Dating Sites

[disneychrista]

I had great success with Match. I met my boyfriend of 1.5 years on there, and there was no shortage of people to meet.

I think a lot of has to do with where you are. I counted once and there were a total of 15 guys in my town and surrounding area, most who hadn't been on in awhile.

 

[fla4fun]

As someone who is middle aged and doesn’t really have friends, that isn’t an option for me.

Totally not going to say that they won’t work. Just won’t work for me. I’ve taken classes, thinking maybe I’d make a friend or meet someone. It didn’t happen. Dating is just different in middle age and especially difficult when you live in a small rural area. I went through a time where I really wanted to meet someone and while I am still open to it, I’ve come to terms with it not happening for me.

You are preaching to the choir here. It’s rough when you know you have a lot of good things to bring to a relationship, but you don’t meet anyone. My friends are all married, and their friends are married. Not a single person to be found. It’s rough. I don’t know which is worse, finding a decent date or finding a job. I’m not doing well at either right now.

 

[tvguy]

George should have tried online dating in the 90’s.

I get it. Not like the 1970's and 80's......where we dated (and married) co-workers...............before Human Resources Departments existed to tell you that you couldn't date co-workers.

 

[disneychrista]

I get it. Not like the 1970's and 80's......where we dated (and married) co-workers...............before Human Resources Departments existed to tell you that you couldn't date co-workers.

If it weren't for dating coworkers my daughters wouldn't exists. And neither would my nephews.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I really do think the Dis should set up a dating forum but I totally get for legal reasons why they wouldn’t.

 

[sam_gordon]

I get it. Not like the 1970's and 80's......where we dated (and married) co-workers...............before Human Resources Departments existed to tell you that you couldn't date co-workers.

Comes down to liability and what can happen if a relationship (even if one doesn't develop) goes sour. Sort of like in the 70s and 80s when kids didn't have to be in car seats. I've known a number of coworkers who dated, some couples even marrying (in the 2000s).

 

[disneychrista]

I really do think the Dis should set up a dating forum but I totally get for legal reasons why they wouldn’t.

Really, I don't think legal reasons have anything to do with. I just don't think it would be very popular. Disney Fans is a pretty niche market.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Really, I don't think legal reasons have anything to do with. I just don't think it would be very popular. Disney Fans is a pretty niche market.

I actually think it would be popular.

 

[tvguy]

Comes down to liability and what can happen if a relationship (even if one doesn't develop) goes sour. Sort of like in the 70s and 80s when kids didn't have to be in car seats. I've known a number of coworkers who dated, some couples even marrying (in the 2000s).

I don't recall any interoffice drama with dating. I do recall lots of dating drama with co-workers dating people from outside our workplace.

 

[disneychrista]

I actually think it would be popular.

I am just looking at it based on my own local area. I live in an area with a population of less than 20k. If the most popular dating sites only have 20 people on them, I can't imagine more than one or two on a Disney fan specific dating site.

 

[pookybean]

I really do think the Dis should set up a dating forum but I totally get for legal reasons why they wouldn’t.

There are a couple, mousemingle . com and meet upon main . com.

There are also a few disney singles fb groups. I havent had any luck there, but it could be worth a try for others!

 

[Buzz Rules]

I am just looking at it based on my own local area. I live in an area with a population of less than 20k. If the most popular dating sites only have 20 people on them, I can't imagine more than one or two on a Disney fan specific dating site.

I just think we have more kind and intelligent people on the Disboards than on most dating websites.

 

[Ruuben]

Honestly they all suck. The pay ones have way less members, so less chance of meeting someone. The free one (plenty of fish) has more members but to be honest, it is more miss than hit. I used it for about 6 months before threw in the towel. Had a couple okay dates that just didn’t go anywhere, one really bad experience and a ton of chats they never lead anywhere.

To me if we chat a few times and you don’t make the move to meet in person what’s the point? I, personally, am looking to actually date, go out to dinner, drinks, mini golf, bowling, whatever it is that you both like. I can stay home and chat with random strangers on the internet anywhere. I’m on a dating site to date and hopefully find my person.

If you’re still looking I’d love to chat and possibly meet up!

 

[Mysterian]

Can anyone recommend a good, wholesome dating website? Nothing where the participants want a quick meet or some odd cult following!

I guess this rules out our subforum Dolewhipped, but HEY. You never know where things may lead. Some bonds are stronger than leather and chains, says the Hallmark card.

 

[notatallmagic]

Interesting discussion - I also live in a small town/rural area. I tried online dating a few years ago, went on a few dates, met a decent widower on Christian Mingle, and dated about a year. He was still very much in mourning so it didn't work, but a great guy.

When I looked at a few sites, and being a small town, saw quite a few married guys looking to hook up, including a neighbor. Ick. I'm thinking about giving it another try; and would definitely be interested in a Disney group; as I may be relocating to Florida, at least for a few months of the year in a bit. Disney Over 50 Singles group...lol?

 

[disneychrista]

When I looked at a few sites, and being a small town, saw quite a few married guys looking to hook up,

In my most recent venture into online dating, I had a guy message me who was very open about the fact that he had a live-in girlfriend and was looking for a mistress. Apparently his girlfriend was fully aware and was okay with it.

 

[disykat]

My son and his wife met on "coffee meets bagel." It used to work through Facebook friends of friends, but I don't think it does that anymore. I just looked up the website and it looks more standard now but specifically advertises itself as being for people looking for serious relationships.

Originally, they filled out a profile, etc. but then it matched them with people with whom they shared friends on social media so you could contact your friend and have them vouched for before your met up. My son had never met his now wife, but they had several connections through their various interests. (Oddly enough, I was almost one of them. A college friend of mine went to church with and was friends with his now wife.) At the time, It sent you one match a day matched by interests and connections rather than you swiping through pages.

 

[notatallmagic]

In my most recent venture into online dating, I had a guy message me who was very open about the fact that he had a live-in girlfriend and was looking for a mistress. Apparently his girlfriend was fully aware and was okay with it.

I'm sure that's what my ex-husband told all his girlfriends...lol.

Except I was unaware and certainly not ok with it.