Online Dating 101.1

Over the course of the next couple weeks we are going to be posting a series of online dating tips to help ease any concerns or hesitations about dating online.

We are going to kick off with the feelings of signing up online on a singles site.  The bottom line?  Don’t be ashamed of it, everyone is doing it!

1. Don’t feel self-conscious about online dating

If you’re ashamed or hesitant about looking for Mr or Ms Right online, don’t be. A recent online vote reveals there is really no longer a stigma about online dating, with 98% of respondents stating it’s a good way to meet a partner.

Here are a few poll takers’ experiences for insight. Feel free to contribute yours in our remarks section for dialogue.

” Met my girl almost six years back on Match.com and we got married last August. Way to go!”
– Miguel
” Met my significant other online, been together five years and have a beautiful little girl. I realize it may not work for everybody. However, don’t knock it until you try it!”
– Jennifer
“I found my partner online and we’re very much in love. I admit it’s quite a challenging experience, but once you sift out the players, it can be positive.”
– Fiona