Online Dating has become the #1 industry on the internet and it is growing increasingly popular and accepted each and every day. There are cereal daters, tepid daters, repeat daters, and short term daters. Whichever category you fall into, I have to warn you to be careful. There are a couple of very important things you must know bout the online dating universe and the effects it can have on your life. Online dating can be hazardous to your health.

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1) Dating Online ruins your personal life. Have you noticed the finer things in life are usually shared with family or close friends? If you online date, you’ll have less time for these same family and friends, which is unhealthy. These joys, the finer things, are what make us happy. As there are only so many hours in a day to see family and friends and experience these healthy joys, the time online dating will consume can be damaging. Okay, you want to try online dating, but at what personal cost? Online dating is addictive and easy. Once you start, you’re not going to stop until you find your “perfect match.” Pretty soon you’ll spend so much time dating that you’ll never see your family or friends. If this happens you’ll lack “happy connectivity” in your life, which can lead to many health concerns such as depression.

2) Dating Online can give you an STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease). Those who date online meet an abundance of interesting and attractive people. The unfortunate thing is that when two interested people go on a “date” it invariably leads to sex. While sex is good and natural between two human beings who are interested and attracted to one another, online dating can open the door to serious problems. Online dating brings the opportunity-to-close ratio for sex into overdrive. The more sex you have, the more likely you are to catch a sexually transmitted disease. Be careful! STD’s can lead to death if you’re not careful. If STD’s don’t scare you, how about becoming a Sexaholic? Or even, a Sexaholic with a non curable STD? Scary stuff.

3) Dating Online can lead to bankruptcy. Plain and simple, dating is really expensive. Sushi restaurants, flowers, Godiva chocolates, fancy clothes, all of these things are expensive. A decent first date at minimum costs at least $30. I know some guys who receive 20 emails a day from interested and attractive women. Some women I know receive close to 200 a day! Lets say my guy friend who gets 20 emails a day decided to go on a date with these 20 interested people. He is a gentleman, so he always pays. At $30 a night done 20 times, his out of pocket cost is $600. What if he went out with all the women who were interested over the course of just one week? He’d be spending $4,200 a week!! That’s $16,800 a month, or $201,600 a year! Yuck! Be careful. Even though he met all these women on a free online dating website, dating is expensive and at $201,600 a year, he’ll file for bankruptcy in no time.

4) Dating Online can lead to death. In this day and age, everybody is trying to be different and stand out to be memorable. This is the same for dating. Everybody is looking for that “unique” date idea that will be fun, engaging, original and ultimately make your potential match melt and fall in love with you. Dating is a game as old as time itself. There aren’t many things humans have not done yet. We’ve all been to dinner, we’ve all been to movies and we’ve all been bowling. What else is there? In our attempt to be original with each and every date, we start doing stupid things like sky diving. What if the parachute doesn’t open? Maybe you go Camping. What if you get eaten by a bear? Maybe you go sailing. What if the boat capsizes and your drown? Meeting all these people through online dating and trying to be something original in their life is risky. If you’re not careful, online dating can lead to death.

5) Dating Online can get your butt kicked. As we date online, we always meet new people and we cannot help but to compare the new date to the last. Each time we date, we judge, we decide what we like or don’t like them move on. In short, we upgrade. Because it is easy to meet so many quality people through online dating, upgrading is done quickly and efficiently. Eventually, after we’ve run through the gambit of the online dating world, we will decide to settle with someone we believed to be the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be! Congratulations. Problem is, because you have the best, and because all people are on the same mission for you as the best, you’ve set yourself up for disaster. Every person on the planet is going to be interested in your chosen mate, so be prepared for bar fights, arguments and cussing matches. The male tendency to dominate and compete will ultimately ruin your relationship, but along the way you’ll have to do a lot of ass kicking and accept a couple of beatings. This is natural law and order and it cannot be avoided. Only online date if you’re prepared to get your ass kicked.

