Online dating dilemmas

The stigma of online dating has certainly stuck since its rise onto the singles scene about ten years ago. Generally, trends, views and peoples perceptions change with just about anything as new generations view these trends as the norm. However the "desperate" tag of online dating and singles chat rooms seems to have remained in tact despite the change of generations and online dating becoming increasingly (secretly) popular.

Online dating, for most singles is conducted with a degree of anonymity, at least at the start until you feel comfortable discussing your experiences with your friends regarding some of the singles you have dated. Lets face it, I'm sure it would make for some pretty interesting conversations. Common stories published online about online dating dilemmas include profile photos looking nothing like the real person, mobile phones ringing and being answered during the date or just bad manners in general.

In spite of the fact that online dating has become a socially standard means of dating for singles , most people are still some what slightly embarrassed to admit they've turned to a singles site for love. They fact is that many of us do it and it continues to gain popularity, however there still remains a strong element of awkwardness discussing the matter publicly.

Dating online in your local area also presents a potential problem in that you are bound to run into other singles you have dated online. If your trying to keep your dating membership a secret among your friends, you may find yourself in a spot of bother if one of your previous online dates spots you at the local pub with your mates and comes over for a chat and happens to mention to your friends how the two of you met. Try explaining your way out of that one!

Many of us know someone or have heard stories of online dates going horribly wrong. A singles profile gives off a certain impression, however meeting someone in a real life scenario rarely compares to their online dating profile. Did you know that singles who date online regularly will date eight different singles (on average) before they meet someone they click with. With those figures its easy to see why many singles stop using online dating sites and give up out of frustration caused by bad dates.