Is it a good idea to date people online? Why do you think so?

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crossdressingrihno · Accepted Answer

In my opinion it's totally a valid option
There's a proper way to do it however and you need to understand your partner to do so properly.

A few reasons to date online are these:
#1 there's not many good options where you live / there's just not many options at all
#2 you move around a lot and can never stay in one place for very long which in this case you either need to find someone who can move with you or who you can date online
#3 you want to date someone from another culture than you which for some people is something that works out really well

Now are a few reasons why you shouldn't date online:
#1 Overall it's more difficult to maintain a relationship online it's easy to get in a relationship online but maintaining one is very difficult
#2 if you're not careful something bad can happen such as having your nudes posted on the Internet or getting hacked or getting catfished
#3 you can't do a lot of the things that you would do in person such as kiss have sex cuddle things like that which for some people is a necessity in a relationship

Honestly there's a lot more reasons to not to use online dating then there is to actually do online dating however that said for some people online dating is legitimately a better option. If you do start dating online I suggest you go talk to someone with experience about it first though whether it be me maybe another commenter or somebody you meet somewhere I don't know but if you're new to online dating consult someone about it

WindAtMyBack · Accepted Answer

Meeting online is fine. But there is no such thing as dating online.

I'm not sure what you are asking. If you are asking if it's OK to meet online, the answer is yes. If you are asking if it's OK to "date" online, the answer depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a relationship, then you must eventually meet in person and date in person.

You can make a gesture online. You can hold you arms wide and want to pull them to you. But that is never the same as having them there for real and having their arms around you. You MUST be in person or there will always be something missing. And the thing that's missing is extremely important.

curiousme33 · Accepted Answer

I met my boyfriend of 8 months online (Hinge). We were each others first serious relationship at 22 years old. We would never meet otherwise as he lives in 4 cities over, 100km. I love him so much. He is protective, we laugh like best friends, are insanely attracted to each other (he is the most attractive man I've ever dated and one of the most attractive men I've seen irl), our communication is almost so perfect we haven't even fought once, and he is insanely romantic. I never though I'd experience love and romance like he gives me. It's better than the movies/books.

Took 22 years and lots of trials with different apps and men, but online dating is one of the best things to happen to me.

As questions, go on many dates, don't settle and make your profile YOU to attract people like you.

petitedollbabee · Accepted Answer

I don’t like dating only online, but if you’re meeting online and then meeting up I think it’s fine. It can be hard to separate the catfishes and creeps from the genuinely nice people though, so fair warning.

I met my current partner on a dating site and we live together now and I’m glad we met.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

What does "dating online" mean to you?

Confidentandchill · Answer

I really like this question- I think people need physical companionship (touch, intimacy, affirmation, etc). They also need to be able to see each other’s facial expressions and body movements. Additionally nature has designed us to pick up on scents and chemicals we naturally have such as pheromones.

In an online relationship we are missing those key things.

The nice part about an online relationship is that it’s easier to come by. It so however also easier to drop.

HopefulGuy94 · Answer

RIDICULOUS and DISGUSTING !!! Love cannot be searched on the internet u have to encounter in real life and also cannot be forced trying to find it , ok. You should bump into each other spontaneously , I do not mean love at first side bloody thing of course what I mean is just be relax and keep going and wait for the exact time whenever u or she/he finds u will be surprised if u search it cannot be called as "love" it is just "meehh I need someone cuz why not" thing. Kinda "lie news on the internet" . Those so-called loves last less than we take a shit in the toilet , wtf. If the love is being searched on the internet , it is called as "date" whose "best before" had been already passed lool

bucketofsmile · Answer

I tried to date online a little bit. That's definitely not for me and I would not recommend it (although it's a personal view based on my experience). First because I need to be with the person fave to face and talk to her - not to the device - and do some activities, be in real life situations etc. Second because many ladies had unrealistic expectations and we're too attached for me, thinking that maybe I was their charming prince because they felt I was beautiful but in reality they did not even know me and replaced the knowledge of the person with roughly anything they wanted or dreamed of.

However I can establish a friendship in person then maintain it online if we are in a long distance. Although I prefer in person, that would not be a problem for me. But considering establishing a relationship online from scratch is not my thing. I hope that helps. :)

Marianna546 · Answer

No because they can fake their personalities sometimes and may not be the same in real life... they may promise you everything but irl they won't do anything... but there are good people online as well but i think you can find the best people in real life

Starlight007 · Answer

online dating is a huge scam!, its better to stick to meeting someone in person!, that way you can see the person in person, see their body language while talking to them including their tone of voice, you can determine how great their grooming is and its a lot easier to have chemistry with someone in person over texts or voice notes because texts or vns create a communication barrier!

glennos89 · Answer

Online dating sucks tbh. You select people on their looks by looking at their pictures altough most pictures are totally fake and eddited. But the most important thing for a relationship is someone character/personality because yours should match with theirs and that's what's missing at online dating

Crepe_tart · Answer

I think that people disguise themselves from who they really are in dating apps. They act really nice and have a good picture of themselves but when you go meet them they're so different. It's not all of the cases but it happens

NZGirl07 · Answer

I think a fun part of dating is the anticipation of liking each other, being flirty and excited. It's a whole beautiful experience. Online on dating apps I feel like it takes all that away. Plus, there seem to be more dangers.