In conclusion, Online Dating can be a dangerous game. If you want to live a simple, ignorant and petty life with few friends and no adventure, DO NOT online date. Online dating will ruin all these hopes and dreams of your simple life. Online dating is ONLY for the adventurous, inspired and modern individual looking to expand, grow and enrich their life with moments and memories you cannot write about, only experience, and enjoy (hopefully!).

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Question: What could Match.com, eHarmony, and AdultFriendFinder possibly have in common and why do you care? Answer: They are all online dating sites designed with a very specific objective and person in mind. Fact is, an amazing number of people sign up to the wrong dating site and wonder why it doesn’t work for them…So, if you are looking for a serious relationship, don’t you think it would be a mistake to join AdultFriendFinder? Yes, it may be fun to look around and flirt, etc., but are you really being honest with yourself and with the other members of that site?

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eHarmony is intended for people looking for a long-term, serious relationship, A.K.A. “looking for marriage”.

AdultFriendFinder is intended for people looking for a casual, and in most cases, a sexual relationship, A.K.A. “not looking for marriage”.

Match.com falls somewhere in between, focusing on casual dating that may potentially turn into a long term relationship.

There are literally hundreds, even thousands, of dating sites to choose from. How do you know which ones are right for you? As you begin your search for the best online dating site, you will probably be surprised by the number of options. Online dating services are popping up daily on the internet, making the decision of choosing the “right” service a bit overwhelming.

It’s well worth the extra time to find 2 or 3 dating sites that fit your personality and offer the services that you’re looking for. Narrow down the list of potential online dating sites to your top 3 and then compare them to determine the pros and cons of each one. Pay particular attention to the monthly cost and features offered by each dating site.

While more and more ‘free’ dating sites are becoming available, most sites differentiate between free and paid memberships. In general, most dating sites will let you upload your profile and a few photos, and search through their database of profiles for free (but they may not let you see all of the details). You will most likely have to pay for any additional features.

Once you’ve chosen a few, sign up for each of them. It only takes a little extra time and you’re sure to meet different people on each of the different sites.

Here are some excellent tips for finding a service that will best match your needs:

1. Establish a budget. Decide how much money you want to spend, and set a budget. Most online dating websites charge a recurring monthly fee, but there are a few that have a one-time membership fee, and even fewer totally free sites. Determine up front how much you want to spend so that you can narrow your choices and avoid sites that don’t fit in your budget.
2. Ask for references. Talk to friends and family to see if they or anyone they know has had a good experience with a particular online dating website. If you don’t know anyone, you can always check out an online dating guide. Just go to your favorite search engine and type in “online dating guide”. You’ll get plenty to choose from.
3. Try to choose an online dating service that has been around for a couple of years. The best way to find out how long a website has been around is to go to the website’s “About Us” page where you will learn not only the date the site was started but also the company’s philosophy. Another good source of information is the “FAQ”, or frequently asked questions page on the website.
4. Do your research. Take the time to check your favorite search engines for popular dating sites. Try searching terms like “online dating”, “meet someone online”, or “online personals” to generate lists of potential online sites for you.
5. Consider specialized or niche sites. Think about any special interests or unique situations that might require a more specialized online dating website. If you are interesting in something specific like Single Parents, Christian Dating, Jewish Dating, Senior Dating, Gay Dating, or Adult Dating, make sure you include those terms in your search (see #4 above).
6. Determine the pros and cons of your top picks. Narrow down the list of potential online sites to your top three and compare them to determine pros and cons of each one. Compare them buy cost and features that are interesting to you such as live chat, online video, and number of members on the site.
7. Sign up to multiple dating sites. Don’t be afraid to sign-up for multiple websites or change services if you are not satisfied. The goal is to meet new people online and enjoy the process. If a particular site is not meeting your needs, move on before you invest more of your money on a service that isn’t right for you.
8. For safety and convenience, look for online dating services that offer onsite messaging and email services. This will allow you to communicate with people using a special email provided by the dating service instead of using your personal email or IM (instant message). You should stay anonymous, at least at first. You wouldn’t walk into a bar with a name and address tag around your neck, would you? It is important, however, to use a valid email address when signing up for your account. Most dating sites give you the option to receive email notification of replies to your personal ad, and some even forward the reply right to your email box. You won’t want to miss these emails! I suggest that you use a free email account, such as Yahoo Mail or Hotmail , to reduce the possibility of spam. Just remember to check your new mailbox!
9. Make sure the dating service offers secure payment methods. Also, look at the type of payments accepted (credit card, check, money order, PayPal, etc.) to ensure the options work for you.
10. Look for websites that offer free trials. Look for an online dating service that will allow you to browse profiles and photos before you join, or a service that offers a free trial period so you can talk to people that you are interested in meeting before you have to pay. This allows you to fully understand the number and types of potential matches already signed up with the service.

