Online dating sites - they’re not all the same
August 19th, 2007
I run into a lot of people who tell me they tried online dating and it didn’t work for them. When I ask for more details and get the full story, it usually turns out they’d tried one dating site and when it didn’t meet their expectations assumed all dating sites are the same and quit trying altogether.
In my opinion, you’ve not really given online dating a proper chance until you’ve looked at 5-10 sites and properly tried (as in, signed up for the free account, ran a detailed search and maybe even joined the free trial) at least 2-3. There are literally thousands of sites out there and while there are things that are bound to be similar, there’s also plenty of differences in everything from features to audience. a Ford Fiesta and an Audi TT are both cars: they both have wheels and seats, etc. but driving one would not necessarily tell you all there is to know about driving the other. If it’s driving itself you don’t enjoy, the differences may pass you by, but until you’ve tried a few different cars, you may not be able to pinpoint exactly what it is you dislike.
If you’re on a dating site that isn’t delivering you the results you want, try a different one and try to make it as different as possible - bigger, smaller, more niche, more generic - whatever can give you a broader taste of the industry.
You may discover that what you dislike is common to all dating sites, or you may well discover there is more to online dating than you thought.
Entry Filed under: Online Dating Tips
2 Comments Add your own
1. Molly | August 30th, 2007 at 1:07 am
Average looking men, especially need to understand that they need to contact many women at a dating site to get a few responses. The most attractive women will be heavily sought after and the competition can be fierce. Best to be original to stand out.
2. internet dating | September 1st, 2007 at 2:51 pm
the reason why it’s not working for them is because they are doing things which DON’T work.
Another reason why it doesn’t work for some people is because they select the wrong site for what they’re looking for…
and the biggest reason why it doesn’t work for them is because they don’t understand HOW to meet women online.
Dave M.
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