Does Online Dating Really Work?

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Does Online Dating Really Work?

Unfortunately, we often seem to forget the fact that the internet has been a very successful communication network and that the first internet program made was used to exchange flirty emails between geeky scientists.

I know your skeptical, and for a good reason. The usual excuses are that it doesn't work because people lie on their profiles, singles post fake photos, or it's just for losers who can't get a date in the physical world etc etc. I have heard it all before, but i am here to convince you that it does work and obviously there is a catch, like everything else in life.

I'll begin by saying that nothing is free and that nothing comes easy. If you think that all it takes to find your dream mate is signing up at a date site then you clearly need your head examined. Online daters are also not loosers nor introverts. Just like you they are people with busy work schedules and have little time even for themselves. Online dating gives these people a great chance to meet many new people at a low cost, it is simple convienient.  Online dating works for those who cleverly work at it with the little time they have in the evening.

Firstly, you need to choose a paid date site that works for you. I recommend a pay site because always the subsription amount weeds out those singles who are not serious. Besides even in the real world there is nothing like a date free of cost. Also ensure you choose a correct date site. If you are a Catholic then don't join a Jewish dating site. If your looking for casual relationships then join a site that offers that. This way you won't waste your time & efforts.

Now let's assume you know what you want but there are a variety of "your type"of site. You need to read the terms & conditions of the site you are joining especially the privacy section. I know this sounds boring, but trust me there are millions of notorious sites collection the private information of site users for sale. In any case, do you give strangers your phone mumber, names etc? Join a site that clearly states that your info will remain private like it should anyway.

Thirdly,  you should realise that online dating is vey much like regular dating, and often has many advantages, such as ease of meeting so many people at almost no cost. Offline or Online, finding a soulmate is a tricky business, as most worthwhile endeavors are.  You have to keep on trying and never give up. Stay positive, be sincere, and take control of your dating life.

Overall, Internet Dating is brilliant! It’s has bought literally millions of singles across the globe closer and given much happiness to peoples lives. The same thing can happen to you.

Regards

Daniel -

Kenya's Leading Online Dating Resource

Can you really find the love of your life on the web? Since the launch of online dating many have argued that it simple doesn't work and others have found it very rewarding. Unfortunately
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It works

Online dating/ hook up does work. However you have to be cautious. Just in the same way you can meet a guy or chick whose just out to have have fun, play tricks or worse still a con-artist... at a party ..... the risk is higher on the net. Meet in a public place, preferably day -time, if possible take a friend along.Dont give personal infor too soon. Anway , it worked for me. We are married and the sweetest baby boy on earth has taken up this special place in our lives. For me, I was serious about meeting someone who was also interested in a genuine relationship. So my plan was to get connected with people with whom there was an actual possibility of meeting. (In a nutshell from my home town/Nairobi) This way, I could make up my mind to get to meet whenever I felt comfortable enough and without wasting each others time. Sure enough I met two other people with who I could tell right away that it wasnt gonna happen, despite the online chats seeming connective. (I guese you can only tell once you meet face-to face) I was not dissappinted for my plan was that of elimination. Ok, my spouce.... when we met.... on my part I felt there was something there.... even though he first thought we werent headed no where...... He later would tell me, that he thought I was out of his league (am not drop-dead gorgeous ... its the other attributes that intimidated him). So he decided to give it a try " for fun" (I was not in the list bit dissapointed hwen he later confessed) Because with time, he fell in love with the person. Barely a year ..we were married. My point is this, the net is just a meeting point. All the other relationship issues remain the same, regardless of how you met. Just cultivate a sixth sence that will help you judge character, behaviour, motives, family ties, friends,personality.......this are the things that determine the success or failure of a relationship. If you are looking for that special someone....take a chance, but be careful.
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mmmmmmmmmmhhhh really?

The doubting Thomas in mean really want to ask this question:You just happen to know all the above very helpful information by experience or you read somewhere??

Curious mind.....

Lady Eunice

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I think there is always two sides to anything. As for me, Im testimony that online dating AND long distance relationships do work. I met my Australian fiance online, i guess we were both lucky to meet on that day at that time, our stars aligned I guess and its been three years and a beautiful baby girl since. It may not work for people that are out to misuse the dating sites but there are genuine people on there too. all the best.
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Yes I mean it really !

Hi Eunice,  yes by experience. I had an Australian room mate whom I'd always find on the internet in the evenings chatting away with other singles. I always thought it was silly, until I tried it out. I haven't met my special person though am having a fantastic time dating online plus I have met interesting people whom i never would have. Give it a shot, you won't regret it!

By the way now that you are back with a bang what do you have in store for me?

What do I have in store for Daniel.....

For now.... more questions and a little of my experience... By experience....ha.... I guess you have therefore gone on enough blind dates, kissed ummmmm....... I dont know.... (gals kiss frogs..... What do guys do? Anyway am guessing your experience is fantastic on the two bits mentioned above as well?? One worry... what about stalkers and guys with dry humour who insist on chatting with you none stop? My experience: Once upon a time we used skype for making VOIP calls (it was clearly for official purpose). However, in the middle of a call someone sends you a request to add as a friend and wo...woo.. woah.... you know... pics of some unmentionables.... that kinda creeped me out.... any advice?
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It CREEPS me OUT too!!

Hi Dear,

Thank for your reply. I know it's taken a while for me to respond but that's because I've being working on the date site, www.meetkenyansingles.com .Was busy making sure the site is easy to use as well as a successful resource for singles out there.

Skype is a very handy tool, and infact something i've added on my site for those who want to make free online phone calls. It's very creepy when someone you don't even know starts making friend requests to you or even starts sending emails. There are three ways you can handle the situation: (1) Block the user from communicating with you or (2) send the user an email expressing your disinterest or (3) report the user to the site administrators if it gets too much.  Option 3 is usually least successful because most websites are free and the site owners do not give a damn BUT on a paid date site your complaint will most likely be taken seriously.  

I should also mention that when you sign up on a free site, most of the site owners use the information that you give in your profile to setup target emails to you. Email marketing is a lucrative business hence if you join yahoo and indicate you like sex you will always get spam mail trying to sell you viagra, bob jobs etc. Am sure you get the picture.   

 Thank you again for your reply.  Let's continue talking... 

 Daniel

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