Jltakk · Answer

Online dating is an absolute curse that I feel has hurt more than helped society in the long run. Thats not including the scams, bots, and camgirls, or the women who are on there just to experiment and not take anything seriously. Sad thing is, nothing will change.

Jabberjaw · Answer

I don't think meeting online is a big deal but you should date in person.

exitseven · Answer

If you meet somebody online I could see taking it to the next level and meeting in person and maybe having a real relationship.

Lionman95 · Answer

No because if you're not good looking you're getting ignored.  People are more likely to lose connection online because of the huge amount of options.

its_amelia_c · Answer

I don’t understand it. If you don’t meet the person how is it dating? Sorry if that is offending anyone. Just my opinion.

Cozy_Glow · Answer

İ think its normal cuz online meeting can be safer than face to face. But its fractional.  All the peoples can be dangerous. İts non important in online/offline.

Anonymous · Answer

a lot of the people I know personally that are married now met online. You get to meet people online that you wouldn't normally meet in person and they could be your ideal person so yes I'd say it's a good idea.

AssholeNumberOne · Answer

A decades long online relationship can still be ended with the click of a button. Wouldn't recommend.

Wise4myage · Answer

Only if you are very, very careful. Best wait till your 18 too.

Shiningtempest · Answer

@quilala Dating people online is best because it allows people to reject incompatible people quickly.

possumpi26 · Answer

Sure, as long as you meet on the dating app and progress from texting to actual in person dates.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

I don’t fully understand what online dating is but I think I am not interested haha

SlickRick24 · Answer

I don’t think so it’s just not real to me I need to be able to see someone and see if we vibe in person.

snowboarder720 · Answer

You should clarify your question. Do you mean “is it a good idea to date people YOU MET online?”

Iron_Man · Answer

It’s really better in person but you have nothing to lose online but it’s best that she lives by you close this long distance relationships never come of anything really unless you really get lucky

Selena1987 · Answer

No I think the one who has a good condition ( appearance, job, money , education….) can find some one in real life and will not remain to search it online

Tay1708 · Answer

I don't think it is a good idea cause you won't know how real is that person

jshm2 · Answer

eh... you meet online to hopefully date offline, kiddo.

Icybread · Answer

Not unless both parties are willing to meet irl pretty soon. So I'd say finding matches is fine but not actual dating

Rockstarrrrr · Answer

I personally don't like it... It's so awkward and unnecessarily intense..

Jamie05rhs · Answer

I think it's a good idea to SEARCH for people online. But once you've found them, you should date them in person. [But wait until you're 18!]

Ihatethewill · Answer

Hell to the no no no. You don't know the other person in real life and what they act like away from the screen.

Freyke · Answer

It's a good idea only if you know what you're doing. It can be dangerous if you don't watch out.

Finum · Answer

go for it but if u are anything like me it won't go well and you'll up completely broken so lets hope were complete opposites lmao

lofii · Answer

Some girls tend to be shady. Being online just magnifies tge fakeness. So no? Why you ask? Personal experience

IsoUser · Answer

Speaking as a father and parent I wouldn't mind a brunch or lunch date in a Very Public Place for very first few days lol

boxxie2002 · Answer

Yes; there is a little more disconnect so I never took it personal if I did not hear back them or the said no to meeting up.

007kingifrit · Answer

what does date online mean? start dating yes, but you need to be close and in person within a week or so

Uptowngirl88 · Answer

No go out into the real world kid. Stop hiding behind a computer. Get a real life

Waldoe · Answer

it NEVER goes anywhere... months of chatting, flirting, plans and nothing...

Deserter · Answer

Just confirm their identity before you meet, and when you do meet do it somewhere public.

mohlgb · Answer

It depends on how people think about this relationship love is everywhere you don't know where u can meet your soulmate

RandomGuy1030 · Answer

The best way to find sex is to play sports on the beach. Like volleyball or basketball. Go shirtless.

sofia444 · Answer

I don't think so. Who knows if he turns out to be a serial killer or married?

msc545 · Answer

Terrible idea, unfortunately. Lots of scammers, ghosters, and other bad people. Avoid this.

OddBeMe · Answer

Sure. With safe rules. Its prob safer than dating via bars.

Jackson619 · Answer

Yes person gets to know you on the inside so would you

Anonymous · Answer

Online or not, it's never a good idea to date people

Abby-09 · Answer

Don’t do it I’m warning u

scott04sa22 · Answer

My date who I meet online choose her xbox over me

shortster · Answer

Not really. Too many scammers and narcissists.

innerman · Answer

It’s the 21st century

Fuentes · Answer

I would never its weird

AsunderingNova · Answer

I think its a big risk, and tends to fail

Joker_ · Answer

it's a good idea to date people on this website

h3ll00 · Answer

yes, as you are 17. Safe and less worries

WhiteBoyChill · Answer

Generally not a good idea

Anonymous · Answer

No, but it is good if they plan to meet up!

VV3ZZY · Answer

Its Creepy! No way.

jimmy2 · Answer

too many pedophiles

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