Finding Love, Romance and Friendship on the Internet

Finding Love, Romance and Friendship Online Romance and dating have become popular activities on the Internet. People can sit at home in front of their PC or download dating apps like POF and Tinder. There’s no need to go to a bar, supermarket, school, work, or even to church when it comes to looking for date. The top 3 dating websites are Zoosk, Match.com and eHarmony. Some popular dating apps are Plentyoffish (POF) and Tinder. People looking for love, romance and friendship can make an account on one of these sites or apps. There are also the free social media sites like Facebook, Myspace, Tagged, Myyearbook (now MeetMe) and Twitter to find dating relationships. Why are people looking online for relationships? According to Stephen J. Betchen, Ph.D. for Magnetic Partners, people are doing it for convenience, so they don’t have to leave home; they can sit behind their PC or app. It reduces the humiliation—they don’t need to worry about how someone sees them. They don’t have to wait for friends or family to fix them on that possible horrendous blind date. What are the risks? Some people may think they have found someone they are looking for. some people may omit certain details like marital status, age, and whether they have children or not. Internet dating can make it easier for people to cheat on a spouse or significant other—thus giving them anonymity. How can one stay safe? Here are some tips for staying safe while dating online. • Don’t give out personal details like your address, phone number or account numbers. • Don’t make financial arrangements or give money. • Find out everything and examine the person’s story. • Do a background check for crimes commited or felonies. • If you’re planning to meet your date—meet in a well-lit, public place with lots of people. • Tell someone where you’re going to meet your date from the Internet. • Most of all, take your time until you become comfortable taking the next step. 2 experiences of Internet dating My experience After my divorce, I met someone on Myyearbook.com (now MeetMe) and have been dating via internet with a gentleman from Canada for 6 years. We are making plans to meet and decide if we should take the next step in our dating relationship. A friend’s experience A friend of mine, who lives in Michigan, met her husband on tagged.com. They have been married for a few years now. My friend also said that her friend also met her husband online. Review It can be risky no matter where you meet someone. But you can take precautions and watch for signs and red flags when it comes to dating whether it’s the Internet or locally. If you follow the steps discussed in this article, dating on the Internet can be a rewarding experience. It shouldn’t matter where two people find love, romance or friendship. Just remember: have fun! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0PAFtR2QM-8x9Vovy6ydyw