Dating Connections

When I was growing up, I wasn’t much for electronic gadgets like tablets, smartphones or even computers, I definitely didn’t care about chatting with people online. Until recently, that is, when I realized that I didn’t have enough time to go out to the local bar and hope I’d meet someone who met my standards. Do I sound like I’m picky and have high expectations? Well, I guess I do, but who doesn’t when it comes to finding their partner. I’ve always been quite old-fashioned, I wanted to be courted in person and dating sites seemed like another symptom of technological depersonalization. Well, that was true until I actually started using one service. It was quite easy, much easier than I thought it would be! I started meeting people from all over and quickly made quite a few new friends.

A whirlwind romance that sweeps us off our feet is something we all want, but not everyone gets the opportunity to experience it. Online dating platforms, enable you to choose who you want to talk with. You can learn much about them just from their profile before you exchange even a single word. I don’t want to waste any more time in bars or in clubs. I’d rather spend time at my computer or with my phone having conversations I didn’t think were possible. I can now date as many people as I want. Not to say I date all the time, but how else can you get to know someone and find out if there’s some chemistry going on?

Now, not all experiences were positive. Some, I would even call horrible. But they were not enough o sour me on the experience. Not every relationship has worked out, but I did develop some great friendships instead. What else could I ask for?

Here’s a horror story from one of my online dating escapades. Back when I was 25, I started chatting with this really smart and charming man. Everything seemed to be going pretty well… he told me he was 27, that he was some kind of engineer (It’s been a while, I don’t really remember) and that he loved hiking. After a few conversations, I had finally decided to meet him in person… when it turned out he was over 50 years old and that everything he said was pretty much a lie.

I learned that not everyone tells the truth, but that’s not something that should prevent anyone from trying to find a person who really suits their wants and needs. For me, the upside of online dating is that I met my fiancée through online dating. We’ve been together for over 2 years and are due to get married next year. It’s possible to get your happy ending. Without everything I’ve experienced online, I wouldn’t have the life I have now! There’s always more to it than meets the eye. That’s why it’s important to try everything – including online dating!

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