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 5 of 6)
81. I thought i had met mr right we dated and got to know each other very well and he turned around and broke my heart as far as online dating goes i think its fine for just fun nothing serious.
Posted at 7:41PM on Dec 17th 2007 by tammy
82. Ive tried regular dating "normal" dating, such as meeting guys at school or at church, but it never worked out for me. Even my daughter's father is not in her life. He married someone else while I was pregnant. I went on a christian dating site and met a WONDERFUL man. Has a good job and loves the Lord, and truly loves me and my daughter. He proposed to me in a big surprising way. I love him so much and dont know what I will do without him. We are to marry next year 2008.
Posted at 7:42PM on Dec 17th 2007 by classc225
83. PS #s 3,6 and 7
I think on-line dating is a mixed bag -- some love it some hate it. But men aren't always the one playing games. It's kind of annoying and tiresome to hear that men play all the games. The games start with the women -- saying the right things, paying for the meals, dressing the right way. Men are visual, but most, I repeat, most, don't trip on age, money, height or occupation. If you look good in some kinda way, you got a chance. It's all about percentages anyway. Whatever sex has the percentages in their favor does most of the game playing. I just looked at a woman's profile a bit ago. She made it known that all she wants is FRIENDSHIP. Yet the guy had to be 29-35, stand 6'-0" to 6'-3" and make $100,000. She makes 50-75K. R U SERIOUS?!!!! Why should all that matter? She scared to take a FRIEND out to lunch? Pathetic. The truth is...never mind. No need to explain. You all know what's up.
Posted at 7:50PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Mike
84. I believe that you either make it or not regardless how you try to meet someone. You run the same risk of meeting the wrong person through blind dates, chat rooms, dating services, in the book store, at work, etc. If you don't try, then you will never meet a special someone. So, get out there, use your smarts and stay safe until you meet that person. Now, I will take my advice to you all. I'll let you know how I make out. See ya!
Posted at 7:53PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Lorraine
85. I would like to meet a nice lady but I've been out of the dating cycle for many years. Recently widowed I would like to meet someone who would like to be a helpmate and companion as I try and establish a new me. She doesn't have to be a beauty, have lots of money, just be honest, a christian and be willing to accept me as I am. I
Posted at 7:53PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Run711
86. Not all men are jerks and not all women want tall, dark, handsome,RICH!! I met a few nice guys online, although they didn't work out. I still talk to one I dated. He just had more in common with someone else. Just like if you met them in public while you're out running errands or whatever. Watch out for the ones that are living in the states, but do "business" in the UK or Nigeria...They mostly want you to do them a "favor". Others can be very nice. You just have to learn how to weed them out, like someone else said. NEVER have them pick you up at your house, and NEVER go to their's. You don't know who they are. If you wouldn't let your child or another loved one do it, don't you. But, you can find someone nice. Even if you don't, you may wind up with some pretty good friends.
Posted at 7:57PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Marian
87. I finally convinced myself to use a dating service since I don't have much time to go out,and I wonder when the right partner surfaces, trust and honesty are so important for a lasting relationship and often what you see is not what you get,but I won't give up.
Posted at 7:59PM on Dec 17th 2007 by karola
88. #17 -Brad,
What did you mean by:" If there are any nice looking sweet, honest romantic women out there between 30-36 look me up !"
Posted at 8:01PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Marina
89. I met someone on line and it did not worke out because that person was not honest with me. He was looking for a nany for his kids, not for a lover,wife and mother. Poeple could use you if you are from different country.
Posted at 8:01PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Marina N Schroeter
90. OOPS! I forgot one thing to be fair, and that is that those I have met (which is only a handful) I wasn't attracted to but some were nice, even tho they looked nothing like their pictures.
Posted at 8:01PM on Dec 17th 2007 by yaffa
91. i am a single sad guy tat has no luck as of yet with internet dating or real world face to face dating. I seriously am special and a wnderful worthy guy! Please, if you are a single girl reading this consider me and email me! my site is www.myspace.com/crabstab
I sincerely appreciate it while realizing how hard it is to mingle and meet girls in the 21st century!
Posted at 8:02PM on Dec 17th 2007 by tod
92. i know this is a shot in the dark for a single guy but please email me if interested at snake7357@aol.com
tod
Posted at 8:06PM on Dec 17th 2007 by tod
93. I can say that I have had good and bad experiences with online dating. Some women I have met were total nutjobs, while others were incredible women. I find online dating to be pretty much the same as if you are going out to meet people. Some people you meet out are great, some are crazy. The only difference is that you are behind your keyboard,not face-to-face, so you given a better chance. Many people who go out to meet someone wil shoot a person down immediately upon looks. Online, you have a better chance to get to know someone. Plus it is great for those who work too much to actually go out all the time. Yeah there are liars and fakes online, but you get that in real life as well. You just have to be smart and cautious about the whole thing.
Posted at 8:06PM on Dec 17th 2007 by soupyjc2
94. I don't know. I guess online dating works for some, but it certainly hasn't for me. Yes, I am a divorced single mom of 2, and yes, I am chubby but I can't seem to find a man that can see past that. (unless he's "between jobs" and lives with his mom) No one sees that I'm not on welfare, own my home and work full time.
Posted at 8:06PM on Dec 17th 2007 by shannon
95. I love AOL. I found myself in a chat room after the loss of a partner of 24 yrs .The thought of dating scared me.And being from a small town I knew I would never date anyone there.On a sunday night in chat roon came a new name. I of course watched for a bit and decided I would I M this new person.What a nice lady I thought. So each morning and evening we would meet in the chat room but continue to I M. After a month of this I asked for a phone number and we began to talk by phone and chat.It was months before we met and we only had 109 miles between us. In the process of getting to know one another and thinkng we had a future. We ran credit checks and shared personal data. It shows where you have been and how many jobs you have had and it tells more about you than you can imagine. That was in 2001. We dated for years before selling our homes and sharing our lives. I will forever remember how the entire process and how it all made me feel. I know all stories cannot be wonderful but ours is. Thank You aol.
Posted at 8:12PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Terry Vernon
96. Too bad so many of the posters are illiterate (all too common nowadays). I grimace just reading this drivel!!!
Posted at 8:16PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Pamela Wells
97. While being in a singles site now I feel like I
am already communicating to a degree. My problem is
I think I want to meet somebody and the I won't.
It seems like it's just not worth it. I've met a few
on here and it just never seems right.
Maybe it's just me.
Posted at 8:17PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Barbara
98. I'm still a teen and although yes i can go out with some guy from school or that i meet, I find that i feel more comfortable talking to a nice guy online and then meeting him. I have dated online before and it did work for a while. The boyfriend I had was great he was completely sweet and very adorable he was also very good looking. We got along and liked each other before we even saw pictures of each other, so it was nice. I guess what really ruined my relationship with him is that he lived about 2,000 miles away *gulp*. He did come to visit but the time we spent together was simply not enough, or fair to either of us. Although it might not have worked, my hopes have not been ruined when it comes to online dating. Lets just hope we can find some great people online.
Posted at 8:20PM on Dec 17th 2007 by Venuss01
99. OK BRAD, I'LL GIVE YOU THAT~SORRY :)
Posted at 8:22PM on Dec 17th 2007 by SANDY
100. 59. 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
OK BRAD, I'LL GIVE YOU THAT, SORRY :)
Posted at 8:28PM on Dec 17th 2007 by SANDY