In: Root » Recreation and sport » Dating and relationships
Dating people using the Internet is a separate realm of dating, definitely different than the traditional face-to-face ways of meeting prospective dates. Some people have a positive attitude to Internet dating, but others aren't too excited about it since they believe that Internet dating destroys our skills of socializing. I wonder if people had the same stand of view when the telephone was invented? Even though its invention enabled us to communicate with people in the comfort of our own homes it still did not destroy our social skills since we still go out to meet other people; in other words, we are still socializing. Traditionally, people meet prospective dates in bars, night clubs, at work, through family and friends etc. The Internet, if used effectively, is another tool to meet people. It works like some kind of a curriculum vitae where prospective people can see if there is something that catches their attention and if it does, they may eventually arrange to have a face to face meeting and while at it, to see if what is online matches up with what is in front of them. So, what are some of the pros and cons of Internet dating. Pros: - It is always great to get to know someone through email before you talk to them on the phone or meet them in person. - Those who would not normally meet people of the opposite gender are talking through email, text, msn and eventually go out on dates. - It opens up doors to meeting new people and talking about topics you would not normally get involved with. - It helps you to broaden your understanding of the opposite gender. - It helps you to understand your own self and your needs. - It helps people to master a written form of communication. Cons: - There is almost no way to know if there is a spark between you and the other person until you meet that person face to face. - It gives us way too many options since there are literally thousands of profiles and it makes us picky when it comes to selecting your prospective date. - You cannot know a person until you meet them in real life. They may seem perfect based on their emails and profile information, but they may be completely different when you meet them face to face. - You don't get to see a person's face or the tone of their voice when they are talking to you. It opens doors for taking their words in the wrong context. Whether you use the Internet dating to meet your prospective dates or not, it should definitely not be a way to avoid actual dating. Internet dating alongside with being social and making connections with people you encounter in the street, bars and shopping malls is perfect combination to keep a healthy balance in your life.
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