(06-07-2021, 06:36 PM)Oni Wrote: People tend to meet over common interests/activities, so doing what you enjoy is the best way to meet someone. Dating apps/forums tend to be entirely profile-driven, which isn't a great way to judge someone's personality or character.

(06-07-2021, 06:53 PM)demonboy Wrote: Think about the environment or the setting that is set for dating platforms, and how many people are on it.

You will get better results and more genuine interaction from meeting people in person. Best advice to give would probably be to keep it simple and in person.

(06-07-2021, 08:53 PM)Jiggly Wrote:

(06-07-2021, 06:53 PM)demonboy Wrote: Think about the environment or the setting that is set for dating platforms, and how many people are on it.

You will get better results and more genuine interaction from meeting people in person. Best advice to give would probably be to keep it simple and in person.

I personally have had good success meeting someone on the internet (lol), but I'm not saying I'd recommend it. Being stuck 5k miles apart is brutal, so definitely at least try to keep it within the same country if you do end up finding someone online...

(06-07-2021, 09:11 PM)demonboy Wrote:

(06-07-2021, 08:53 PM)Jiggly Wrote:

(06-07-2021, 06:53 PM)demonboy Wrote: Think about the environment or the setting that is set for dating platforms, and how many people are on it.

You will get better results and more genuine interaction from meeting people in person. Best advice to give would probably be to keep it simple and in person.

I personally have had good success meeting someone on the internet (lol), but I'm not saying I'd recommend it. Being stuck 5k miles apart is brutal, so definitely at least try to keep it within the same country if you do end up finding someone online...

Yeah long distance relationships can sometimes work, but if we’re being real how often do they not? Its all love from me when it comes to you and @Oni
I’m just saying its wiser imo to date in person vs online. I dont know what I would do if my Significant Other was 5K+ miles away.

Quote:The last time I registered on a dating forum was five years ago. At that time the impression I got was not very good.

(06-07-2021, 10:24 PM)Oni Wrote:

(06-07-2021, 09:11 PM)demonboy Wrote:

(06-07-2021, 08:53 PM)Jiggly Wrote: I personally have had good success meeting someone on the internet (lol), but I'm not saying I'd recommend it. Being stuck 5k miles apart is brutal, so definitely at least try to keep it within the same country if you do end up finding someone online...

Yeah long distance relationships can sometimes work, but if we’re being real how often do they not? Its all love from me when it comes to you and @Oni
I’m just saying its wiser imo to date in person vs online. I dont know what I would do if my Significant Other was 5K+ miles away.

If you're young or looking for a relationship actively, a long distance one has a lot of challenges so I wouldn't recommend it for most people. However, if you do meet someone I'd at least recommend giving it a shot. For adults that are honest, with reasonable expectations - there's no reason not to try. We've been dating for almost 8 years and some marriages don't even last that long.

(06-08-2021, 04:24 PM)Jiggly Wrote:

(06-07-2021, 10:24 PM)Oni Wrote:

(06-07-2021, 09:11 PM)demonboy Wrote: Yeah long distance relationships can sometimes work, but if we’re being real how often do they not? Its all love from me when it comes to you and @Oni
I’m just saying its wiser imo to date in person vs online. I dont know what I would do if my Significant Other was 5K+ miles away.

If you're young or looking for a relationship actively, a long distance one has a lot of challenges so I wouldn't recommend it for most people. However, if you do meet someone I'd at least recommend giving it a shot. For adults that are honest, with reasonable expectations - there's no reason not to try. We've been dating for almost 8 years and some marriages don't even last that long.

I'd say that's especially true for young people. You're so much more prone to hide things, only post the good pictures of yourself etc. Perhaps it's ok to meet online, but definitely make sure to meet up IRL early on.