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Mars1212
Mars1212

Just curious what people here think of online dating.  It has been pretty meh for me.  I usually do better IRL.  I have found that recently trying to do dating online made my depression far worse.  Seeing people leaving you on read, not responding, is just right there in your face. I recently got off of an app.  One guy got very angry because I didn't answer random late-night texts. That kind of thing spooks me, I mean I hadn't met him and he's basically a stranger at that point.  I got scared and deleted the app. What do you think about it? 

billwfriend
billwfriend
I have not had much luck with the apps....I use meetup.com which is for groups of people to do things in common together....
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
I'm on 2 dating sites. Even though I haven't met anyone that I connected with, I still have faith that it is a great way to meet people. You just have to be careful because there are weirdos out there.
justZeke
justZeke
As soon as I met someone they asked me for a loan. No thanks.
adriasm
adriasm
Sadly there are lots of weirdos and scams out there. I agree rejection is right in your face. From the woman side a lot of men just say hi and try to jump into to sexual things or don’t know how to talk at all or get weird after chatting just a bit. I was terrible about missing red flags or ignoring them because I am dysfunctional. All i have to say is get a fake number ( like google voice) to give out and chat just enough through the dating app to see if they are crazy then talk on the phone through Google voice number before meeting in person. Honestly i posted an interesting picture instead of myself and only sent pictures to guys who would actually hold a real conversation. Some weirdos took a minute to reveal themselves. I think it is hard to find a decent guy anyways IRL or on dating apps FYI
MelT2020
MelT2020
I'm an old fashioned in my 40s want to know u the old kinda way. MeetUp.com you can meet people with similar interests. Bookstores, churches, grocery stores, gas stations, malls...the possibilities are all around...but you do have to use some care bc people these days aren't always who they appear to be
Mars1212
Mars1212
Thanks for the input, everyone!
Lifereallysucks
Lifereallysucks
I'm single and need a date so there's that
confessionsofaqueen
confessionsofaqueen
I should save for a blender, then again I haven't used one in years. Suppose I do miss having my date shakes! In the last five years, the only kind of dates I've had are the ones you consume to digest.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I haven't used it but my niece met her husband on POF and her mom met her partner on POF

I guess it can take time for find the right person..... MeetUp's sound like a good option!!
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