Not so long ago, people thought online dating was reserved for the socially awkward, the weirdos and cranks of society who somehow couldn't function like the rest of the world. It was considered an extreme measure. Today, however, that taboo has pretty much been done away with. Now millions of people are heading to the World Wide Web in search of love. Net love has not only become acceptable, it's quickly becoming the number one method for finding the love of your life. Or if not that, a great date at least. As it stands, even older folks, grandmas and grandpas are hooking up via the net.
It's a huge industry. Sites like Match.com, Plenty of Fish and eHarmony are raking in the dough as users sign up and log-in in the pursuit of true love. Such is the popularity of the field that more and more online dating sites are popping up each day, catering to more discriminating customers.
If you're on the discriminate side, niche online dating sites can make all the difference. Niche sites are matchmaking services that are aimed at a single uniting factor like ethnic background or religious beliefs; however, there are tons of other niche sites. In fact there are niche sites for practically all interests. If you're into online gaming, there's a niche site for that. There are niche sites catered to dog lovers, bike enthusiasts, body art aficionados and the list goes on and on.
There's a site out there for everyone.
Still there are those people who are absolutely puzzled by the whole online dating phenomenon. They see it as some oddball fad. They are always the first ones to ask why. Why would someone date a stranger that they've only met in etherspace? Isn't better to date someone you've actually seen up close and personal? These are valid concerns. The internet can be dodgy. A lot of people lie or fib a little, especially about their appearance or age.
And a lot of people prefer to know what their potential partner actually looks like, off screen.
Fans of online dating like the fact that they don't have to put themselves out on the traditional dating circuit. They don't have to limit themselves to the people they find at the local watering hole or club. Who hasn't been stuck in a conversation with some bore who thinks they are God's greatest gift to mankind? There's also the fact that the internet is global. Online daters can be much more selective than their offline counterparts. It's easier to engage in conversation online, especially when you already know about a person from reading their profile. It's more casual, less daunting. The fear of rejection you get in a live scenario isn't there.
Online dating also has its benefits in times of economic or social uncertainty. Finding someone to talk to online when things are rough can be comforting. In difficult times people start thinking about their priorities. They start to yearn for someone to love and to cherish through the good and the bad. Online dating can help with that.
Those who criticize online dating fail to realize that all the deceptions and lies that seem to plague the online dating scene are also characteristic of meatspace dating. - 31991
It's a huge industry. Sites like Match.com, Plenty of Fish and eHarmony are raking in the dough as users sign up and log-in in the pursuit of true love. Such is the popularity of the field that more and more online dating sites are popping up each day, catering to more discriminating customers.
If you're on the discriminate side, niche online dating sites can make all the difference. Niche sites are matchmaking services that are aimed at a single uniting factor like ethnic background or religious beliefs; however, there are tons of other niche sites. In fact there are niche sites for practically all interests. If you're into online gaming, there's a niche site for that. There are niche sites catered to dog lovers, bike enthusiasts, body art aficionados and the list goes on and on.
There's a site out there for everyone.
Still there are those people who are absolutely puzzled by the whole online dating phenomenon. They see it as some oddball fad. They are always the first ones to ask why. Why would someone date a stranger that they've only met in etherspace? Isn't better to date someone you've actually seen up close and personal? These are valid concerns. The internet can be dodgy. A lot of people lie or fib a little, especially about their appearance or age.
And a lot of people prefer to know what their potential partner actually looks like, off screen.
Fans of online dating like the fact that they don't have to put themselves out on the traditional dating circuit. They don't have to limit themselves to the people they find at the local watering hole or club. Who hasn't been stuck in a conversation with some bore who thinks they are God's greatest gift to mankind? There's also the fact that the internet is global. Online daters can be much more selective than their offline counterparts. It's easier to engage in conversation online, especially when you already know about a person from reading their profile. It's more casual, less daunting. The fear of rejection you get in a live scenario isn't there.
Online dating also has its benefits in times of economic or social uncertainty. Finding someone to talk to online when things are rough can be comforting. In difficult times people start thinking about their priorities. They start to yearn for someone to love and to cherish through the good and the bad. Online dating can help with that.
Those who criticize online dating fail to realize that all the deceptions and lies that seem to plague the online dating scene are also characteristic of meatspace dating. - 31991
About the Author:
Online dating sites provide real value to those seeking love. Jayde Johanssen understands the online dating world is nothing more than a cyber mirror image of the real dating world. Another opportunity for love, nothing sinister.
