Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Thinking of trying online dating? Here are some reasons to do it.

The phenomenon of online dating has become as integral part of North American culture as the Internet itself. The reasons for this success story are readily apparent to millions of participants. However, as a modern outgrowth of traditional dating services, (internet) dating has had to overcome the stigma of “lonely hearts” and other negative images. No longer covert and  dodgy, participants for the most part are only too willing to tell how they met their significant other.

In North America alone the combined membership of internet-based dating agencies now exceeds 50 million. As a process of initiating relationships, online dating is steadily becoming more comprehensive and sophisticated. The rituals and once preferred methods of introduction through friends, bar encounters, blind dates and singles clubs are now viewed by many as outdated remnants of the bad old days. For anyone whoever took part in Blind dates or Set Ups through  well meaning friends, online dating is a welcome change.
The one diehard criticism of online dating involves the so-called factor of “chemistry”, which supposedly cannot be predicted through two-dimensional (internet) interactions. Consequently, on the first “real” date, weeks of involvement and intrigue may end in disappointment. The wannabe couple fails both Biology and Chemistry. Lets face it, no matter how many activities you enjoy doing as a couple, ultimately you want to desire them physically.
Through the sheer force of a vibrant technology and marketplace, online dating has evolved remarkably ad there is more in the pipeline. Wanting to speak on the phone with a potential mate but having reservations about giving out your number are long gone. Sites now have the technology where you place the call through the actual site, therefore never having to share your number until you feel comfortable. The advantages to the consumer now clearly outweigh any conceivable drawbacks.

  1. Countless testimonials have related stories of genuine online chemistry and love  developing long before actual and fulfilling “first dates”
  2. Many services have “flirting functionality” that allows users to make advances with minimum conversation thus avoiding unnecessary awkwardness
  3. I Love Your Accent http://www.iloveyouraccent.com makes geographical barriers fade away and can open a surprising world of travel, adventure, and learning to those interested in long distance romances and friendships. A relatively new site but one that can boast 3 marriages  in only 5 months.
  4. With only a few necessary resources, a computer, accessories, membership fees, you are ready, day or night, to enter the discreet and relaxed universe of cyber-dating
  5. Sorting functions, profiles, search engines, pre-screening, and even personality tests  deliver quantity, quality, and especially organization to your quest for the potentially perfect date or mate
  6. On the cyberspace playing field, social class and gender barriers are often overcome by the fact that every player is in the same place, to play the same game. It’s a crowded field but the possibilities are limitless!
  7. Bad-hair days, nothing-to-wear, a runny nose  or other embarrassing zit-like calamities that might befall you, will never again put you in time-out, hey, you can even choose to drop a few pounds while you sort through your suitors.
  8. You can avoid the fruitless, time-consuming, effort of having to find appropriate venues to meet other singles: smoky bars,  dire single’s clubs, church socials, boring parties and the well meaning set ups.
  9. In the introductory stages, Instant Messaging (IM) and emails produce far fewer misread signals or anxiety than, for example, that first dinner date.
  10. “Parallel” dating, by email, instant messaging, or real-time audio or visual, with as few or as many people as you like, is par for the course, no one will judge you for dating more than one  person at a time.
  11. Embarrassing chance meetings with past lovers, inquisitive co-workers and your ex wife (husband) become a non-issue
  12. There is no shortage of variety! Whether you are seeking an erotic encounter, true romance, religious or gay mates, the choice is seemingly endless. Some sites are free others charge a small fortune and most require a small monthly payment. You decide whether its the free for all which happens on non paying sites or the niche intimate sites that pique your interest.
  13. Eliminate the many expenses of offline dating, such as dinner, movies, drinks, etc, by discovering the fatal flaws of your acquaintances online, before meeting in-person
  14. E-conversations and online chatting tend to be more honest, frank, to the point, and involve less emotional risk, particularly when dealing with larger questions of compatibility. If you receive an email or an IM that you deem inappropriate , then a swift click on the” block them” button is all it takes to banish them from your world forever.
  15. Whether you are on the giving or receiving end, rejection is much less messy, hurtful, or embarrassing when transacted online.
  16. Most dating sites  offer tools that allow for the safety of anonymity, the avoidance of unwanted contact, and do-it-yourself screening.  Any complaints you raise about a member will usually be dealt with on your behalf.


So, if you’re having a hard time meeting someone offline, you might want to try meeting online Millions of people, just like you are using online dating sites to meet someone and who knows?  You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

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