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writes:I'm on dating sites and it's not good. We start chatting, start connecting and they request money. Why do they feel it's okay to ask a stanger whom they've never met for money? It's a complete turn off.Even on social media they reach out as well and eventually ask for money. I must have a money sign on my forehead lol. I block them of course but I'm ready to get off the dating sites...
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reader, Honeypie  +, writes (4 January 2023):
 Report those who ask for money, ASAP. (the the dating site)
Try another website IF you want to online date, Or try something different, like meeting people through hobbies, friends etc.
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reader, kenny  +, writes (4 January 2023):
 I am not a fan of dating sites to be honest, for the very reasons that you describes, along with all the other things like catfishing, ghosting, and just generally messing people around.
You could change the dating sites you use to some more reliable ones, or give internet dating a break altogether. I have used them in the past but deleted them all a while back as I found it frustrating.
I would advise giving it a break for a while, maybe go out with friends, or get some hobby's, join some classes, put yourself out there. I believe finding true love starts with loving our self first. You will find someone, and probably when you least expect it.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 January 2023): These scammers go on the free sites so switch to a proper paid site. One of the better more expensive ones. Become harder and say no and block anyone like this. They are not picking you out personally, it is not a personal thing, they do it as their paid full time job and say the same thing to everyone. If your profile reads as if you are soft / kind or got a lot of money then of course you will get it more. Whichever site you use and no matter how good it is and how well you write your profile you will find that most of the people you like live too far away to meet, that is the way of the World now.To be honest I cannot see any point at all in pursuing a long distance thing. And the scammers often hide behind being long distance.
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reader, Ciar +, writes (4 January 2023):
 You might want to reconsider the dating sites you're on. Perhaps pick one decent one. I'm no expert since I've been married since before Google, but I heard from others that eHarmony was good.
Also, you might want to have a friend review your profile. Someone mature, with sound judgment. If you want you can post some of it here and we can help fine tune it, just please do not post anything that might identify you.
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