On-line Mating

[Summer]

Well, it's happened again - just got word that another couple I know are on the way to the alter after meeting online. This makes the third couple I know who met this way - and so far seems like good matches. You hear all the horror stories about meeting online but you hardly ever hear about the successful ones. One couple met thru E-harmony dot com and during their marriage vows they humorously incorporated the word "harmony" throughout the ceremony. Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) about online mating?

[Dawn]

I had a bad experience back in 1999 meeting a guy online. He almost killed me (beat me up and covered my face so i couldn't breathe.) He was arrested. The neighbors heard a lot of noise and called the cops. I dont think I want to meet anymore guys from online... but it was from a chat room not an online dating website. I've never signed up for anything like that. But I'm so glad to hear it's working out for a lot of people. That's cool.

[beautiful_mess38]

I met my husband online.

Things worked out great for us. With all the chatting we did for a year before we met he knew the "baggage" I had. and what he was getting into.
We then lived togather for 2 years and married last June.

No regrets. He's a good man.

[Summer]

Originally posted by Dawn:
I had a bad experience back in 1999 meeting a guy online. He almost killed me (beat me up and covered my face so i couldn't breathe.) He was arrested. The neighbors heard a lot of noise and called the cops. I dont think I want to meet anymore guys from online... but it was from a chat room not an online dating website. I've never signed up for anything like that. But I'm so glad to hear it's working out for a lot of people. That's cool.
Oh Dawn, so sorry to hear that. What a horrific experience for you. Don't blame you a bit for not trying it again. You know what? I have had 2 similar experiences and neither was from online. In fact, one evolved from a friend who came highly recommended (from the medical field even!). The other was from a shell shocked Vietnam soldier on R&R. I'm lucky I'm still alive also. So, you never know. I think people are scary in general. You never know who you're dealing with.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

I met my one time fiance on line. we were friends on line.. then when we met things happened. Prolly would still be with him but neither of us wanted to give up what we had.. our lives in our present places. But heck, life moves in wierd ways.. .cos if i had gone with him I wouldnt have this awesome Mtn life andMtn friends that I have now.

[High_Roller]

It worked for me.

[rimalicious]

Lots of experiences, none horrible. But I feel I was careful. I always spoke onine an don the phone with them first to get a feel for their personality. Met in a public place, didn't go anywhere in their car etc. What have you all done to ensure your own safety? (In no way am I implying that Dawn did not take precautions, just hoping that some others with experience can add to the list of "safety tips.")

[LindaBo]

I tell you on line dateing....A teacher said she meet her Mr. right on harmony too. and they are In- Love....Well i tryed Yahoo Dateing, and i,m still single! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/smoking.gifIt is very scary, and makes me too nervice, i would rather go out with some one who i know already....)one guy i went to a dinner with and all he talked about was Voteing, and how i HAD to agree with him!( who was to be President) Another guy on the second date he was talking about moveing me to Mexico to retire, he even drew up plans on a home there, SECOND Date? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif another guy made me pay for a coke at a 7-11 store where i took my time to meet, http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/evil.gif Cheep $%#$%#! i said to my self.I was so lonely 1 night that i called that cheep guy up and i took him out, I payed for everything!! and he wanted to see me again, YA right! i hate Cheep guys, he did not even offer! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shout.gif this 1 last guy i meet in the parking lot at the Palms Casino....we sat in hes Truck,,, and it was a good thing that i could see my car so i can leave when i wanted too. I,m glad that i did that! because he was nuts talking about SEX this--SEX that!....it was so bad, i was shacking... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/worried.gif when i was done talking to him, i told my self! i have to be much more careful, because there are nuts out there, SO i haven,t gone on any more dateing Services any more...Too afraid to! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/worried.gif......you realy have to be careful, thoes ladies who have meet Mr. right are very Lucky!....i rather just wait for Mr. Right to Bump into me this time http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif

[LindaBo]

OK i take it all back!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/tongue.gif with this nice weather it made me feel lonely, SOOOO! i went on match.com so i have started looking again.........so well see how it goes.Well Geee, http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif i have all these new cloths and no place to go http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/worried.gif......i,m going bear hunting http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/bonk.gif

[BGW]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif I have held my tongue longer on this than I did w/ Lindabo's backpacking w/ your dog question. Forgive me Summer....but everytime I see "On-line Mating" I can't help but giggle and think On-Line Mating = Cyber Sex. I find it quite funny and am surprised no one else had said anything yet! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

[rimalicious]

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif I have held my tongue longer on this than I did w/ Lindabo's backpacking w/ your dog question. Forgive me Summer....but everytime I see "On-line Mating" I can't help but giggle and think On-Line Mating = Cyber Sex. I find it quite funny and am surprised no one else had said anything yet! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

i thought the exact same thing!

