Dean Answers Questions About Online Dating Sites

Richard asks…

Does getting rejected on online dating sites make you sad?

Or are you able to brush it off easily?

(I am an adult guy who hasn’t had any luck on online dating sites and it gets me down. I was just wondering about how other people deal with rejection.)

Dean answers:

Why feel bad about that? You should feel worst about using a online dating site in general. Look at it this way, people use online dating sites to feel better about them selves, they have no self esteem and there emotional wrecks, so they could simply reject you. Not for the mere fact they don’t like you but to use you as a ego boost or self esteem boost. I suggest you get out in the general population and just talk with woman if you get shot down you get shot down your never gonna see her again anyway.

Thomas asks…

Are men who use online dating sites just after one thing?

Just wondered what you all thought about men and online dating.
So are men who use them just after sex?

Which do you think would be a better site, a free one or one you had to pay for?

Dean answers:

No, they are not all out for one thing!
I met my boyfriend on http://wwwsinglesnet.info
It took about a month, and he showed interest in me. I registered for a lot of different ones, and didn’t like most. This one is the best so far, and the best thing is it is free!

Donald asks…

Why don’t people like to admit they use online dating sites?

Did you know that 60% of people have used one?

And yet, almost everybody denies it, or they say things like “I knew someone that used one, but she didn’t like it”, or “back when I used to use online dating sites“. I once dated a girl I met online, and she told me she hadn’t told anyone about me because she didn’t know what to tell them.

I mean, really, what’s the big deal?

Dean answers:

It’s because there is an implicit idea that if you HAVE to go online to get dates that you CAN’T meet someone in the “real world.”

While it is true that there a lot of socially withdrawn people (eccentric or otherwise too shy and timid) do turn to the internet because it can be less intimidating, and it can also be more private if you choose to limit the information you put in your dating profile — ironically a lot of people (especially younger) tend to write tons of personal stuff in their public profile that the whole world can see.

In reality, I suppose there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. I made a profile on plentyoffish.com once and poked around for a few days. I found myself simply seeking out girls with the hottest profile pictures, and decided it wasn’t a good way to meet people because it only encouraged me to rely even more heavily on my natural superficial judgments.

Chris asks…

What percentage of your dates come from online dating sites?

I would say most of my dates (80-90%) come from online dating sites since it is more convenient (although I do not want to be dependent on it). However, some sites are riddled with spammers, so it definitely has it’s faults.

The traditional way of meeting people (face to face at parties, etc.) is still probably preferred.

What is your take on this? Which method do you prefer and what proportion of your dates come from online sites?

Thanks.

Dean answers:

In my time, I’ve met plenty of girls online but it never seem like dating. It seemed like a hook-up for sex only. However, doing more online dating than meeting a nice woman the normal way, such as in the mall or at a cafe, will make you lose your style with approaching women. Lower your percentage of online dating and increase your confidence in approaching women.

John asks…

What do people think of online dating sites?

I am recently divorced. I want to try online dating sites and I have a few questions. Right now, I am on a free site. I met a few great people. Just not for me so I have a few questions:

1. How do I make my profile stand out
2. What safety concerns should I have
So people don’t think it will make me desperate. I hate the bar scene; but, I would really like to meet people. Thanks everyone for their terrific answers.

Dean answers:

I think it’s better than picking up some pervert in a bar.
To make your profile stand out, get a picture taken by a professional, and use it as your image :P
If it’s a good picture, it’ll be taken from a flattering angle, and the colors with probably be enhanced. It’s more likely to get people to look twice.
Safety concerns should probably be worrying about if the guy is creepy or a criminal or something.
Make sure you meet people in a public, pretty busy place. And you should probably bring pepper spray, just in case.
Good luck!

Charles asks…

How can I block my mom from accessing online dating sites?

My mom keeps making profiles on online dating sites and my dad is getting angry. I already tried some programs to block her, but she keeps uninstalling them. Does anyone know anything I could put on that she couldn’t remove. Also, if it would allow me to specifically specify the sites to block like Match.com, EHarmony, Fling.com, etc. Thanks.

Dean answers:

Talk with her is the best solution. If you do this by technical, she will be able to access them via other computers too. If she doesn’t want to join online dating herself, that would be the best solution.

George asks…

what are some good online dating and intimacy sites?

ive been looking for good online dating sites, as well as good sites just to meet people but i dont know safe and useful ones.
help is much appreciated :)

Dean answers:

Heart and Hobby is an online dating site based on mutual interests, hobbies and even professions or experiences. For the most part it’s a dating site but I’m sure you can also make a few friends who share some of the same interests that you do, at the very least.

It is also a safe site, with a Date Check button right on the home page to remind you that they care about members’ safety. And they did say they will not participate in uploading any fake profiles of their own just to get you to pay. All of their members are real.

Michael asks…

Girls that have tried online dating sites?

Is it true that you get a barrage of guy spam? I’ve met a couple of girls from online sites that said they were getting 30-50 messages a DAY! I consider myself to be a reasonably attractive guy and I get maybe 2-3 a month. If this is true that girls are getting spammed by guys I guess it explains why all the messages I send to girls get ignored if I’m just another guy in the sea of spam.

Any tips to stand out from the crowd of guys messaging you?

Dean answers:

The short answer is probably yes.
It depends on the individual though.
Sure pretty girls get 30+ mails from guys everyday.

A lot of guys send the same copied mail to 100+ women at once hoping they will get a few responses.
As a former online dater, i used to get a gazillion copied and pasted mails from guys.
These auto-mails never mentioned anything specific about my profile so it was ovbious that some guys were spamming random women. ( hella annoying)

i guess u should post the photos u look good urself and make ur profile interesting.
When u send a mail to someone, make sure the title is somehting catchy not hi or hello.
Good luck

Robert asks…

Do you think online dating sites like Zoosk are a good idea?

I’m 20 junior in college. I don’t know many kids around here and find it difficult to make friends. I want more than a friend, specifically a girlfriend! Do you think online dating sites like Zoosk are a good idea for a guy like me or am I making a fool of myself browsing single girls? Also if you believe online dating sites are helpful, can you please name one that’s free. Not just registration free but also sending messages and everything else don’t need payment? Thank you!

Dean answers:

I used two…

Plenty of Fish: Great because it’s free. Bad because it’s free. You don’t have to pay anything, but that leads to guys searching for girls to get laid, people who don’t take it seriously, profiles that are jokes, etc. I had a profile for a couple of years, and sent out probably 30 emails or so. I had one date out of it (after a girl emailed me), and that was it.

EHarmony: I joined in October of 2010. It’s good because it asks a lot of personality questions, and matches you with similar people in your area. The downside is that it costs a decent amount… But because it does, it keeps losers who aren’t serious off of it. Another downside is that it gives you your matches, but doesn’t allow you to search for anyone. Some have complained about a lack of matches, but I received at least 5 new matches every day. I met three girls, and one of them is now my girlfriend. It’s going well, so I’m a fan of eHarmony.

Good luck.

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