Suggestion The miracles that occur on internet dating sites

The miracles of internet dating are necessary to repair the creditability problems, calamities and scams one runs into on the dating sites.

Does anyone else have interesting experiences or gifts of wisdom for those using the internet dating sites to share?

As many of you have probably learned, the internet, and internet dating sites in particular, does not have a lot of creditability. Let this be a warning to many of those using the sites.

Two Examples:
In her boredom, my Gf decided to look up her old BF on Dating in Asia (I will remind you that the key for me to have quiet time is to use the modern day electronic babysitter know as a smart phone and to be sure the house’s Wi-Fi is on, the phone is the new electronic babysitter of the 21 century replacing the TV). Lord be my witness her X has completed a modern day miracle. When she left his life about 6 months ago, he was 52 years old, with less than a year left in his life due to lung cancer, which is why he wanted to maximize his experiences with other woman. Now he has grown younger by 14 years, now posting he was 38 years old, and is very active in sports, including hiking and rock climbing etc. That is excellent health and aging news for a man who had lung cancer when she left him. He must have discovered a medical miracle, or has developed golden fingers on his keyboard. Whichever she found it amazing and we both had a laugh.

After a short period of time (3 seconds) she decided to look for my X’s on dating site. With a glee of noise that sounded like someone stepping on one of the cat’s tail she came to me with all the drama she could muster and asked: “Do you know who I found on the Dating is Asia?” After I calmed down, realizing it was not me, she said it is your X from a ways back. (No names will be revealed). Wow, why is she on DIA when she is getting married to an older foreigner next month? On DIA she posted looking for a “girl from 18 to 40 years old for dating, friendship, serious relationship and networking.” She goes on to say “Been a long time ago I never have boyfriend so maybe it’s time to find.” I am glad she did not post something like this when I was with her. This of course made us laugh since she is planning to get married to her long time BF next month. I never did understand this lady, which is why I ended the relationship, so I am not sure she is looking for a man or woman in the ad. Maybe she is looking for a girl, as a pinch hitter on those nights when she is tired. No problem for me whatever is going on, I was just happy I got out of that relationship many years ago. It is just amazing to see what is posted on these sites when you know the real story behind the profiles. Do not believe everything you read that is posted. As Abraham Lincoln said, do not believe everything you read on the internet.

The point is when using the internet dating sites just be careful…. Very careful. (Read the Thread here in General Chat: she ran away with his money ). Do not go steady with anyone on a dating site, and do not send them money so they can come and meet you… it will most likely never happen, something will stop her from coming, but the money sent will be forgotten soon never to be discussed again.

Does anyone else have interesting experience or gifts of wisdom for those using the internet dating sites to share? (you can always post Anonymously if the experience is embarrassing) . It may be good educational and informative information for many on this site.

 

I've never used a dating service but I think Dave started an interesting and provocative post and I look forward to reading our member's experiences.

 

I like the thread but honestly have a question to ask those who have tried it. Why?

I never understood the whole phenomena of trying to find love online. Can someone explain this to me. Seriously!

I am of the mind that I won't buy a pair of shoes without trying them on first. Never understood the draw to these sites always prefer a face to face meeting and courting??? Maybe I'm just old fashioned???

Would like to read of others experiences with online romance/dating sites.

 

Trying to locate which box has my encyclopedia set so I can look it up. will get back to you net week. BTW Same question stands. Why would anyone go through all that. Desperation, loneliness, lies, b@llSh!t etc... Never understood that.

 

When you go to the Mall there are many people there to meet and see, but none have signs around their neck saying...." I want someone in my life now". Another words a lot of sorting and declarations has been completed that the people on the internet dating sites are actively looking for someone else in their life for some reason. When in public you can get the smile, and "look" from some lady, but that does not mean she does not go home to her live-in boyfriend, or even "husband" after walking by.... completely forgetting you.
With that said, I feel the internet dating sites are plagued with credibility issues on the part of the people that are on the sites My original point in the tread was be careful, misrepresentation can be prevalent on the internet dating sites. Misrepresentation does not have a gender preference both men and woman participate in the act of personal enhancements of character etc on internet sites. When you look at the two profiles of the people my GF found and compared them to their actual lives as you know them there is some huge variation in their lives and their profiles. Internet dating sites should only be used as sorting and meeting arena only.... anyone that goes steady with someone he has only meet on the internet site... needs more than his head examined he needs his heart examined too because that is when the "Desperation, loneliness, lies, b@llSh!t etc" issue become apparent.
There is many different reason for using the internet sites, ie development of a Long term relationship or set up for an afternoon sexual adventure. You should know your own intentions, and the intentions of "prey" (I mean others participant's) relationship goals and activities. Remember when trolling around Dumaguete you usually do not have a sign around your neck saying your a looking for someone, and here is what I am looking for and what you are offering.... unless of coarse you have your wallet on a string and are dragging it behind you as you walk down the boulevard.. . On the internet site your intentions (false or otherwise) are usually listed on your profile.

 

Because its perceived to be like fast food. Quick, easy, no waiting. Same reason people would like to be able to find a job or an apartment online, but most accept that finding jobs or apartments online in Philippines is a lost cause but dating? Oh yeah, dating online is so easy