Would you date someone you met online?

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virtue2332 · Accepted Answer

Of course I think you can find out a lot about someone and who they are when you meet them online and have their online persona and get a chance to compare that to their in irl persona. It's always interesting as well as informative. It's kind of similar to talking vs texting. Some of us would like to think we are the same person and would respond the same in conversation but aren't aware of how much of our conversations in person are affected by non verbal and verbal pitch and inflection. So I believe our answers to a given question are influenced by the non verbal ques and verbal nuances of voice inflection pitch and body posture of the person you are speaking with irl. We like to think it's never about appearance or anything visual but we instinctually believe more of what we interpret visually than what we hear.

lightbulb27 · Accepted Answer

yea and we're married now.

But it was more like meeting them online same way run into someone in a shop and have conversation and keep talking. It wasn't arranged dating nor intent of dating... that's one of the worst forms of torture. I think if online dating was around during the dark ages, they'd use online dating torture instead of dungeons and chains.

CubsterShura · Accepted Answer

I've dated people I met online! It's okay, I don't get people saying online love can't be true, we have so much better communication now than back when people could only exchange letters and no matter how much people romanticize the old days no way can you seriously believe that would lead to true love more than being able to see each other on Snapchat anytime.

WhatTheHeckkkk · Accepted Answer

I have before.

My ex boyfriend, I met through mutual friends online. My current boyfriend, I met though a dating app.

It isn’t really my first option, but due to circumstances, I guess it was the best option at the time (covid lockdowns and not being able to meet anyone in person).

OlderAndWiser · Answer

For the past 15 years, almost every woman I have met for a date met me online. It's a great way to find good candidates for a relationship.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

If they were trustworthy then yes but I would have to know their personality and their family and their friends before I can make a decision

coachTanthony · Answer

Its 2022 most people do everyday.

Qdbrown · Answer

I use to about 10 years ago. Not anymore. Women online are not worthy. Most are happily pair or married, and the woman wants validation. She loves to feel high value.

Most women needing a new partner are sifting through thousnds of likes and messages. You have to be a standout, and the gamers know the game.

At least for the average guy, the take rate is less than 1%, so for all their time and energy, most men have low to no success. They would do better outside the app where he can make a real impression. Develop a friendship. Know people that know her. That's actually more ideal. Guys are starting to learn and cut down their time on online apps unless they are stand outs who can score the women. And that's the real game for the who know how to play. Buyer beware.

Heartache0405 · Answer

I have twice. Met both in person. Both were extremely attractive. Both wanted sex. I was vulnerable with both and broke down crying multiple times in the presence of both. They both ended up cheating on me. Only difference is the first one broke up me with to be with another guy claiming I was too depressing while I broke up with the other because she was cheating and she blamed me because I wouldn't have sex with her. I no longer meet women online. And I don't put myself out there to meet women in person either. Because I'm not a pathetically desperate man like majority of these men out there

Anonymous · Answer

Yes , I met my man online, started off as a friendly group chat , where he really really caught my attention out of all the guys there , there was just something about him, this energy that pulled me into him , then it turned to private messaging , I had to message him first ha , because he thought that I wouldn’t even be interested in him like that. And finally after a year of texting , he came to finally MEET ME. He comes from Liverpool, me London, when we finally met each other after a year of just texting constantly, we both fell in love. I knew that he was the one. Months later he took my virginity, (I was saving myself for the right man ) we living in Liverpool now , lovely house , and welcomed our first baby boy into this world 🥰

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Possibly yes.

have done it sort of in reverse before.

met a girl in real life, we swapped info etc and started chatting online as just friends.

i then fucked up (usual for me) sent her wrong message, n we moved from being chatty to more than that and we dated in real lol.

TwinTonyz · Answer

That's a requirement isn't it? Meeting people in the real world carries too much baggage. We're all constrained to dating apps as our only point of mutual engagement. Anything else puts you at risk of unrequited advances, which is just rape these days.

TransAm85 · Answer

I did almost 20 years ago when MySpace was created. I met a guy off there and we dated a little bit. I still talk to him now occassionally, even though we're both married and he has kids.. I would secretly love to fuck him again. Just one more time! lol

wheresmrcunnunglis · Answer

Yes I would prefer it that way as I'm vehemently against dating in the workplace. I don't like getting asked out in person due to how judgmental i get about it. As in, if a guy comes up to me to try and shoot their shot. I tend to look them up and down to get a good look at their physical attractiveness which is so NOT cool. I also don't like giving out my number. I keep it close like it's the lord of the rings... my precious. So yeah, online dating is strongly preferred.

molonski2 · Answer

Certainly , its just a way of meeting and in these times its how most meet , its a far better way to meet , as you can screen all the basics prior. The first ever online match that became a girlfriend was 1998 , there have been countless more in-between , all met online , every single one , much more scope to qualify your needs.

DaveJord · Answer

Totally have tried it, and Totally would and am dating someone I met on line. But its not an easy thing to do, you have to go through a lot of trail and error and put serious effort into it. And honestly you to give your self time to develop some serious skill at it.

n4meAL · Answer

hmm... there are 2 women I know online through my friend who almost became my boyfriend but hmm.. it's hard lol I feel like I'm not mature enough so we finally decided to stay away.

to be honest for now i might not like looking for a boyfriend online because some of the women i met were very different in their real life lol

Dazed0N0Confused · Answer

It's the digital age, I think more young people than not are finding their SOs online. It broadens your range of people you wouldn't normally meet in real life. I happily found my boyfriend online & we have a beautiful baby boy together.