[Summer]

I have held my tongue longer on this than I did w/ Lindabo's backpacking w/ your dog question. Forgive me Summer....but everytime I see "On-line Mating" I can't help but giggle and think On-Line Mating = Cyber Sex. I find it quite funny and am surprised no one else had said anything yet!
No Miss Smartypants - I meant "online mating" as opposed to "online dating". I wanted to know how often people who meet online ended up getting married and procreating (the usual way)! But I can see how that caught your eye! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[BGW]

What can I say...the deprived see hope in the strangest of places and the oddest of times!!http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

But you got me to travel into the usually unread thread of romance! I guess thats all that counts!!

[LindaBo]

On line mateing is tuff......I went out on my first date, only to meet this new guy i found on Match.com him, we talked a little first.every thing sounded good....i thought THIS COULD BE THE ONE and you all can put me down as #? who found LOVE on Date Lines....because i,m on Match.com Dr. Phill runs that. so i thought right a way i,ll click with Mr. right....NOT! i realise that no matter what, ALL types of men are on them...It did not work out with this guy...First! he was older than hes picture http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/evil.gifNo.2 he lied on a few things http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/evil.gif and no.3 and he got insultive about my Dog http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shout.gif NEVER insult me about my D-O-G! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/annoyed.gif he was History...i thought to my self http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/worried.gifthis is going to be harder than i thought http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sick.gif I would like to ask the lucky ones who found Mr. right , right away..how many did it take to fing him. just wonder.Well back to the list of 50 http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/smoking.gif 1 down 49 to go http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/mask.gif

[Summer]

no.3 and he got insultive about my Dog NEVER insult me about my D-O-G! he was History...
Absolutely worthless if he insulted your dog LindaBo - I would have thrown him out on his ear too! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[BGW]

Originally posted by Summer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">no.3 and he got insultive about my Dog NEVER insult me about my D-O-G! he was History...
Absolutely worthless if he insulted your dog LindaBo - I would have thrown him out on his ear too! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I sometimes wish my animals could go on all my 1st dates for me....they are such better judges of character!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

[Coldwolf]

they are such better judges of character!!


Those 3 furry ones sure like me! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[BGW]

Originally posted by Coldwolf:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">they are such better judges of character!!


Those 3 furry ones sure like me! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It is nice when your family approves!!

[LindaBo]

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Summer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">no.3 and he got insultive about my Dog NEVER insult me about my D-O-G! he was History...
Absolutely worthless if he insulted your dog LindaBo - I would have thrown him out on his ear too! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I sometimes wish my animals could go on all my 1st dates for me....they are such better judges of character!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>........Yes you are so right,Animals know* http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

Is that like an escort service?

[Yosemite Joy]

Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
Is that like an escort service?

Too easy.

[BGW]

Originally posted by Yosemite Joy:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
Is that like an escort service?

Too easy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yeahthat.gif

[Summer]

Is that like an escort service?
What do you mean - the online dating/mating or the animals' intuition?

[oakhurstleaf]

I have to say that the title of this topic "On-line Mating" puts a smile on my face everytime I read it! Produces a little giggle too.

[LindaBo]

No http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif it is not an escort service,...That would make it too easy http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/worried.gif....The people who fing Love on a mateing service,is just plain Lucky...I can,t seem to fing Mr. Right, so i thought i would maybe make it easyer for him to fing me.. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/idea3.gif From the past time i went on Yahoo.com about 3 years ago, i see the same men who i saw then, I guest they haven,t found mrs. right, BUT!I know why they are still there http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sneaky.gif ......Life goes on Looking http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif

[BGW]

Originally posted by LindaBo:
No http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif it is not an escort service,...That would make it too easy http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/worried.gif....The people who fing Love on a mateing service,is just plain Lucky...I can,t seem to fing Mr. Right, so i thought i would maybe make it easyer for him to fing me.. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/idea3.gif From the past time i went on Yahoo.com about 3 years ago, i see the same men who i saw then, I guest they haven,t found mrs. right, BUT!I know why they are still there http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sneaky.gif ......Life goes on Looking http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif

I talked to a male friend of mine about this (same guys still listed 3 years later). He said that the guys may be dating a girl, but are still looking for the greener grass so to speak. Bottom line: if you are dating a guy that still has his personal ad up and available...he's just not that into you.

[LindaBo]

you are right!!! Bsgirlworld http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif that is so true...Match.com has not been good, they ALL want SEX! befor even a dinner, a couple of guys even offered to come over to my place, just for sex am i missing something? i just know i,m going to HATE my self in the years to come http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif....so i,m going to try E. Harmany.com to see if i can fing MR. right. it is NOT easy http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cry.gif