Which one do you prefer? Online dating or Offline dating?
By vincent1537
@vincent1537 (4)
China
June 4, 2010 10:57pm CST
Dating online is convenient,however,I don't think screened people are sincere and serious.They just want to play.Offline dating will cost money,what's more,it will waste my time supposed I failed to meet a like-minded girl.I'm confused,will you give me some suggestions?
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20 responses
@armymancorey (27)
• United States
6 Jun 10
Unless of course the other person is lying, which is Sooo much easier online.
@Lanz_negosyante (74)
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
yeah thats true they must not depend on online dating because they can fake their pictures that are attracting.. the best thing for this is if you want to know that person.. you must give your full interest and be serious on what you are doing.. get to know each other and for sure this is costly so before you go in this situation you must be ready
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
5 Jun 10
When I was single, I never had too many problems finding a date when I wanted one, so I never really needed online dating. I guess it is a good thing for some people though...
@bharatreddy (83)
• India
6 Jun 10
i think online dating is not so good according to me because w can't know the mentality of others by simply chating online
@armymancorey (27)
• United States
6 Jun 10
Hmm, I say don't look at it as time wasted, but rather as time invested, any good thing will take work,( and most likely money too).
And BTW Offline if you didn't guess XD
@JOIEMARVIC (2335)
• Philippines
7 Jun 10
I would still prefer offline dating.It's more sincere and truthful rather than online dating. Of course online dating is much more convenient and the choices are a lot more compared to offline dating, but still I cannot imagine myself finding a partner in life thru online activities. Nothing compares to the cheesy feeling offline dating gives.
@careguarden (5670)
• Philippines
6 Jun 10
I've known lots of people who able to find their partner in life through online dating. I think online dating gives lots of choices and opportunities to meet someone, unlike on offline dating. However there could be lots of disadvantages when it comes to online dating,since there are lots of people who are just having fun or not really serious on looking for a relationship. So it takes a lot of time to really tell that the person is into serious relationship. Just use your instinct and be cautious when it comes to online dating...
@ndubose (418)
• United States
6 Jun 10
I would say neither but I have friends who have met someone on and off line and have great relationships, my friend has been with her boyfriend for a year and they met online, have a great relationship they both had kids from previous relationships and they love each other they actually met on one of the free online dating sites but I have some EHarmony friends who are married too....So love is in the air I guess you just have to do the research and really want the relationship...It never hurts to try
@kukueye (1759)
• Malaysia
6 Jun 10
Online dating is for introduction only.Still require face to face offline dating when the time comes or in advance dating .For intimate and more improvement in dating relationship offline will be required.I thought your can hold hands,hugs,kiss while online.Virtual gift of rose and cholocate TASTE different from the real world version.ahaha.Online dating is full of fraud and scandal.Digital lies are full in online dating and need to be confirm by face to face dating in offline dating.
@christiana81 (717)
• Romania
24 Jul 10
I prefer offline dating. I don trust persoons i meet online...for dating...evryone try to be someone else....
@vivek2006 (1418)
• India
5 Jun 10
I like to date girls in real but even meeting through internet also excites me so i'll say both are pretty much on the same level, it just depends which one suits you more. Although with offline dating you would get to know the person much quicker than you would do in online dating but still if you take steps carefully in online dating i think you can make it a success but one thing is for sure if you wanna get in a serious online relationship you will need to put a lot of time and effort to know that person closely. I think online dating is for casual, not so serious, short term relationships but hey you might even find a serious one too though it can be hard to find. I think with online dating shy girls tend to be naughty as well as they are not talking face to face at the start so you might just be able to see the naughty side of girls online much more and might become a lucky encounter. If you wanna take my view i would say dating remains dating be it offline or online, i would love to be with any of my dates be it offline or online.
@meemingNEW (2226)
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
If you wanna take dating seriously, then offline dating would be the next best thing to meet people and get to know them more personally. You can always lie or hide the whole truth about yourself through online dating because not all take that stuff seriously. Finding someone to date is really something that takes effort, some give no effort at all yet they meet someone accidental. Its their luck I suppose. For you, if you wanna start meeting someone who you think you'd wanna date, then don't mind if it cost you money. Just don't spend much so that it won't be hard for you to accept if there will no longer be a second date for you two. Best of luck
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
6 Jun 10
Online dating is not healthy. A real date is supposed to be "flesh and blood" going out with a person in order to get to know the person better. You may a part of her online but of course you would like to see if there is real chemistry when you meet her personally. How can you even hold her hand online?
@shawntae54 (14)
• United States
6 Jun 10
Date offline in person. Then this way you can see if the person is playing games and get a feel for what they are like. Also you can see what they look like that day. Versus if you date someone online, they could be using an old picture or even worse a fake picture. Plus when you talk to them in person you can cut through all the bull and ask them directly and examine their facial expressions. Where as if you date online you have to hunt and guess as to what's real and whats not? All you have to go on is a picture and the words they are typing. Plus its more fun to flirt in person with real feelings to react to.
@eccentricminded18 (61)
• Philippines
5 Jun 10
i go with offline dating. real-life interaction is still the best, though people often say that online dating is much more practical. the bad thing is, behind the convenience, is the idea that you could be dating a "cyberhuman"...someone who simply created a virtual persona. however, online dating is fine if you at least know him/her in person.
@meseyt89 (5)
• United States
5 Jun 10
I think it depends on what type of online dating your talking about. Are you seriously trying to meet someone with intentions on becoming a real life item? Will you meet each other? I don't think it hurts to give both a try. If the person you are interested in online seems hesitant to talk on the phone or chat via web cam I'd bail; they're usually hiding something. Also, I wouldn't recommend blind dating. That can be a waste of time and money. You should involve yourself in more activities and groups in real life and meet people that way. Don't feel like just because your talking to someone online that you can't still continue to meet people in real life too. However, if your online relationship develops into something more than friends and there's some real potential there for a future together, then treat it just like you would if they were there with you.