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writes:What are your tips when it comes to online dating/chatting? Pros and cons of online dating?I've tried two dating sites so far. Eharmony began with a long personality questionaire. After finishing it, you're presented with your best matches based on personality. You can also filter distance, age, education, career, and ethnicity. Communication was done via pre-selected questions and processes. This allowed me to get familiar with the other party's personality and values before direct communication. It was comfortable and private. However, a huge drawback was being unable to view users' photos without paying an expensive fee.OKCupid began with a profile for you to fill in. All optional, but of course the more you fill out the better. It included plenty of basic info stats and mini essays for you to fill out and express yourself. Communication was done via direct messaging. A bit too direct, but it allows you to get an immediate feel for the person. Viewing photos was great though. However, a huge drawback is being unable to view users via personality match without paying. There are strong pros and cons to each site. Eharmony allows narrow profile matching and selectivity. OKCupid allows free browsing of all users. Eharmony is comfortable and private, while OKCupid is direct. Eharmony doesn't allow free photo viewing while OKCupid does. These are two dating sites I've tried. What dating sites have you tried and which do you recommend? Any tips? Advice for online dating in general? Thanks! Reply to this Question
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reader, YourCoach +, writes (9 May 2013):
I have been on dating sites not too long ago (say like 3 years ago) For me it didn't work. At all.That doesn't mean it can't work for others. You have some definite pros, but also cons. Personal advice, if you do want a real relationship going on, please go off the dating sites and hit the parks in your city. Chances are you meet your match when you least expect it.
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reader, human_male  +, writes (4 May 2013):
 I can't recommend a site, but it's probably best if you join a pay site to weed out the time wasters.
But you're not going to get anywhere unless you talk to, and meet people. So do a lot of that. Don't hold off meeting someone until you find someone who ticks all your boxes. Just get out there and meet lots of people.
But be safe.
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