emily00040
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OKCupid or the like
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FuwaFuwa
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I don't mind tinder, but it's heavily based off looks. I don't think you should be scared of online dating it's pretty much the norm now. Previously (months months ago) I had some great experiences with lovely men taking me out for dinner. Putting yourself out there and having some fun shouldn't be scary at all.
SamtheTalker
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Well you didn't get a lot of replies to your question Emily, so I will weigh in from a guys perspective. I would have to agree with FuwaFuwa; had and am still having some really great experiences from online dating services.
Some thoughts are:
If you want to actually meet up with people, then focus your efforts with local people.
If you want to get some practice talking to men/women then don't worry about where they live.
Chat/Text some but then move on to phone conversations. It's harder to really communicate though just chat.
Meet with them fairly quickly, don't let the online thing go on too long--you end up wasting time. You know what you want--just go for it.
Be care at first, meet in a public place.
If you want to chat more about it, feel free to contact me ..... I've done it for a while. There are pitfalls, but don't be scared.
Some thoughts are:
If you want to actually meet up with people, then focus your efforts with local people.
If you want to get some practice talking to men/women then don't worry about where they live.
Chat/Text some but then move on to phone conversations. It's harder to really communicate though just chat.
Meet with them fairly quickly, don't let the online thing go on too long--you end up wasting time. You know what you want--just go for it.
Be care at first, meet in a public place.
If you want to chat more about it, feel free to contact me ..... I've done it for a while. There are pitfalls, but don't be scared.
RuneBlade
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Another from a guy's perspective:
Depends on what you're looking for, I suppose. To find someone meaningful on OkCupid, I think you've got to put a good deal of effort into what you say and how you say it in your profile. A few good pictures are also a key. Lit is probably good practice, because you're going to receive a bunch of junk PMs no matter what you write
If you're just looking for a hookup, then that's pretty easy to come by. Most guys will just cruise by and check out your pictures. I've met quite a few gals for friends with benefits type relationships, and I still keep in touch with some through other means.
Sometimes you have coffee or dinner and go your separate ways. Sometimes you take them home and work out some frustrations and meet up again. Once in a while you find the person of your dreams and everything is swell. Keep an open mind but be safe.
Good luck!
Depends on what you're looking for, I suppose. To find someone meaningful on OkCupid, I think you've got to put a good deal of effort into what you say and how you say it in your profile. A few good pictures are also a key. Lit is probably good practice, because you're going to receive a bunch of junk PMs no matter what you write
If you're just looking for a hookup, then that's pretty easy to come by. Most guys will just cruise by and check out your pictures. I've met quite a few gals for friends with benefits type relationships, and I still keep in touch with some through other means.
Sometimes you have coffee or dinner and go your separate ways. Sometimes you take them home and work out some frustrations and meet up again. Once in a while you find the person of your dreams and everything is swell. Keep an open mind but be safe.
Good luck!
doctormayhem
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As a guy I will answer - OKCupid is OK. A paid site like Match will typically have more serious men. But I know a few women who have met men using Okcupid and they're still together.
