The (dis)Advantages of online dating (40)
smilingalways: very true
isnt it
how are ya
are ya gonna watch the match
blipper2000: isnt it
how are ya
are ya gonna watch the match
im brillhow are ya
are ya gonna watch the match
what match would that be blipp??
smilingalways: im brill what match would that be blipp??
im not talkin to you
go on
sling yer hook
say a little prayer cause if we dont win ill be in such a bad mood
i might just come on her and rum amok
blipper2000: im not talkin to you
go on
sling yer hook
say a little prayer cause if we dont win ill be in such a bad mood
i might just come on her and rum amok
go on
sling yer hook
say a little prayer cause if we dont win ill be in such a bad mood
i might just come on her and rum amok
you replied to my quote so i just presumed because of your cheekiness i hope they get flaked smilingalways: you replied to my quote so i just presumed because of your cheekiness i hope they get flaked
ahh sa
dont say that
we must win
blipper2000: ahh sa
dont say that
we must win
dont say that
we must win
why??is there rhubarb on offer..if so then i change my mind i hope they winBecks72: If you're an average looking (or,ugly like myself) guy,then your chances of getting another date soon are very slim,or non-existent.
Long story short,if the the older sister thinks she has what it takes for the last boyfriend of her younger sister,then i'd rather was E.T.,and hope my parents come back to collect me soon
Long story short,if the the older sister thinks she has what it takes for the last boyfriend of her younger sister,then i'd rather was E.T.,and hope my parents come back to collect me soon
How can you expect someone to be confident dating you when you arent even confident in yourself?
How can you expect to be able to love someone when you dont love yourself?
One you find the key to loving yourself, you can progress from there and you WILL find somebody!!
robpacciani: How can you expect someone to be confident dating you when you arent even confident in yourself?
How can you expect to be able to love someone when you dont love yourself?
One you find the key to loving yourself, you can progress from there and you WILL find somebody!!
How can you expect to be able to love someone when you dont love yourself?
One you find the key to loving yourself, you can progress from there and you WILL find somebody!!
well said Rob, so true, now wheres the "like" button on here!!
Disadvantages:
-If they have a photo;they can show up looking nothing like the photo.Even if they are attractive it causes this feeling like you've been lied to somehow.
-You can meet someone from a dating site,go on a few dates but if you only keep in contact through the site they can suddenly remove their profile without a word and you never see them again and never know why they disappeared.
-People can claim they are single and you just take the chance of believing them when they may actually be in a relationship,even married.
-Assumptions that your profile is a representation of your whole self,that it shows your whole personality and not just a few aspects of who you are.
-The person can be very kind and friendly in their messages but turn out to be rude and inconsiderate in person.
Advantages:
-If you're really shy and find it hard to meet new people in social settings,online communication before meeting is a great way to break the ice.
-You can meet great people who,for whatever reason,you may have simply passed by on the street without a second glance.
-It can almost be like blind dating sometimes and the element of surprise can be really exciting and fun.
-If they have a photo;they can show up looking nothing like the photo.Even if they are attractive it causes this feeling like you've been lied to somehow.
-You can meet someone from a dating site,go on a few dates but if you only keep in contact through the site they can suddenly remove their profile without a word and you never see them again and never know why they disappeared.
-People can claim they are single and you just take the chance of believing them when they may actually be in a relationship,even married.
-Assumptions that your profile is a representation of your whole self,that it shows your whole personality and not just a few aspects of who you are.
-The person can be very kind and friendly in their messages but turn out to be rude and inconsiderate in person.
Advantages:
-If you're really shy and find it hard to meet new people in social settings,online communication before meeting is a great way to break the ice.
-You can meet great people who,for whatever reason,you may have simply passed by on the street without a second glance.
-It can almost be like blind dating sometimes and the element of surprise can be really exciting and fun.
HairyAngel: Disadvantages:
-If they have a photo;they can show up looking nothing like the photo.Even if they are attractive it causes this feeling like you've been lied to somehow.
