I think the reason he did not reply was that he thought you were just an idiot. No offence. I am sure Los Angeles is lovely. Here tell you what, lets swap. You come to Ireland and I go to Los Angeles. After a few weeks I'd bet you will be glad to return to Los Angeles.
I have been here a month [I know its not a long time but I have frequented other dating sites and I feel that the only way to get the most out of an online dating site is to attend the event meetups albeit using safe practise. I have never attended a meet up but I've heard good reports from those that have.
In my time here I have mailed many and many have mailed back but after the usual 'who are you, what do you do. what do you like' it usually tends to dry up on sides. I have also mailed some who did not reply back but yet their profile cries out..'mail me mail me, I will reply'...but they don't. I do realize this is not always the case and can work out for others.
I'm not even looking for love. I'm just looking/was looking for a female friend. I think a lot of people on here are looking for some person to drag them out of their current situation. Lets be honest, I bet there are many people [not all] who just view the profile to see what job they have and how much money they are earning.
I do feel there is a lot of insecure people on here just looking for 'pick me ups' and 'make me feel good about myself'. I think for online dating to work, the events/meetups may be the only way forward. I know that this may not be the case in all circumstanes.
I think CS is good for forums and for talking to people that you may never meet or even want to meet. Friendships can be built [no doubts about that] but for the ultimate prize of love....I think that there is no difference between an online dating site and in Real Life. In both cases you must get off the computer and be willing to meet others in Real Life, be it by your own agreeance with others or through a meet up/event.
I am gonna opt for Real Life. I think sitting on computer waiting/hoping to meet someone is just basically a way of not trying hard enough. I have now edited my profile to suit my new found feelings. I'm not looking for sympathy or pity, I tried the online dating game, it just doesn't work out for me but I'm sure that is not true in many other cases. There are many success stories...well I hope so anyway.
I think the events/ meetups are a good thing. I think for people who are genuinely looking for love that this may be the only way forward. This may bring people together. I don't think I will ever attend one but i feel it may be a good way for others.
But on a positive note, the forums are really good here, and so are the people [not all] but I feel that no matter who mails us or flowers us, we won't settle for them, we will always cling to the hope that maybe some better is out there. JMO.
What are your honest opinions and experiences when it comes to online dating?
I am not here flaming you but I would rather believe in a person than some nonsense that some business person claimed they saw in the stars in the sky.
Astrology is just a financial business. But i do respect your choice in beliefs.
I am sure there are plenty of people here who match others but trying to find them is hard but makes it more fun.
Lets be honest, if any people are monopolising the forums, it is most likely those that are the regulars, the CS community. But it's all good. I think everyone should be allowed to post up any amount of threads they like on whatever nonsense they like [as long as it abides by the rules of CS]. If people don't like them, don't reply.
I think that nobody monoplizes the forums. Its public content. You can post a billion threads if you like, if others like it they will reply, if they don't they wont. There is noone pointing a gun to anothers head. Opinions will differ in any thread.Not much point in creating a debate if everyone agrees. Criticism is good. JMO.
Seriously though, I think that your question is what most affects people and causes them to vanish into thin air. Confindence and self security is a big issue with most people that frequent dating sites. Although online dating can be good and very successful [using the correct safety proedures], there is still a stigma attached to it, unfairly so. I mean, alot of people use online dating but a lot of people will not tell their friends and family that they are doing so. There still seems to be am element of embarassment/shame when it comes to admitting that were using online dating sites.Pity!!!
I think in any online relationship its best to keep all on a friendship level till you atually meet up. Remember to use all safe practises when meeting someone new for the first time.
If you meet under friendship, the day/date will be much easier and more fun and when the day/date is over both of you will be able to make a more informed deision as to whether you should meet up again or call it a day on the love front and just remain friends/ or call it a day full stop.
When you meet someone online and start getting close to them, it puts unwanted pressure on both parties. Keep your onversations upbeat and friendly and fun. Don't say I love you. Take time getting to know one another. A love date puts both under pressure, but a friends date is much easier and both will probably enjoy themselves more.
But hell, what would I know. I'm single and I'm using a dating site so my word may be far from gospel.
If you're still in trouble little miss. You should phone them. You will probably need all the personal details from the person that the account is registred to. Probably best to get them to call? Best wishes ps Enjoy India, have fun.
Sorry Lttle Miss if i appear to be nosy. It was not my intention, I just wanted to know the situation that you are in so that I could offer you the best of my advice. Friends do that
I hope things work out. I see now why you need your own acount.
To be honest, I cannot see why you would want to cancel your Skype account. You say you are going to use the skype service in India. So why, do you want to canel your account for?
Good Man Dave. I agree with you. Also make sure you leave a photograph of him/her with someone you love, a family member, friend etc. Always make sure that somebody knows that you're going to meet someone that you meet online. Tell your families and friends about your plans. If something, unfortunately, bad happened to you, at least the police may have a lead in the case. As Dave said. JMHO.
But I'm sure all will go well, 4 years is a long time. But its good to be secure along the way.
Hello Blackfrench. How are you? Welcome to CS. Have fun and stay safe. There is lots of beautiful Asian girls on CS. Run a search criteria. But be careful there are scammers too. Scammers are everywhere.
Mandi, get stuck into the forums. There is loads of topics to choose from. Create some topics of your own. This is a great way to meet others and make new friends. You will never be stuck for a chat on the forums
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I must log out now, catch you all later on tonight.
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