Just wondering what your opinions are about internet dating and romances. It seems to be the latest trend these days, and I just wondered how you felt about it. As it says in the P&R forum "Keep it friendly though!"

So far I've had three friends that have had varying degrees of success with this. One girl who has had a longtime steady, one girl who met her husband, and one guy who's a single dad, looking to date only other single parents, and he so far has managed two short term dating partners from it (I think each dating cycle lasted about 3-4 months each)...all in all, I think it just depends on people being honest with themselves and the internet communities they want to join, and the chances of meeting regular, down to earth people aren't as slim as you'd think. But honesty is key, I think...

i think in this day and age, it's become just as normal as any other way of meeting people for dating.

Only if you know what they look like. You don't want somone pretending to be good looking and but they are really an ugo.

Definately yay.

psychodelicide said:

okay, who is he?

LleeLlee said:

There isn't an internet guy that I'm interested in/dating right now. I just wondered what everybody's opinion was.

LleeLlee said:

probably someone who doesn't have a kitchen utensil phobia

IstenSzek said:

Huh? What does that mean? :confused:

IstenSzek said:

probably someone who doesnt have a kitchen utensil FETISH.

psychodelicide said:

it's just something Llee and I were discussing on another thread

http://www.prince.org/msg...sg_3608458

sorry to have brought it in here but i had to air my sentiments

LleeLlee said:

Okay, can somebody clue me in to this kitchen utensil reference? I'm lost here.

LleeLlee said:

IstenSzek said:

psychodelicide said:

Isten wants to get married in IKEA. BE VERY careful...

LleeLlee said:

Will do.

LleeLlee said:

that's it young lady, i'll be at your house with the garlic press in 5 minutes

concerning internet dating, i think especially women should be
very carefull and if you do agree to meet someone after you've
been talking for a while, always always ALWAYS arrange to see
them together with your friend.

if they're really interested and honest they won't mind if you
bring your friend along just to check the situation out. if it
all works out well your friend can always leave after a drink.
if the guy turns out to be a creep, you'll be glad your friend
came along.

same thing goes for online chats. just pay attention to what is
being said. does he tell stuff about himself too? does he have
-several- pictures of himself, or better yet, can he show you a
bit of himself on cam. that way you know that they are who they
say they are and don't use a picture of someone else.

and just never ever give out any personal info like adress and
or cellphone. even not to let them call you if they're late or
something for the first date.

arrange to meet somewhere public, like a restaurant, or a bussy
warehouse department and go for drinks from there. set a time n
ask for HIS number so you can call him if you have to.

all in all, i've gone on MANY internet dates, most of them were
pretty cool. met a lot of people and each date was different in
that you meet some very cool people online but also some very
disturbing freaks.

IstenSzek said:

wait, I better wash the dishes first.

IstenSzek said:

thats what i was thinking

LleeLlee said:

NAY TO THE AYE

IstenSzek said:

I agree with what you've posted. It is always best to be safe if and when you do meet someone in person for the first time that you've been chatting with online.

LleeLlee said:

what r u saying?

Seeing as I'm orgdating I can't see how I can say "nay"

Teacher said:

Jen! No need to worry, you found yourself a good man.

psychodelicide said:

Nani! I know he's good

Teacher said:

Very good! Happy Birthday, by the way.