The Pros and Cons of Online Dating

Haven’t we all just wanted a quick romance at some point? Or an easier way to meet Mr or Ms right? Well, these days online dating is not the scandal it once was. Australia’s biggest dating site, www.adultmatchmaker.com.au, boasts over 1,456,098 members. For those of you not up to speed, Australia has an estimated 21,000,000 people living here.

That means that, theoretically, a little over 14% of the population has a profile there. Of course this is a guess, assuming that each person on there has only one profile. The figure is probably closer to 6-7%. That is a huge percentage of the population, looking for love, dating and sex online.

But what about the rumors of online stalkers, paedophiles and down right creepy people using the Internet as a hunting ground? I’ll be honest with you, it does happen. I have had countless creeps and “stalker type” men try to talk to me online. The trick with online dating is never give out your details, not even where you work or what general suburb you live in.

Meet the person in a public place, during the day so there are no dark corners for them to attack you in, and make sure it is somewhere crowded. That sexy little restaurant, tucked out of the way, might sound nice in your head, but it is a tricky place to get out of. Make sure you always have enough money from a cab, and that a friend knows where you are and when you should be home.

Your gut feeling is the best tool you will ever have when it comes to things like this. The advice I always give first timers, is, if your gut says get out of there, then do. Just trust your instincts. Your spider sense will tell you when something is out of place. Don’t judge it, or question it.

So. With all these risks and creeps out there, why do it at all? Like most things online dating does have a lot of benefits. The anonymity can be incredibly empowering, especially for shy people. You can talk to the people you want on instant chat before meeting, and it helps to break the ice when you do meet. Internet dating is great for getting the kind of relationship you want.

For example; if you want a long term relationship, try websites like www.rsvp.com, if you want some sex with a side of friendship, try, www.adultmatchmaker.com.au.

I find internet dating is very useful for people who have alternate sexual preferences. Say you really like bondage? Go to www.bondage.com – you are guaranteed responses that fit your interests. Instead of trying to gently introduce it into a relationship, and not knowing what may happen.

If you are an extreme BDSM enthusiast try www.collarme.com or www.alt.com, there are millions of websites out there, that can cater to your desires and help you find the lover or partner that you need.

Let us revise. Online Dating is a huge industry, but the websites you meet these people on, cannot guarantee your safety. YOU have to do that. Make sure you take safety measures and think before you act. If you are safe and open-minded I doubt you will not find some very fun times.
Enjoy

-Aimee