a long day of work!?!There has to be a way to make this whole dating thing easier. I have totally ruled out blind dates. It's way too much of a crapshoot. Then you have to explain to your mutual friend why you were not interested. Inevitably, someone gets hurt. But if you are not willing to be set up, where do you meet people? It's hard for busy professionals to take the time to find people to date.
I thought I would check out what online dating searches people were doing. Yes, the concept is kind of scary. Someone you meet could be leading a secret double life and have an entire family in another state! But I have also heard so many good stories about couples who have met online and ended up living happily ever after. You could also get to know the person before you have to meet them and not waste your time with people you don't really like. Now that is important!
Lots of people are searching for classified personals and online dating sites. I have heard a lot about dating services lately. It's almost like being set up by friends, but I think that they take more criteria into account. I would love to go speed dating (even though I have yet to get my single friends to agree to the outing), it would be an adventure if nothing else. You wont catch me in any dating chat rooms, but apparently tons of other people are going to them.
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Reader Comments (Page 4 of 6)
61. When I got sick of creeps picking me up in bars, I turned to the internet. I met my boyfriend on an online dating site. We have been together for 4 years and love living together. We are both mature and very compatible. Marriage is planned for the future. We are both in our 50s. I'm widowed and never thought I could again find the wonderful love and happiness I had in my first marriage. . I was online for about a year till my guy found me on the dating site. I had to be patient, learn to ask the right questions, see a current picture as well as post one, read the guy's profiles, e-mail back and forth, & talk on the phone, before going out with a guy. It was a lot of work, time consuming, but also a lot of fun. Some dates went poorly, some were fun, most just so/so, with no "chemistry". There was a lot of "next." Time to move on. I found the key to online dating was to be PATIENT and HONEST, and beable to weed out those guys who were "jerks," "liars," "insincere," and "fakes." And I'm sure that the males also ran into women who were "jerks." I tried to stay "positive." And with patience, I found my guy and we couldn't be happier. I also decided to only date guys who were within a 50 mile radius, to avoid the pit falls of long distant relationships, changing jobs, or having to move. And I always drove to a public restaurant on our first date, so as to avoid the guy knowing where I lived if things did not go well. To this day, a few of the guys are still friends. Cool. And my girlfriend is married to the guy she met on our dating site. Just use good common sense, honesty, and have patience, and you can find your mate too. Dating sites do work. Good luck.
Posted at 7:07PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Rachel
62. The issues between men and women remain the same, no matter how you meet each other. It comes down trust and respect. Do you think you can trust someone whom you've met on-line? Will you respect the connection you have made with that person? It's tough out there in the internet dating world. And you've got to be smarter about it, then say if you met someone in a bar or a club or even at work. Myself? Met one. In all the five years of on-line crap and chat. And..... She was crazy. Really..Absolutley...Totaly...Off-the-frickin-wall nuts. I'm not kiddin. Be smarter than me everybody.
Posted at 7:09PM on Dec 17th 2007 by tumblin dice
63. I met and dated a few guys online this year. The one I liked the most, lied and said that he was single and not married. He turned out to be married. I am convinced that most men online are liars and/or cheaters. I hope everyone else has better luck than I did. I don't know if I will try the online thing again. I am just going to buy a cat.
Posted at 7:11PM on Dec 17th 2007 by paulet364
64. i met my ex husband on line we was together for 5 years yes he left me but i loved him with all my heart i do think he was just out for what he could get but he was my world i do the online dating still i like it you can get to know them from the inside first ,, i have met several men since my divorce and they are very sweet men if something comes out of it we will see but i do believe it works and doing it again
Posted at 7:12PM on Dec 17th 2007 by charlotte
65. I met my wife online after 25 or 30 different dates, over a period of time.We were together 4 years and divorced after 2 years.If you read other comments of those with no success online, most of them are very sarcastic, with attitudes. Both men and women who are frustrated because love isn't instant.Like the George Michael song FastLove.
Posted at 7:12PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Sevenships
66. Online dating works, but most of the major sites don't. I did match and yahoo, and got jack. I'm a good looking guy with a great job/personality, and it was pretty disheartining to not get the response I had hoped for. It's totally a numbers game. You've literally got to send an email to 50 women to get 10-15 responses. Believe it or not, the sites where I've met the most women are the free ones!! Don't pay for those sites, especially like singles.net where they put beautiful, but imaginary women on there to catch you eye! it's all BS. Many of the women are a little overzealous in their requirements too. Especially the women that have kids. Ease up a little, because most men wouldn't want to enter a relationship with kids right off the bat! IF we have the chemisty I'm looking for, I won't have a problem with your child, but please don't write out a laundry list of 'must haves' Just my 2 cents..
