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[Disneytinker]

Hi my auntie's partner of 15 years decided that he did not want to be with her anymore and left without much of an explanation

Anyway a few months after he had left she went on a dating site (i am not sure which one, but i can ask if you want me to.) and she had a good experience she has met a local man who is a widower. They are getting on really well and are taking things slowly but they have been on dates to the restaurant, movies etc.

She did say there were a few strange people on there but that you can normally tell pretty quickly which ones to ignore. She also said that she met him in a crowded place for the first dates whilst they were getting to know each other, just to make sure she stayed safe. She also informed people of were she was going etc.

All in all she has had a good experience and is starting to feel happy again after her partner left.

Hope this helps and good luck

 

[T16GEM]

My brother met his wife through a dating site and they have been married for 7 years now.
On the other hand one of my close friends has been using them for over 12 months now and has never found anyone that she really likes, or she likes them and they don't like her. She gets quite upset when she emails a guy and doesn't get a response or they are only out for one thing if you know what I mean.
I think these things work for some people and not for others, I guess that it's good to just give it a go and see what happens.
Good luck!

 

[Chilly]

I think dating sites nowadays are very popular because of all the reasons you said.

My friend met her husband though a dating website, they have 2 children now.

 

[emily1982]

Having experience of these sites i think it's something you have to take light heartedly and not let it be the be all or end all otherwise you could end up getting hurt by the type of messages you get or responses. You do have to be careful because considering their dating sites alot of people aren't just after the dating! If you're interested I do know a decent free one to use and know alot of people who have used it in the past. Drop me a pm if u you would like the info.

 

[Lizzybear]

I met my boyfriend on OKCupid, I didn't join with any big expectations (i'd only just got out of a 5 year relationship) but me and Ian just clicked straight away... We've been together for 3 1/2 months now and things are going great I met two of my previous exes online (not through dating sites though) so it's something i'm pretty familiar with and know all the common sense precautions to take It usually raises a few eyebrows when people ask how you met but I do think it's becoming more 'accepted' as time goes on

 

[katiec]

7 years ago I met my DH of 3 years on the internet.
It is our 3rd anniversary this wednesday

We met on Love at Lycos - not sure it is still going but it was free.

You get your share of nutters - I once drove for an hour to meet someone and spent 10 minutes before telling him I was busy and had things to do.... well we had met at a shopping centre and it was saturday afternoon

As someone else has said it should be the cherry on your cake - not the whole cake. I was always "myself" when online - without giving too many personal details away. Try to meet somewhere "safe" ie coffee shop in shopping centre, rather than in a pub - much less intimidating. I think I met up to 10 blokes before I met my DH - some only once and some a couple of times, but not much more!

DH lived a 40 minute drive away, so we would NEVER have met if it wasnt for the interet

My DH is my soulmate and i'm so glad we found each other.

Good luck and have a great time

 

[joolz1910]

I think that internet dating is quite common now and definitely not viewed as 'sad' or 'desperate' - so stop worrying and go for it! My friend met her partner online 5 years ago and they are getting married in October.

 

[jackieleanne]

I think that its something like others have said you need to be careful with. I joined an internet dating site and had some horror experiences that basically nearly drove me to a break down and I was about to quit and give up and was going on to cancel when I saw a msg from my current bf of nearly 3 years Jonathan as soon as I saw his information I knew that we had a lot in common and we spoke and got to know each other a lot before we met then we did the whole dating but not a couple even though we knew how much we clicked and got on after about 10 dates in a month he finally asked me to be his girlfriend and here we are now I know he's the one and that I'm meant to spend my life with.

I used Friends Reunited dating.

 

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[jen_uk]

I had a bad experience with internet dating a few years ago, I chatted to a guy for a while and then met him a couple of times, when I didn't want to see him again he turned really nasty and ended up stalking me, I had to get the police involved in the end. Be very careful with what information you give out about yourself!

 

[MandM3]

{{{hugs}}} jen_uk, that awful. I hope you're ok now.


I've known a few couples who met through dating agencies and funnily enough, they've all worked out better than the `usual´ way of getting together. I know one good friend used Dateline and that worked well for her.

One thing I do remember is that liking `cuddles´ was a codeword for a lot more than just cuddling One man had that in his reply and we knew him! And he was still with his wife when he registered! I could never look him in the eye again.

The same female friend joined a local singles group, I think she got the info from her local library. It was for single people who wanted to do social activities (not a codeword!) together. She left because she said it was all single women looking for men. Just like her She was a lot happier with Dateline.

All the very best, I hope you find your perfect match soon

 

[Figaro's paws]

Hi there - I met my now husband 7yrs ago on a dating site we have a four year old daughter and planning for another! My mum also met her long term partner on a dating site last November and is now moving in with him! (she is nearly 60!). I have heard so many success stories from online dating - long as you are careful and are aware there may be some weirdos on there, just pick and choose the best and you will be fine!!! Very best of luck!xxx

 

[aaronandterri]

I think some of the ones you pay for may offer a more serious kind of person as you have to be quite commited to wanting to find someone to pay for the service, where as on the free ones theres a lot of people doing it for a laugh or not serious, my frined used one of these services so its quite common.

 

[torsie24]

I was actually talking about this with my best friend on Saturday.

Her mum is 58 and joined eHarmony 5 months ago. She's met a great boyfriend and been on a few dates, and is relly enjoying it.

If I were single I'd certainly give online dating a go, as it's very difficult getting out and meeting people when you work, and don't want to meet people in pubs/clubs etc.

I think slowly the stigma attached to online dating will start to wear off, as it's getting so much more common, and succesful!

Definitely give it a go! And good luck!