Comments on: Hey Match.com guy–can you join Myspace?

By: TC

TC — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:21:28 +0000

Complex dating world, I try not to think about it. Special someone should come to you, so just live your life to the fullest.

By: Ryan K

Ryan K — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:52:05 +0000

You’re cute!

By: Shalin

Shalin — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:47:08 +0000

I don’t really do social networking sites (I’m 29 and didn’t really “grow up” with it…). I used to be on match.com, but it just didn’t work for me and I have gotten on ethnic/culture niche dating sites and have had success even though I’m a not a very serious member…sometimes I’ll only pay the membership if I get a “I want to meet you” from an intriguing member.

For me and others who may be kinda fuddy-duddy-like/shy about dating, the dating websites are a …gateway to just freakin’ getting out in the great wide physical world and meeting people. I can definitely mingle pretty well, but it takes a little prodding from myself or friends.

Personal lessons learned:
>long distance dating is emotionally complicated
>from start of contact to e-mail, chat, chat w/webcam, and/or face-to-face meeting shouldn’t take more than 14days or 4-5 contacts. …I think it’s just a rule of thumb, there’s exceptions of course but if there is really some chemistry it should show by that time.
>having some sarcasm or funny story the first time you chat/talk to the other helps to cut the initial nervousness or pretentiousness

I’ve recently gotten on Okcupid and really enjoy it - the tests on their are fun and some are really insightful and the site seems to draw people that are pretty unique. I totally recommend it just for the fun personality tests and there’s some social networking there as well. Fun!

Best,
Shalin

By: Ross C Brown

Ross C Brown — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:07:23 +0000

Match.com hates me! I am yet to have any luck with it. I wish Google would make good on their April Fools dating website - after all dating is just another search problem.

I don’t want to fill out a profile, I want Google to use my search history (etc…) and find me the girl of my dreams…

Google knows what I want…

By: Ashok

Ashok — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:18:41 +0000

which way are ya hoping to catch your “jogging ivy league” sweety?

By: lara

lara — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:01:05 +0000

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By: ob81

ob81 — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:44:32 +0000

The early bird gets the worm. Normal people use dating sites now, so I would go for it.

By: Cyril

Cyril — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:14:25 +0000

Nice post Neha.

I think you made the right choice here - you have no special problem with “human interaction” and you’re not yet desperate - you should not be ! (hey, i don’t mean that dating sites are for desperate people ! I know a lot of great people who are using it to boost their chance to find the “right fish”). So stick to real life…

PS : why nobody pokes me with “I luv you” messages ? I’m jealous

By: Caroline McCarthy

Caroline McCarthy — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:12:58 +0000

can i be miranda? except cuter.

By: Kenny O

Kenny O — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:10:12 +0000

Real life is soooooo much more predictable, and even then…..