SpitSpan · Answer

The only people I did were either fake profiles/swindlers, or people who couldn't, for any of a number of reasons, remain in a relationship. Not excluding meeting someone online, but it is no better to book club/hobby club, cafe, library, sports, work, school

Hulk30 · Answer

as long as they didn't appear like shit and verified themselves as real and the reasons for that people who take care of themselves will take care of you and women any where from 7's to 9's generally are more confident that 6's or lower now i can do 6's to 1's that's cool and just improve on that through healthy ways because looks dont make women's spirit pure and can actually be improved on

godfatherfan · Answer

You will find, when you get older, that might be the only way you can meet someone. I work from home for a company in another state. When I was dating, online was the only way to meet someone.

Kaneki05 · Answer

Well yeah and have done many of times. Obviously not as good, as dating someone IRL but it's worth trying and it's easier to find people online who are likable.

Hananapine61 · Answer

One hundred percent no. I base my entire friendships and relationships on the vibes I get, I would have to meet them in person more than once to even be friends

Anonymous · Answer

No, I wouldn't. Personally I was lucky enough to meet my husband in person. But my friends have had horrible experiences dating online and it is also such a big risk nowadays you never know who is behind a screen and their real intentions. If someone is too good to be truth I would start to suspect

cookiecrusher · Answer

Sooo, do people get worse when they go online or only weird people go online? 🤔

Doesn't matter, people are still the same. Good are good and the bad are plentyful.

If you get a 💩, remember, you picked him/her.

Puppystarfish23 · Answer

Yes I know loads of people who have met their partners online including myself. I met my boyfriend on tinder 3 years ago

ImDusty · Answer

Yup, but I would have to be able to meet in person at least once a month and expect to move in together after a year at most

Valso · Answer

I don't know, probably "yes". But I've never used dating sites bc there are things you can't detect in a remote person, you can do that only by metting them personally. All of my partners so far I've met in the street, not online.

Rebecka33 · Answer

yes and I have and its actually better because you can get to know them first their personality up front.

shaysh87 · Answer

You’re not gonna find the best quality people online. I’ve done online dating for MANY years.

kaylaS91 · Answer

Yeah, don’t see why not. That’s how I met my boyfriend!

Anno2 · Answer

Kinda tried it and no. I can find a more attractive women at the grocery store interested in me than through online dating.

Razp_Sorbet · Answer

I met my boyfriend online we've been together for almost 7 years ☺️

JoyGirl · Answer

I am dating someone I met online. We visit each other whenever we can.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

It's highly unlikely. I never have, nor do I have any plans to meet anyone from online.

cryscrys1 · Answer

Everyone does that nowadays actually if you don’t you are unique

ryanrhino · Answer

Yes, I would and did date a few people online. One of them I married! She even messaged me first!

Phoenix98 · Answer

If there’s a genuine connection and chemistry and I think it has the potential to go somewhere then yes.

Now_Here · Answer

Depends on the time and distance. Not something I'd put first as my preference but maybe.

one1wild00 · Answer

Of the few I've met online and actually met offline They fell into 1 of 3 categories short term dating (less than 5 years), friends with benefits, and a couple were one off's.

Fearlessegale · Answer

I mean it depends on who the person is if they are meeting the standards of where I want them to be. But is it worth it for me nah because at the end of the day I'm still taken by me and myself and I!

spiralshape · Answer

Absolutely, if it's a female that lived nearby and I found her attractive and she was a good girl and not just any random bad thot, then I'm down to bang her

DiegoO · Answer

I had a 3y LDR. I would date my LD in RL back then. Not now. I rather live for another woman. My ex proved to be the type of women I'm not interested in.

Sixgunsound · Answer

I met my wife online while living in another state.

blissinanarchy1 · Answer

Dating online is fine as long as the for of y'all can trust eachother

HighValue · Answer

Sure. At least I would get to know them somewhat first before meeting.

SmokyOne · Answer

I would and have. It's a bit of a coin toss but I got lucky and they've always turned out really well.

Splatmate22 · Answer

Yep dated and has some relationship that I met online. Friends as well.

Anonymous · Answer

Never. All those who you meet online have an agenda, a goal.  I don’t take it serious whatsoever and I’d have to be delusional to take it serious.

Anonymous · Answer

I’ve met a lot of exes off dating sites. I met my current partner off a dating site and now we live together very happily 😁

ColoradoKid · Answer

I have tried this multiple times.. I guess that I am a gluten for pain caused by a psychopath.

scott04sa22 · Answer

No, too many fakes and mind gamers from my experiences

Hairylegs222 · Answer

Yep. Waste of time for me. All disappointments. Only try in person now.

Anonymous · Answer

I have in the past. We met online, She was from a different state.  We got engaged, AND moved in together

megabamse · Answer

I done that several times, don't see the problem in it.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, I would do so I am a sweet, gentle, giant, big guy with a big heart

exitseven · Answer

I don't see why not unless she lived several hundred miles away.

Luopio27 · Answer

Its very common to find partners in dating apps and sites. So yes, if the person is intresting and trust worthy, why not?

joeldalton · Answer

sure. But there would have to be a plan to see each other in person on a regular basis

Anonymous · Answer

Well I did, for 2 years, and on March 28th 2022 he blocked me.

jasco · Answer

I have and don't mind doing it but now I kinda wanna start doing more in person dating

Agem123 · Answer

I met my current boyfriend on Tinder, so yeah, definitely.

TheAfrikan · Answer

This 21st century is way too weird and crazy, so I would go ahead and date them, what matters is the connection.

Djaay · Answer

Yes... Did 6 years ago. Still married and very happy.

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