In today’s digital age where living without the internet is
possibly a life not worth living, opening the door to online dating is
really an emergence in a change in human behaviour to embrace social and
digital technology, to meet new people. That sounded super smart (*brushes
shoulders*).
The concept of joining a dating website can seem a little
daunting, desperate and demeaning. Personally, I find it fun and amusing at
times. Don’t get me wrong, like any girl I hope to meet my prince but in the
process meet a few friendly / weird frogs too. I could write another blog post
on the weird, outrageous and somewhat inhumane creatures I have met or been
messaged by, so shall leave that for another day.
When I first joined a dating website it resulted in the
following: 630 interests in first 3 weeks and over 4,000 profile views! Let me
add to the stats – 300 interests were in 48hours! Yes – I am boasting, but even
Cheryl Cole or Kim Kardashian wouldn’t get that! I did feel like a celebrity
checking through my fan mail at times, but it was a tough job and someone had
to do it!
Joking aside, here is my theory to help you decide if online dating is
right for you.
Dating as a business model:
- Think of yourself as a brand.
- The dating site as an advertising platform for your single
status (product).
- Securing a date is like closing a deal for
a sales win.
- Expenses are paying a subscription or in
business terms – paying the office rent!
- Profit would be a relationship or even
marriage (perhaps those married may call it getting more than you bargained
for).
So if you think strategically, then it really is a simple
concept. The Indian in you will say don’t pay as it’s a waste of money, as it
did in me. I gave it a shot and two years on having met the best and the worst
I have no hesitation in recommending that you try online dating. What is the
worst that can happen? You meet someone from Top 10 dating disasters?
What is your answer then … To join or not to join?
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I have to say your blogs are quite funny and I enjoy reading your entries. Online dating is just another way in this crazy world to meet new people- and that's what we humans do, so why not? I agree with you, it's worth a go I think. I too haven't got anyone after 2 years but it's nice to go out and meet someone new. Just a quick question, what are the worst dating usernames you've come across? Maybe your next blog???
ReplyDeleteAll the Best, Ocean82
Thanks for posting your comment and yes I should post about this. Will keep in mind for my next post! :)
DeleteWhen it comes to dating and relationships slower is always better. Granted we don’t date for years and years, but we also don’t settle, neither do we feel pressurised into making a commitment.
ReplyDeleteYes you are absolutely right.....the same thing bear a truth over friendship,dating and in many aspect.As you were saying it is impossible to bear a life without any digital era so as the same with friend ...the life became mawkish without them.
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ReplyDeleteThe funny thing is, the "good guys" on those dating sites will get no reply back. The "interesting guys" aka the bad boys will break your heart. Then you'll be back in a month saying "online dating doesn't work".
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