internet dating

[sorrow1]

Just a quick question guys.

Have any of you ever tried internet dating? If so when adverstising yourself did you be completely honest. And is this the best way to establish deep and meaningful connections. My only fear is If I am completely honest about myself I may get no responses which might damage my confidence forever.

Or is it better to slightly lie on your profile. (I imagine most people do this) to get more dates and just see how they pan out. With the risk of potentially lots of bad dates.

Also I imagine you have to post somesort of picture of yourself on dating websites. I am concerneed I might not get any responses if they see me and that would be a knock to my confidence too.

Im just not getting many opportunities to meet women in my current situation and so I am going to give it a try.

 

[Mr.Sherby]

Mr. Sherby here, i have done internet dating and let me tell you, its easy to make friends and begin to like people, but 90% of the time, you wont find a true romantic connection especially if you meet up. In the period in wich I tried it, i spent about 9 months and i met and talked to tens and mabey hundreds, 2 weeks after i gave up, i found a girl on real life and wound up having a very fun and long term relationship.

As with the issue to lie or not, dont lie, but dont be bland. EXAMPLE: you could say you like going outdoors and seeing sunsets and cuddle OR you could say you enjoy and look for a woman with a sence of adventure and trying new things, an optimistic person who enjoys relaxing and being with someone special.

Hope this helps and stay in there buddy!

best wishes, Mr. Sherby

 

[sorrow1]

Thanks for replying

At the moment internet dating is my only option to meet women bar going to amsterdam or random bars but I doubt any of those relationships would be meaningful.

I deffinately am an outgoing person. I love outdoor actvties and sports and I also lke relaxing and socialising (When I am comfortable with the people). My problem is I am shy and especially quiet around people I dont know. I am sure I can be relaxed when I have got to know someone but I wonder if anyone will give me a chance knowing this about me when there are hundreds of other guys with confidence on these sites.

I noticed this is your first post. welcome and may I ask what brings you to the site?

 

[Felgen]

You should be honest in internet dating, but don't mention everything in your profile. Keep in mind that other people won't necessarily be honest, though. Some may claim that they have a few excess pounds, while being morbidly obese in real life; others may have a misleading picture, claim to be interested in litterature while only reading Twillight books and so on.

 

[sorrow1]

Well Felgen if I am honest on my profile and some beautiful supermodel takes an interest atleast I shall know they are not being totally honest about themselves. I would probably have more chance if I photoshopped some of my own photos but I guess they would see the real me eventually.

In all honesty though I am just looking for someone who will understand me and all my flaws. I was just wondering if anyone has had any success with internet dating?

 

[Felgen]

Well Felgen if I am honest on my profile and some beautiful supermodel takes an interest atleast I shall know they are not being totally honest about themselves. I would probably have more chance if I photoshopped some of my own photos but I guess they would see the real me eventually.

In all honesty though I am just looking for someone who will understand me and all my flaws. I was just wondering if anyone has had any success with internet dating?

I met my ex-girlfriend there. Having said that, I've also met other girls from the internet who looked pretty in their profile pictures, but who weren't once i met them.

 

[sorrow1]

I suppose people can lie about themselves in real life aswell. It takes a long time to really get to know someone but atleast over the internet it probably increases my chances of meeting someone special.

But I guess I will just have to avoid the ones who have a few excess pounds then aye.

 

[sorrow1]

nar not really its whats on the insde that counts!

 

[gals]

Just a quick question guys.

Have any of you ever tried internet dating? If so when adverstising yourself did you be completely honest. And is this the best way to establish deep and meaningful connections. My only fear is If I am completely honest about myself I may get no responses which might damage my confidence forever.

Or is it better to slightly lie on your profile. (I imagine most people do this) to get more dates and just see how they pan out. With the risk of potentially lots of bad dates.

Also I imagine you have to post somesort of picture of yourself on dating websites. I am concerneed I might not get any responses if they see me and that would be a knock to my confidence too.

Im just not getting many opportunities to meet women in my current situation and so I am going to give it a try.

I already tried my luck in online dating before, but I found out that it's free only when you post your profile online and when you do, you can't initiate communication or email people you like--unless you subscribe and pay first.

 

[sorrow1]

I suppose the websites have to make their money somehow. It would probably cost money to join any dating agency.
Though it might save money in the long run if you find the right person that you dont mind spending the money on.

 

[MaliceInWickedland]

It pains me to admit that I have more luck with guys online than in real life. I dated four guys online. One of them didn't work out so well but the other three were great, compared to my two real life f***head boyfriends who thought my SA was something to cheat on me over.