Online Dating
The Blind Eternities forum
Posted on Aug. 7, 2016, 2:16 p.m. by DemonDragonJ
I currently am not in a relationship, but I wish to be, so I am considering employing the services of online dating, since I have heard that some people have found great success with it.
Do any users here use online dating services? If so, which sites have you used and what has been your experience with them? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
I like Tinder, its more casual and less desperate than other services.
August 7, 2016 3:33 p.m.
aeonstoremyliver says... #4
Don't waste your time with Plenty of Fish, it's primarily a hook-up site. I actually met my wife via OK Cupid (a free site) about six years ago. We were a 90% match, according to the site, ha! I don't know if that site has changed at all, but it was alright back then.
I've known folks who've shelled out tons of money for pay dating sites and have come up empty handed for years. That being said, the potential is there, but it's not something I would overly invest in and be wary of.
August 7, 2016 4:48 p.m.
Don't send dick pics. Don't expect the other person to carry the convo. Don't act entitled, just because you've messaged them doesn't mean they have to reply.
August 7, 2016 4:57 p.m.
met my soon to be wife (end of the year) on Match.com in the UK. Its a good service, like others have said, don't use the free shit, it's very hit and miss. I was only on for a week when I met my girl.
August 7, 2016 5:08 p.m.
theinfernumflame says... #7
Also met my wife on OkCupid. It's free, and while everyone else is saying don't use a free site, it worked for me and other people I know. But do avoid plentyoffish. Also free, not even worth the time.
August 7, 2016 9:52 p.m.
DemonDragonJ says... #8
aeonstoremyliver, theinfernumflame, both of you have suggested OKCupid, but what about EHarmony? I have heard that that website is also a very good one for online dating.
August 8, 2016 6:17 p.m.
aeonstoremyliver says... #9
EHarmony is great, but you'll end up paying some serious loot.
August 8, 2016 6:20 p.m.
DemonDragonJ says... #10
aeonstoremyliver, I thought that EHarmony was free? If it is not, I am not interested in it, because I cannot spend money on something that should be free, and, in my mind, spending money on a dating service is little different from prostitution, a service to which I have no objection, but will never employ.
August 9, 2016 3:39 p.m.
aeonstoremyliver says... #11
EHarmony is free at first when you make a profile, but you have to pay to upgrade to send and receive messages from certain members. Many people won't even respond to you if you're not upgraded.
I'd look into OK Cupid. After you make a profile, answer as many questions as you can, as your matches are based upon it.
August 9, 2016 4:45 p.m.
DemonDragonJ says... #12
aeonstoremyliver: so, it seems that EHarmony is not a feasible option due to it requiring money, while OKCupid is the best option, so I shall consider making an account, there, and see what happens.
August 10, 2016 9:08 p.m.
DemonDragonJ says... #13
A week ago, I made myself a profile on OKCupid, and I have sent messages to several women, but none of them have responded to me; is this something that I should expect? Is this similar to job searching in that I shall need to send out many inquiries to receive only a few responses?
August 30, 2016 12:30 a.m.
Didgeridooda says... #14
I am old. I suggest treating it like meeting people in person. Do lots of pushups, and groom well. Also put care into your clothes. I feel online dating is not a shortcut to the good stuff, but just an introduction.
Work on your wording in your messages. Sure you might like to be proper, but that is not necessary. Don't dumb it down too much, but take general grammar shortcuts. Since it is just an intro all they have to go on is your picture, and a few words you type. Maybe shoot a sample of what you have said here, and someone could help to make it more online dating-y.
I have friends who do it, some have met wives on them. I have no experience just my 2 cents.
PepsiAddicted says... #2
i have no experience with online dating. but no matter what you do, do not trust a free service (any service, not just dating) on the internet. the more expensive the service the less trolls and scammers youll find. i dont know if youll have more chances with a payed service but i am sure youll have less to worry about (except their bill ofc)
August 7, 2016 3:23 p.m. Edited.