Thursday, May 24, 2007

The Longevity of Online Dating Services

I can get online and search for online dating services as well as anyone, but how am I to know if this online dating trend is here to stay? Dating services have been around for a long time, but online ones have popped up at a very fast rate. So it may be good to look at some of the reasons why online dating services are not only the trend, but why they will be around for the long haul.

One reason that online dating services are here to stay is simply that we live in a busy world. Traditionally, you go out and try to meet people. Each weekend you hit a new bar, singles hang out, or coffee shop and spend money on drinks, entertainment, and just trying to be in the right place at the right time. Sure, you might meet someone, but you already know it probably won’t be tonight. An online dating service provides you with the opportunity to search for a match or a date without spending a lot of money and without having to go through the hassle of heading out all the time.

Sometimes it can be awkward if you meet someone and as you talk you realize you aren’t into the person. Breaking off contact can cause a lot of animosity and hard feelings. With an online dating service you can stay anonymous as you read about the person or even exchange some messages. If things don’t seem to be working out, it is easy to just break off the communication without causing any hard feelings between you and someone you just met..

There is a good chance that you are looking for very specific traits in a date. You may want to date someone with similar religious beliefs or that is of similar ethnic background. That can be difficult when you are just out and about. However, with an online dating service, you can be specific about what you want. Also, there are even niche dating services that simply cater to certain religious, ethnic, or social groups. It sure would be hard for you to find that kind of specialization when you are out on the town looking to meet someone.

Perhaps you are going to moving to a new area, a new city, or a new part of the country. If that is the case, you may want to make some connections with people before you arrive. That can make the move easier for you and allow you to have a social life as soon as you get there. A dating service, especially one that also offers to help you establish friendships, can be key in helping to make your move smooth. That is simple something you could not do without the internet and a dating service.

Online dating services are numerous and varied. With new ones popping up all of the time, it may be hard to believe that they are here to say. However, because of the busy lifestyle of today’s population, the constant movement and need to connect, as well as the opportunity to meet exactly who you want for dating are all factors in why online dating services are here to stay. Since they are here for the long haul, you might as well consider saving yourself some time, money, and frustration by giving one a shot.

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Saturday, May 19, 2007

American Singles and Online Dating!

American Singles and Online Dating! was written by Anna Larina and she writes "Writing a personal ad and responding to one is something that only a handful of people did in an age when personals were strictly offline. You probably didn't even respond to one then. Nowadays, though, online dating is soaring as an industry, and almost everyone has responded to a personal ad via the internet, even if they've never taken the step to post one themselves. You may have responded to a few dozen and posted one or two yourself.

Single in the States Ain't What It Used to Be...

Being single is not what it used to be. Today a single person doesn't tend to go out to the local bar, club, or coffee shop in the hope of meeting a potential spouse or life-partner. For a number of reasons, this whole scenario works but rarely in modern American society. It's not fair to blame American women exactly, but they have, it seems, grown more reserved; reluctant to give the benefit of the doubt to men they meet who appear interested in a date..

Men are less inclined to find women in the conventional ways. How many women are you going to meet in a coffee shop; is it worth trying when you can meet literally millions of singles online and enjoy an even greater likelihood of establishing something meaningful?

Online Dating: Tips and Trends

The virtual world is expanding at a rate few predicted. Ok, maybe some people got it right. But did many think online dating would become such a hit?

It is a hit and it does work, particularly because we have little time for offline dating. Dating online gives us full control over the amount of time we spend on the initial process of interaction. As we enjoy something of a safety net being online, rather than being face to face with a relative stranger, we are also encouraged to communicate and interact more openly than we might in an offline environment.

Online you date at your own pace. You always have the option, what's more, to withdraw from a relationship if something goes wrong. You can be less preoccupied with the potential failure to do and say the right things. Some online dating environments also provide background information about dates, so you have some information to go on: what kind of person they are and what they're interested in. Yet more fears, about badmouthing "Lord of the Rings" to a die-hard fan, for example, are thus eradicated. You can enjoy drawing out communication; taking time to respond and get to know a potential date.

From casual dating to marriage-minded connections, there is a general shift setting a new trend in the online dating world. Online dating is being taken more seriously, as it should be; and the emphasis of online dating is changing. Before people tended to go online to find casual relationships or so called "intimate encounters". Now, more and more people are using the internet to find a soul mate or life partner; which, to some extent, explains the evolution of mail order brides and websites like Match.com, eHarmony.com, and Loversplanet.com.

Aging and the Internet

The age range of people using the internet has broadened. The older generations, say the 30 to 50 year olds, have gotten to grips with the basics that the current generation of 20-somethings picked up when they were kids. The 30 to 50 year olds are less interested in the casual relationship in general; veering towards long-term commitment and marriage, in tune with their instincts and social conditioning. As we grow older, online dating may become the only affective means for us to bond with others, and look to forming lasting relationships. Unless you want to be on your own, it's certainly advisable to get acquainted with online dating as soon as possible. The sooner you realize that the virtual world can work for you, the better.

It's a Jungle: What and Who Is Out There?

The internet is available everywhere: at home, in cafes, on airplanes; you name it. Approximately 1 billion people use the internet worldwide. For anyone venturing out into this virtual world that's grown up so suddenly, it's daunting to review the number of sites catering to the American singles. Some of the best, however, don't allow you to go far wrong. They include Loversplanet.com, Match.com, Yahoo! Personals, AmericanSingles.com and JDate (primarily Jewish). You can find some useful reviews of online dating websites in the following Forbes.com article: Forbes.com Best of the Web - Online Dating.

Another option is Craigslist's personal ad section (if you live in or near a major city) as people regularly post and it's free. If you haven't already come across the network www.craigslist.org is your first port of call; you can navigate the side bar to find your nearest city and most major US and European cities are listed and have their own branch (e.g. www.newyork.craigslist.com).

There are also vast numbers of specialist sites – searches on most dating sites allow you to find singles with interests common to you – sometimes common only to you! There are specialist sites for pet lovers, Lord of the Rings enthusiasts, and professionals; doctors, lawyers, writers. Catering to people's notions that like-minded people are the right ones to surround yourself with, you can be as particular as you like, and you'll still find a personal ad catering to your wants and desires.

The virtual world truly is becoming the oyster of the American Singleton! Become part of Online Dating on Loversplanet.com!

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