a waste of time, especially in my age group. Scammers, catfish, content sellers, pro-daters with "daddy issues."

Also, anyone can be what they think you want them to be online, and vice versa. Very frustrating to meet someone only to find they falsely presented themselves.

TLDR, I stopped online dating, and concentrated on me.

I found most dating apps to be a waste of time, especially in my age group. Scammers, catfish, content sellers, pro-daters with "daddy issues

People who aren't really ready for a relationship will stay on the dating apps for years and years because they can't make it work with anyone until they work on themselves. Those peoplle who are actually ready for relationship usually eventually find someone and leave. That's why it is to be expected there's a layer of unsuitable people to be waded through to find someone actually suitable.

That said, everyone can obviously decide for themselves if it's worth it or not

I'm a bit skeptical about that! I don't know if I think it's really functional, but I don't think it's impossible either!

I am sort of online dating myself, but I am not using any sort of dating apps.

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I first met both her real-life friends on here, they told me about her and shared my email with her. Since then I am chatting with her. She's now on here as well.