Authors, Coaches, and Online Dating Insiders — Dan and Jennifer — reveal the secrets to finding love online. As you follow their proven dating tips and amazingly simple relationship advice you’ll quickly and easily find your perfect match on the Internet.

If you are looking for online dating advice, imagine you are invited to a party full of strangers and as you enter the room everyone turns to look at you. You can see them smiling, nodding their heads as if acknowledging you but you could sense that they are checking you out, wondering who you are, where you are from or maybe just wondering how you got invited to the party. Kind of awkward at first but as you ease in you notice that people start warming up to you and the conversation starts to flow.

Safety: Meet in a public place.

Dating online is similar in so many ways except feeling awkward because instead of others checking you out you get the chance to check them out first. You don’t have to create a conversation if you don’t want to. It feels a lot like a party, except you call the shots, make your own list and choose who gets to be invited to your party. Isn’t that nice? This is one of the reasons why millions of people nowadays look for their partners online. Imagine meeting someone without having to buy a drink first, while you are wearing pajamas in the comfort of your home and at your own leisure time.

Dating online has been around for a while but to some baby boomers it is still a mystery and can be intimidating. If this is something you have been thinking about, think no more. You have nothing to lose and you will have an opportunity to meet with thousands of active members who are looking for someone just like you. Dating online websites have evolved with technology and based on human needs. A lot of features have been incorporated over the years to ensure that members have many options and opportunities to meet with that special someone. The best parts of online dating websites are that they allow you to try them first before joining and they guarantee that you will find someone.

Dating sites use the latest and most advanced technology for people to meet, especially for love and lasting relationships, yet they preserve the old-fashioned values by letting you know the person first before proceeding with any actual physical dating or contact. Of course just like everything else in this life there are always two sides of the story, the pro and con of dating online.

Joining any dating site without knowing what you are looking for is just like shooting in the dark, you won’t know what you are going to hit. So take your time, research the site that suits your needs like age, gender, ethnicity, website features and others. When you find one, browse through the site as if you are window shopping. Does it look good? Do you feel good about it? If so then proceed with making your profile. You don’t have to tell your whole life story and bore someone to death but give it some thought. Let people know who you are and the kind of person you wish to meet. Simplify your life by being honest and truthful so that you will attract people who will like you for who you are. If you love a simple life this is the first step to avoid complication. Some advantages of dating online are privacy, convenience, inexpensive, and distance is no barrier. You can log in and out anytime you want from anywhere you choose.

Just like meeting with someone in the bar, meeting someone online means you have to be careful or cautious. Never reveal your personal information without taking your time to know the person first. Just like being out in the open world where you have to be street smart, to be safe dating online means you have to be virtually smart. If it does not feel right then it probably is not. Dig a little deeper about the other person so that you won’t regret later. Above all stay smart, and use all rules about being safe in the virtual world. Ready to mingle?

My wife & I met through online dating and are now happily married. We would like to help others find this same happiness. They have a blog at Dating Advice Online. If you are considering dating online or know someone who is please visit us.