Online
dating seems to be today’s way of meeting the person of
your dreams.
What can be more convenient than hanging out in
front of your computer in the comfort of your own home
instead of the local bar?
There
are pros and cons to online dating though. Let’s talk about
the pros first.
Many singles find it easier chatting with someone
on line than in person. You don’t have
to worry about what to wear or if you’re having a bad
hair day.
You can ask those uncomfortable questions that
you want answered but would never ask face to face. Online dating
pros may also include not having to drive anywhere,
especially if you’re a single parent, you can still be
at home while your kids tucked safely in bed. This would also
help with your budget, as you won’t have to pay for a
babysitter.
Another
pro to online dating is the advantage of getting to know
the other’s personality by responses they make to your
questions or statements. You can ask
questions and evaluate their responses, and if they
appear to be compatible you have the option to keep
chatting, if they don’t seem to be your type, you can
simply block them.
Another
pro to online dating is the convenience of being able to
search for your dream date any time you want. You can log on
to any dating web site, any time of day, even at 2 am if
you’re having one of those sleepless
nights.
Online
dating can also have many cons. The person
you’re corresponding with may not be the person they’re
portraying to be.
They may seem to be this easy-going, down to
earth individual when in reality they may be someone
totally different.
Since you’re not looking at them and making eye
contact, it may not be as easy to tell if they’re
feeding you a line.
Another
con could be their picture is inaccurate; perhaps
they’ve posted a picture from years ago when they were
fit and weighed less. If you’re first
impression for finding your perfect match is based on
looks, perhaps ask how recent their picture actually is.
Regardless
of your dating history, be conscious of the pros and
cons to online dating. There are many
fish in the sea, don’t settle, but be sure to watch out
for the sharks.
