Online Dating

[disneychrista]

I know a few here have ventured into the world of Online Dating. Please share your experiences. The good. The bad. The ugly.

 

[low-key]

I know a few here have ventured into the world of Online Dating. Please share your experiences. The good. The bad. The ugly.

put youself out there Christa, lead with the heart

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

That's how I met my DH. (Plenty of Fish)

 

[disneychrista]

put youself out there Christa, lead with the heart

Thanks Jason. You know that I always do (lead with my heart). As someone who has never really "dated" the idea is scarier the heck.

 

[Kittyblue]

One of my BFF's regularly online dates though Match I think. She finds dates fairly regularly, but I don't think she's gone on more than 2 dates with any one guy. It's almost always by her choice, though. She's very particular, some of the reasons she's written guys off seem too particular to me, but I guess she knows what she wants and what she doesn't, so she doesn't want to waste time. I know at least 3 people I've worked with who've met their spouses though online dating sites.

 

[low-key]

Thanks Jason. You know that I always do (lead with my heart). As someone who has never really "dated" the idea is scarier the heck.

chance of failure great, but a win is worth a million dollars

 

[Buzz Rules]

I know a few here have ventured into the world of Online Dating. Please share your experiences. The good. The bad. The ugly.

I’ve actually thought about online dating. Haven’t tried it yet though.
This pandemic has definitely made me consider it.

 

[disneychrista]

chance of failure great, but a win is worth a million dollars

Too bad I am not much of a gambler.

One of my BFF's regularly online dates though Match I think. She finds dates fairly regularly, but I don't think she's gone on more than 2 dates with any one guy. It's almost always by her choice, though. She's very particular, some of the reasons she's written guys off seem too particular to me, but I guess she knows what she wants and what she doesn't, so she doesn't want to waste time. I know at least 3 people I've worked with who've met their spouses though online dating sites.

I know online dating can work and it seems to be the way it done these days but this all would be so much easier if I was in my 20's not nearly 50.

 

[Rick195275]

I have done plenty of online dating, various different apps. It has lead to all different kinds of experiences, both good and bad and different relationships, casual, short term, long termish... they don‘t ever last too long but that might be on my end I’m not sure I’m meant for the long term thing, but I’m still out there trying lol.

 

[disneychrista]

I’m not sure I’m meant for the long term thing, but I’m still out there trying lol.

This is kind of how I feel. I am not sure I am meant to be in a relationship. But since I have never really given it a try (other than a couple of guys who didn't want relationships) that I am thinking it is time to give a go and see what happens. If nothing else maybe I'll get a few nights out of the house.

 

[Kittyblue]

Too bad I am not much of a gambler.



I know online dating can work and it seems to be the way it done these days but this all would be so much easier if I was in my 20's not nearly 50.

My friend is mid-60s,so there's all ages. I think for me personally the hard part would be the first date. I get nervous and tongue tied, I don't think I make a very good first impression LOL. I imagine it would get easier with more practice, though.

 

[Disneylover99]

Too bad I am not much of a gambler.



I know online dating can work and it seems to be the way it done these days but this all would be so much easier if I was in my 20's not nearly 50.

Don't get hung up on age. You’re never too old to get back in the game!

My dad went on eharmony just after my mom passed away. He was 70. He went out with a few different women until he found the one. He’s been happily married for over 12 years now.

 

[Jennasis]

Both of my sisters and one cousin met their DH's on Plenty of Fish.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Too bad I am not much of a gambler.



I know online dating can work and it seems to be the way it done these days but this all would be so much easier if I was in my 20's not nearly 50.

Don’t count yourself out. There are plenty of men who are single out there. Also there are many men who prefer to date older women. Just stating a fact.

 

[Rick195275]

This is kind of how I feel. I am not sure I am meant to be in a relationship. But since I have never really given it a try (other than a couple of guys who didn't want relationships) that I am thinking it is time to give a go and see what happens. If nothing else maybe I'll get a few nights out of the house.

Definitely! It can be fun meeting new people Just try to go in with an open mind and no expectations. I find expectations lead to unnecessary pressure and if we are being honest a letdown. I don’t really expect to find “the one” online dating but again if we are being honest I’m not sure “the one” is out there. But more times than not I have an enjoyable time and the less enjoyable ones sometimes turn into great stories

 

[Buzz Rules]

Too bad I am not much of a gambler.

Think of it as a lottery ticket that at best could lead to a lifetime of happiness or at worst- a free dinner.

 

[disneychrista]

Don’t count yourself out. There are plenty of men who are single out there. Also there are many men who prefer to date older women. Just stating a fact.

My (limited) experience is that the guys I meet aren't interested in relationships they are looking for hook-ups. I actually had a guy ask me if I wanted to meet and I said sure. I picked a place to meet and he follows up with "okay, then if we hit off we can go to a hotel" WHAT???

 

[disneychrista]

Think of it as a lottery ticket that at best could lead to a lifetime of happiness or at worst- a free dinner.

These days do the guys still pay? I kind of expected to pay for myself.

 

[Buzz Rules]

My (limited) experience is that the guys I meet aren't interested in relationships they are looking for hook-ups. I actually had a guy ask me if I wanted to meet and I said sure. I picked a place to meet and he follows up with "okay, then if we hit off we can go to a hotel" WHAT???

That is a shallow person, not a gentleman. I could never treat anyone that way, no matter what age. I’m sorry somebody treated you that way.

 

[Buzz Rules]

These days do the guys still pay? I kind of expected to pay for myself.

I always have. I have no clue what generation Z does.