As far as online dating, I wouldn't touch it. But, if so my worst fear is that the so called woman that I am getting to know turns out to be a man. Ouch!!
I worry about the typical things with online dating: the guy might not actually be a guy; he might be lying about things such as his age or his profession; he might be a homicidal maniac. However, the main thing that bothers me about online dating is that stupid thing some sites make you fill out regarding the physical characteristics of your "ideal" mate. I was on a site (very briefly I might add!) that asked me to fill out what height, weight, age, hair color, and eye color I was looking for! I will fall in love with a guy because he's worth falling in love with. NOT because of what he looks like. Dating sites, at least the ones with the structure I just described, make me feel insecure. I have enough problems in my life without having to worry about fitting into some guy's mold for the "perfect woman". So I guess you could say my greatest fear of online dating is the way they expect people of both genders to think.
My greatest fear is that i will actually start online dating. So many "women" online are actually men.
Thats why you need to see them on cam and. Don't believe anything in a short time. If I do go online dating I will look for all the information is possible in order to see if what I am told is true. There are many ways to do so.
I got your point the fear of lie is what most people are afraid of in online dating, but as AnnaCia says there are ways to find out if the person is lying or not. But I wouldn't blame a dating site for lie, it's people who lie not the site, right?
That is so true, Amanda. There will always be the rotten liars which can be found online or face to face dates. Just be aware of the promises and the information You could give that can harm you.
It is true that dating sites are not lies and the people on them can be, but i feel much more secure dating in real life anyhow.
by savvydating 7 years ago
What is your view of online dating?Please feel free to share a story about you or someone you know. If you have never tried online dating and you are single, what is holding you back?
by AnnaCia 12 years ago
If you meet a person online, what would be the steps to take before meeting him/her in person?Lets say that you have communicated with the person online for a month or two and there comes the time to meet each other.
by ForeverHeather 14 years ago
Some say that online dating is dangerous, that meeting a stranger and agreeing to see them is unsafe compared to meeting someone at a bar.There are arguments for both sides, but I was wondering what you hubbers had to say!
by Ashley Moyer 12 years ago
How many married men and women actually use online dating sites to have affairs?
by PierrePierre 14 years ago
What do you think of online dating?What do you think of online dating? Is it possible to find true love over the internet in just a few days?
by Shadow of Me 10 years ago
Have you ever tried on-line dating? If yes, how did things turn out?I have been thinking of trying online dating, but worry about the weirdo I might meet.
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