-You can meet someone from a dating site,go on a few dates but if you only keep in contact through the site they can suddenly remove their profile without a word and you never see them again and never know why they disappeared.
-People can claim they are single and you just take the chance of believing them when they may actually be in a relationship,even married.
-Assumptions that your profile is a representation of your whole self,that it shows your whole personality and not just a few aspects of who you are.
-The person can be very kind and friendly in their messages but turn out to be rude and inconsiderate in person.
Advantages:
-If you're really shy and find it hard to meet new people in social settings,online communication before meeting is a great way to break the ice.
-You can meet great people who,for whatever reason,you may have simply passed by on the street without a second glance.
-It can almost be like blind dating sometimes and the element of surprise can be really exciting and fun.
very intuittive! well said...-If they have a photo;they can show up looking nothing like the photo.Even if they are attractive it causes this feeling like you've been lied to somehow.
-You can meet someone from a dating site,go on a few dates but if you only keep in contact through the site they can suddenly remove their profile without a word and you never see them again and never know why they disappeared.
-People can claim they are single and you just take the chance of believing them when they may actually be in a relationship,even married.
-Assumptions that your profile is a representation of your whole self,that it shows your whole personality and not just a few aspects of who you are.
-The person can be very kind and friendly in their messages but turn out to be rude and inconsiderate in person.
Advantages:
-If you're really shy and find it hard to meet new people in social settings,online communication before meeting is a great way to break the ice.
-You can meet great people who,for whatever reason,you may have simply passed by on the street without a second glance.
-It can almost be like blind dating sometimes and the element of surprise can be really exciting and fun.
puggle: very intuittive! well said...
Helloooooooooo there stranger 
SereneGreen: Helloooooooooo there stranger
hiya there you!! sorry to hear bout tha grandpa coffee dude....perhaps a youn g dude to race off to aide your needs
puggle: hiya there you!! sorry to hear bout tha grandpa coffee dude....
perhaps a youn g dude to race off to aide your needs
Yeah well thems the breaks right? I definitely think someone a little younger needs to aide my needs perhaps a youn g dude to race off to aide your needs
Hows Scorthy these days hun?SereneGreen: Right so then come to lunch down here
you cooking??puggle: you cooking??
Ah I wouldnt do that to ya! Im in college today about to do an exam so mightn't be out in time for lunch in the canteed 
You should defo come down for lunch sometime there's a gang of us here from the forums in college 
SereneGreen: Ah I wouldnt do that to ya! Im in college today about to do an exam so mightn't be out in time for lunch in the canteed You should defo come down for lunch sometime there's a gang of us here from the forums in college
would i not be over-powered by all that oestrogen?? puggle: would i not be over-powered by all that oestrogen??
Hmm I have a feeling that wouldn't be an issue for you somehow, and I know the boys have high oestrogen levels but don't hold that against them, they are just in touch with their feminine side 
SereneGreen: Hmm I have a feeling that wouldn't be an issue for you somehow, and I know the boys have high oestrogen levels but don't hold that against them, they are just in touch with their feminine side
mmm.tempting??puggle: mmm.tempting??
really 
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1. You can meet really great people, but they live far, far away.
2. People have a tendency to portray themselves as who they would like to be rather than who they are.
3. There is an unending potential to meet somebody perfect, so we tend to overlook people who don't seem quite that. It's the case in the 'real' world also, but it's something that is emphasised in the online dating world. Speaking from experiences, I've left many good girls go because there was the tantalising notion that I could do better, but there was little wrong with the girls I left go.
4. It encourages people to make judgements on others prematurely. If the profile or photo doesn't do it for us, we quickly move on, when there is every possibility the other person just hasn't come across as well as he/she would in a real life situation, and he or she may indeed be 'the one'.
It's a deeply flawed process, but there are advantages to go with every disadvantage.