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Our inquiring dating reporter asks…
What would you tell people who want to try online dating, but just haven't had the nerve yet?
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Wendy, 35, Lawrence, Kan. I would say the same thing to people who questioned my using online dating. How do you meet people? Do you see them in the grocery store or club and then go on a date with them? How much do you really know about them in those scenarios? With Yahoo! Personals you can get quite a lot of information about the person before you ever even communicate with them. I think you can find out more than even a friend would be able to tell you about their "blind date" candidate for you. The same rules apply to every date scene.. you meet in public for the first meeting or until you feel comfortable enough to add more personal info. Life and dating is an extreme risk no matter where you find your potential matches, so get more to choose from ! I guarantee once you start looking at search results, you'll start saying ... why not? |
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Andy, 30, Aurora, Ill. Don't be scared to try it. I always hear people are afraid a friend will find out they are using it and will be made fun of them. First it is a great and easy way of meeting people and searching for the type of person that you are looking for. Second if your friend finds you on there, it means they are dating online, too, and might actually enjoy knowing that somebody else they know is using it. Then you can talk and share stories of the dates both of you have been on. And, finally, put a picture up, not only will you get a lot more responses but you are showing that you are willing to be seen and you are not afraid to meet people. |
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Christopher, 32, New York, N.Y. It's not scary, it's not full of crazy people, it's not full of people who can't find dates without being online. On occasion people do exaggerate but no more so than the average white lie someone might tell to get close to someone they like. People who are like you tend to gravitate to your profile so finding friends with whom you have a great deal in common is just as exciting as looking for that special someone. It can be fun, healthy, exciting, and a tremendous experience, you can take a break anytime you wish, it's an extremely inexpensive investment to potentially find someone who may love you more deeply than you could ever have imagined. |
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Francisco, 26, Pontiac, Mich. It's easy. It's just like speaking to your inner self. Don't be intimidated. What's the worst that could happen? Besides, you can always know who's worth your while by the way they express and present themselves. I suggest doing the same when you are about to start this whole online thing. Bottom line, it is really safe and above all, a lot of fun! |
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Brocke, 54, Lakeland, Mo. It is an attitude! My attitude was, "this could be fun!" If you go into online dating as this could be fun you will enjoy it. Then there is the logical point of view. I have a limited circle of social influence. Online dating has given me the opportunity to increase that circle. I have met people that I never would have had the chance to meet otherwise. Not only from other parts of the country, but from my own state of Missouri and even my own community. So, I say try it! Keep it fun and it increases your chances of meeting someone "Special." |
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Jeremy, 27, Denver Have patience. And be persistent. |
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Alexander, 31, Washington, D.C. You've nothing to lose. Put up a profile and a picture, use it as a reason to consider who you really want to be and find, and remember that a date from online need only be an investment of an hour and the cost of a latte! Make your goal to learn just one thing from your date that you didn't know before and you'll never waste your time! |
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Elaunda, 34, Lithonia, Ga. Online dating is a great way to meet people. I have met several people who I otherwise would never have come in contact with. Especially if you are either a busy person or just someone who doesn't go out a lot it gives you access to hundreds of single individuals. If nothing else you can make a new friend and maybe they will introduce you to the love of your life. |
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Monica, 27, Orlando, Fla. Go for it! It worked for me. And remember you are the one who is in control of the situation, if you don't feel comfortable with a certain individual move on to the next person. |
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Jay, 30, Libertyville, Ill. Give it a try it might work for you! |
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Tim, 41, Springtown, Texas Like the opening motto says on my profile "Just Do It". Make a decision to and go for it. A person has nothing to loose and a world full of interesting people to meet that you never will if you don't. |
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Michael, 37, Lockport, N.Y. It's 2004...Wake up! |
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