According to Match.com, 1 in 5 relationships are now starting online. Other dating statistics reveal how much acceptance online dating has gained in a short ten-year period. That said, many people still hesitate to use online dating, often only because of what they perceive to be the social judgment attached to it.
Instead of making arguments to address the question of “Should I try online dating?”, I’ll instead ask you a few questions to help you decide if it is worth trying.
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How Are You Currently Finding Dates?
What methods do you use today to find dates? How well do those methods currently work? Are you meeting the kind of people you are most interested in or is it just random strangers?
If you have trouble answering these questions then in your mind think of the last five dates you went on. If you are finding dates with relative ease then it would seem online dating isn’t something you need. However, if you struggle to find dates or if you can’t even remember how long it’s been since you’ve been on five dates online dating is a great option. Actually, even if you are finding dates with relative ease online dating can help you find more dates so it is still a great way to go.
How Much Do You Have in Common on These First Dates?
While online dating can lead to some crazy first dates, it also brings people together who have similar beliefs and interests. Are your first dates with people you get along with well or is it just random people who you may or may not have shared interests with? While random dating can lead to success, online dating offers you more control over the types of people you are meeting.
Are You More Concerned with Who You Meet or How You Meet Them?
You should be concerned with who you are meeting but for many people the how because far more important. This is sad because you could be missing out on a great relationship just because some other person might think it strange that you met on the internet. Would you trade a great relationship just to avoid have someone thing something about you?
Take 10 Days to Really Decide
Earlier this year I wrote my 10-Day Online Dating Challenge. In those 10 days, I walk you through steps you can take to discover if online dating is right for you…and the great thing is it doesn’t cost a thing to find out. The first three days are spent using a free service and the last seven are spent using the free service and a 7-day free trial at Match.com. If you don’t like the answers you’ve been giving to the questions above, you owe it to yourself to find out if online dating is for you. Don’t just guess or assume you couldn’t use it. Something as simple as a week-and-a-half of your time could change your life forever.
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About the Author:
Brad initially struggled with online dating but over time became quite successful using it. He met his wife using online dating and has been giving advice and helping people improve their results since 2007. He has written a Free Online Dating Guide to help others find success with online dating. You can learn more about his personal experience using online dating and running this website here.