Anyone joined a dating site what are your experiences?

Years ago I had found that Match was the best site, and people that were genuinely looking would spend the $30 a month, a dollar a day, to be full members. It's not like you are signing up forever. I looked a couple weeks ago, and there were many of the same photos that I saw many years ago, and not a large number of people in my area. Plus I am much more conservative these days and it seems that the vast majority of single women there are the opposite.
 
I stuck my toe in the water years ago. It was not for me, but I had low expectations to begin with. I do know one couple that met that way and who ended up getting married. For me, it's not the way to meet women. It seems like a meat market to me.
 

JustDave said:
I stuck my toe in the water years ago. It was not for me, but I had low expectations to begin with. I do know one couple that met that way and who ended up getting married. For me, it's not the way to meet women. It seems like a meat market to me.
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I suppose it all depends what you're looking for. I'm too old to be giving out my body for free ..or looking for one night stands..or someone to foot the bill on days out... I just want to meet someone who can be a really good friend...
 
Lawrence00 said:
Years ago I had found that Match was the best site, and people that were genuinely looking would spend the $30 a month, a dollar a day, to be full members. It's not like you are signing up forever. I looked a couple weeks ago, and there were many of the same photos that I saw many years ago, and not a large number of people in my area. Plus I am much more conservative these days and it seems that the vast majority of single women there are the opposite.
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see...that's the thing. if the same people are on there year after year.. either something is wrong with THEM..or these dating sites don't work..
 
hollydolly said:
oh yes but they're not for trying to find a date ..
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Don't be so sure. I met a couple gals on the road who were much younger than I am that where headed a couple of hundred miles to attend a NASCAR race. When I mentioned to them I didn't think that many women were that interested in racing, they confessed that they were just looking for guys. I can't say that women generally go to races for that purpose, but women are where you meet them, and that's where you meet them; Grocery stores, gas stations, hiking trails, ski hills, whatever. And apparently NASCAR.
 
Now then, all you young senior ladies that still have your juices flowing, be warned, just because this older, older senior always comes second in a race with a tortoise, doesn't mean that he is out of the game, well, in truth I think he is, which is such a comfort, because if he went out on a date now, he'd likely fall asleep half way through the coffee. 😊
 
JustDave said:
Don't be so sure. I met a couple gals on the road who were much younger than I am that where headed a couple of hundred miles to attend a NASCAR race. When I mentioned to them I didn't think that many women were that interested in racing, they confessed that they were just looking for guys. I can't say that women generally go to races for that purpose, but women are where you meet them, and that's where you meet them; Grocery stores, gas stations, hiking trails, ski hills, whatever. And apparently NASCAR.
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Not for me thanks.... I like motor sports.. but I wouldn't want to be picked up by a guy at one...
 
Georgiagranny said:
I'm old and know stuff. One of the things I know for sure is that when you're looking, there's nobody within miles. When you find just one (👉one👈) more appear out of thin air.
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...I haven't been looking up to now... and even when I start looking, I'll only be doing it on a casual basis.. I won't be rushing to find just anyone.. like @jujube was back in the day..I've been genuinely thinking of not bothering and just getting a dog for company.. and that's what 'll do if I think the whole dating site thing is not for me..
 
hollydolly said:
...I haven't been looking up to now... and even when I start looking, I'll only be doing it on a casual basis.. I won't be rushing to find just anyone.. like @jujube was back in the day..I've been genuinely thinking of not bothering and just getting a dog for company.. and that's what 'll do if I think the whole dating site thing is not for me..
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One of my online dates was a dog owner and we took a walk in a park where there were many people walking their dogs. She told me that getting a dog was a good way to meet people.
 
I think if you join a group with shared similar interests like cooking, pottery, design...whatever tickles your fancy...and then they post a Facebook group forum, that would be a cool way to meet someone.

My nephew goes to University and met his gal pal on the school forum. I'd be wary of dating sites, but I'm kind of old school. I think meeting someone on a shared interest forum would be the way to go.
 
I walk my dogs daily at a park and have met many people. A few weeks ago I met a guy that was very interested in me which was flattering but I didn’t feel any chemistry. Although I have many friends it would be nice to go out with a man occasionally.
 
I met my 2nd wife on "Lava.com" and we had a wonderful life together for 17 years until she passed away.

Met my current girl friend on "Match.com." Things are going real well. We love hiking, travel and eating healthy food.

Regardless, of all the bad media stories and all the negative comments here from women that keep writing, "I'm Finished With Men" here are a few simple rules from Packerjohn (that's me!)

1. Be honest with your write up. Lies will back fire on you.
2. First meeting should always be in a coffee shop with other people around.
3. Red Flag - Talking about money on 1st dates.
4. Red Flag - Men complaining about an ex. Women complaining about "bad" husband. These folks have unsolved issues. Keep away!
5. Don't fall for stories that they are working overseas.
6. Keep away from men who only talk about themselves and never ask about you.
7. Remember, you might have to "kiss a lot of frogs, before meeting Prince Charming."
8. First night sex is a big NO, NO! He doesn't care about you. He only wants SEX!

If you are a woman looking for a man with a bald head and a huge unshaven beard, you in luck. There are millions out there. However, make sure they know how to bath and brush their teeth. Ha, ha!

Internet dating works but you need to be careful and you need to use common sense.
 
Teacher Terry said:
I walk my dogs daily at a park and have met many people. A few weeks ago I met a guy that was very interested in me which was flattering but I didn’t feel any chemistry. Although I have many friends it would be nice to go out with a man occasionally.
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Chemistry isn’t always instant. With all the romance movies and novels we’ve been conditioned to believe it should be but for many, it’s a slow building process so I wouldn’t totally ditch the idea.
 

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