I have to say I haven't had much luck on the various dating sites I have tried. I am not sure what the problem is, but there was definitely no "Picking and Choosing"!
More like...waiting for a response and then deciding what to do with it...
I did have one e-mail relationship that lasted for a few months. He fell off the face of the earth when we decided to meet. I deleted the account a cut all contact with that site. BUT it was also free and was interesting to spend time on. That site was OK cupid
I also have been on Match and Chemistry. Met one terrific guy that I liked a LOT. But he was rebounding and it didn't work out. *sigh*. I met several others, but no Chemistry. Speaking of Chemistry, I tried that also.
I think these sites CAN be useful for meeting people. I think it is good to meet in person, in a public place , being safe, as soon as you are comfortable doing so. I felt used and annoyed when the one e-mailing guy turned out to be a cyber-player. I could have moved on that much sooner if we had set up a meeting and he had pulled his disappearing act then.
With springtime on the horizon I am feeling the urge to start dating again myself. Just not sure how to put myself "out there".
Good luck! SG
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