Posted at 7:13PM on Dec 17th 2007 by jmbrown512
67. Online seems to be the only way to meet someone for a serious relationship these days. Lately what is up with communication ladies???? I like to talk to someone over the phone before we meet just to get a feel for the chemisrty. I have had a few "soulmate" type of conversations only to have them never get back in touch again. Won't answer the phone, return messages ect... If the next morning you woke up a differant person just say so!!!!!It isn't working for me, I don't think we are a match SOMETHING....don't just vanish and not respond to ANYTHING.
Posted at 7:16PM on Dec 17th 2007 by upnextnow
68. I met my future husband online. It was a total surprise. We are in our mid 50's and we are planning a wedding on the spring of 2008.
Posted at 7:17PM on Dec 17th 2007 by elaine
69. I am sure tired of being viewed as just a piece of fresh meat! Hahahaha. Whooo! Ladies, bless your little hearts. Love ya.
Posted at 7:19PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Marly
70. I met my wife online over 4 years ago. We were married for 2 of those years.Yip divorced. Mutual agreement.I think if you read responses of those with no luck,you don't have to read between the lines to know they will never succeed. They have attitudes and like much of today,they want it instantly.Fast Food, fast times,and as George Michael sang, Fastlove.
Posted at 7:22PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Sevenships
71. Forget on-line dating of any kind. A couple who are friends of mine and whose relationship I envy very much suggested that if you want to meet someone with common interests, join a group that meets and does what your interest is. Whether it's group guitar or music lessons, sculpting, church, dancing, nature studies, wine tasting, cooking lessons or whatever, the chances are much greater you'll meet someone in person in a safe, low pressure setting who has a common interest with you and the basis for a relationship and the ice breaker is already there and their free time coincides with yours.
Many community colleges and universities and cities' community centers offer these classes for little or no cost and are usually easy to work in around your busy schedule.
When I am ready to meet that special gal, this is my plan but, so far, I guess I'm not that lonely.
Posted at 7:23PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Jmef354
72. To #3, Michael...quit picking out women who look like a Bo Derik 10 or young and beautiful like the Jessica Simpsons. Those women look for BIG BUCKS because they are HIGH MAINTENANCE...get it? So if you're not Daddy Warbucks, then quit your whinnying and get into reality. Like-minded people always seek out like-minded people.
Nothing wrong with a 7 or an 8...especially if that's all you are.
I happen to believe in on-line dating. Just keep your eyes open and be aware of freak guys and jerks anywhere..you can meet them even in the supermarket.
Posted at 7:25PM on Dec 17th 2007 by dee
73. I met the man of my dreams on Secondlife.com, actually our avitars met eachother first! :) I think its a great way to get to know eachother, because you can go on a virtual date together..etc.. pretty much do anything you want to do in real life! Hey if there's no connection with the guy on a virtual date, there's a slim chance the real date would be any good right? We even went as far as getting married, buying a house together, adopting kids.. it was great! lol We joked about getting married in real life... who would of guess he would be my fiance now! This might not be for everybody but it worked for me...you never know where you'll meet the man of your dreams..whether it's at the subway, grocery store.. or an online game!
Posted at 7:28PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Samantha
74. I met the man of my dreams on Secondlife.com, actually our avitars met eachother first! :) I think its a great way to get to know eachother, because you can go on a virtual date together..etc.. pretty much do anything you want to do in real life! Hey if there's no connection with the guy on a virtual date, there's a slim chance the real date would be any good right? We even went as far as getting married, buying a house together, adopting kids.. it was great! lol We joked about getting married in real life... who would of guess he would be my fiance now! This might not be for everybody but it worked for me...you never know where you'll meet the man of your dreams..whether it's at the subway, grocery store.. or an online game!
Posted at 7:28PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Samantha
75. I met my wife online over 4 years ago. We were married for 2 of those years.Yip divorced. Mutual agreement.I think if you read responses of those with no luck,you don't have to read between the lines to know they will never succeed. They have attitudes and like much of today,they want it instantly.Fast Food, fast times,and as George Michael sang, Fastlove.
Posted at 7:29PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Sevenships
76. Sandy;
I did not say anything about weight. I said untrutful were some. I carry a few extra pounds and so state. I enpect the same from a woman
Posted at 7:30PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Brad
77. I believe love is a very beautiful thing and needs to be shared
Posted at 7:37PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Robert
78. Ive tried regular dating, such as meeting guys at school or church, but that did not work for me. My daughter's father is not even in her life. I tried a christian dating site and met a WONDERFUL truly saved guy. Has a good job and loves me and my daughter. Online dating is an option if the choices around you are not good. It was good to branch out.
Posted at 7:37PM on Dec 17th 2007 by classc225
79. Hey, sounds like a brilliant idea. Unfortunately, IT'S NOT FREE! And the fake ads (with the models) drive me crazy!
Posted at 7:38PM on Dec 17th 2007 by miki1997
80. most men are not worth the bother any way..blaaaa i give up//nothing but crack pots on aol..losers....
Posted at 7:41PM on Dec 17th 2007 by debra