Report to Online Dating

Can you really find your true love online? The answer is yes. Some do! Online dating is fast becoming part of mainstream culture and many see it as a great way to meet new people and possibly even find their soulmate.
So, why would someone want to use an online dating service?
· Some people are extremely busy and lack the time to meet people on their own.
· Some singles are tired of the club/bar scene.
· Some are new in town and don't know anyone.
· Some find it hard to find dates in more traditional ways.
· And some live in small towns or rural areas with few opportunities to meet new people.
If you are looking for someone special and have not had much success with conventional dating, you may want to consider online dating. All kinds of people--from business professionals to doctors, lawyers, and even "the boy or girl next door"--are searching for love on the Net.
But you must go into it with your eyes open and with a positive, healthy attitude. Susan, an attractive, 30-something single who has not had a lot of luck finding dates offline, has just such an attitude. Susan is not desperate for a man--she simply wants to find the right man. She says,
I am perfectly happy on my own. I really don't need a man to make me happy. I am happy. What I am looking for is my soulmate, the person who is the right match for me. But if that isn't in the cards for me, that's okay--I am perfectly fine on my own.
If you are desperate to find someone, then the Internet dating market is not for you. Desperate people are likely to make mistakes in judgment. They see only what they want to see, and this can be extremely dangerous in online dating.
Online dating has several advantages, such as the following:
· Anyone (over the age of 18) can participate in online dating--young, old, straight, gay, and even those looking for casual encounters.
· It's quick and easy to get started and you don't need to be a computer whiz. All you need is Internet access.
· You can meet people in a matter of minutes in the comfort of your own home.
· You can search for people of a specific sexual orientation, culture, religion, or location, and find people who share your interests, values, and attitudes.
· When you meet someone, you can get to know each other at your own pace before you meet in person. You are always in control.