2012-10-16, 04:26 AM
I'd say the risk is just as bad when dating people in your area, if you know how to get to know the right people. I know of some good friends who met their spouses online, including my best friend's mother.
Also, I met my boyfriend on Maple and I couldn't care less what people think of that.
Of course, I'm by no means saying it's any better than dating people near you because both sides really need some dedication to get the long distance part to really work out.
When it comes to online dating sites, I'm a lot more iffy on those. I'd rather not try to set up dates with people I don't know right off the bat, personally just makes me feel really uncomfortable not being friends with them first. But then again, I never bothered with those so I probably just don't know how they work.
My opinion stems from never actually trying to find a partner, I'm sure it's a different thing for those who do. I wouldn't necessarily say they never work, because there are obviously examples that prove otherwise.
Also, I met my boyfriend on Maple and I couldn't care less what people think of that.
Of course, I'm by no means saying it's any better than dating people near you because both sides really need some dedication to get the long distance part to really work out.When it comes to online dating sites, I'm a lot more iffy on those. I'd rather not try to set up dates with people I don't know right off the bat, personally just makes me feel really uncomfortable not being friends with them first. But then again, I never bothered with those so I probably just don't know how they work.
My opinion stems from never actually trying to find a partner, I'm sure it's a different thing for those who do. I wouldn't necessarily say they never work, because there are obviously examples that prove otherwise.