Problems With Dating Sites

In the information age, people often choose to look online for their potential spouse or significant other. According to “Online Dating Magazine,” more than 4 million Americans visited at least one online dating service a month in 2020.

The Pew Internet & American Life Project Report states that 42 percent of American adults knew someone who used an online dating service in 2020. While online dating has its pros, it also has a number of problems.

 

Chemistry

When communicating with people on a dating site, you might find that you get along well with one or two people and have high hopes for a relationship to develop. However, sometimes it is difficult to gauge real-life chemistry with someone you haven’t met in person.

You might spend months getting to know someone only to find you don’t have chemistry when you see each other in person. While you might lose the potential of a relationship this way, there is nothing to say you cannot remain platonic friends.

 

Safety

If you act rashly and decide to meet someone in person from a dating site before you know and trust her, you could be walking into a dangerous situation. Don’t allow anyone to push you into a meeting that you don’t feel comfortable about.

If you do decide to meet in person, make sure you meet in a public place and tell your friends and family exactly where you will be. Chances are your date will be normal, but being smart about your safety should always be a priority.

 

Fraud

When dating online, you never know who you’re really talking to. A person who claims to be a handsome, educated 30-something male could actually be a teenager seeking a cruel version of entertainment, or a con man trying to make a buck.

Avoid being subject to online dating fraud by keeping your personal information, such as your address and phone number, to yourself. Never give out important numbers, such as your bank account details or Social Security number.