Are Individuals That Try Dating Online Really Sad?

A few years ago I remember the looks of pity my friend Jennifer would get when she mentioned she'd been trying internet dating sites. Admittedly, at the time, I too thought she must be desperate; couldn't she meet anyone in 'real' life? Didn't she meet people at work, or at parties?

I judged her actions and concluded that she was either a bit weird or socially inept. Of course, you know I wouldn't be telling you all this if she had never met anyone! Sure enough, she met someone online, they fell in love, and now they're married.

Just one experience like this in your own circle of friends can make you reconsider your hasty judgments. So, could online dating really be the answer? Or, is best to just stick with the traditional method of meeting people, even though it hasn't worked out for you yet?

Well, let's say you're occupied with work all day , you go out a couple of times a week with your usual group of friends (been there, dated them), and the rest of the time you're washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning your home (or more likely a combination of Facebook, TV and surfing the net); realistically, how many new people are you likely to meet?

Even if you managed to date, or even chat beyond pleasantries with one new person a week, how many of those are likely to strike up any kind of connection with? Maybe one in a hundred, and that's if you're lucky. At that rate, it would take you two years to even meet someone you could fall for. Not bad, but, in the meantime, you've spent two years alone!

So, let's say you look at these statistics and realize you need to up the odds of meeting someone. You do the sensible thing and sign-up to a dating site that has millions of people in its database. Isn't it still a bit like shopping for a laptop on Amazon?! Isn't it less 'real' than bumping into someone at a party?

Is sending someone a message any less 'real' than saying it directly to them? Be honest, do you message people on Facebook that you haven't seen since your school days? Be still more honest, aren't messages and emails preferable when you're feeling a little nervous or anxious? This was the main factor that converted me.

Talking to someone new that you like the look of is hard! opening communication is way easier from behind a screen. No more stuttered introductions or lame chat-up lines. You can think carefully through what you say and how you're coming across. You don't have to worry about blushing or sweating or your mouth going dry.

In conclusion, a long time ago, online dating could be viewed like a last resort for lonely people. Now though, I'm convinced that it's unquestionably the best starting place for finding a partner. Let's say you communicate with 10 new people a week through online dating sites - even if only one person turns out to be eligible, you've increased your chances of meeting someone by over 1000! !

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