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One of the most popular forms of social interaction is online dating, a convenient way of getting to know potential partners from the comfort of your own home.
In order to access the profiles of any number of available singles, all you have to do is sign up to become a member of a dating website.
From then on, actually tracking down suitable individuals is certainly convenient, but there are also drawbacks.
Here are the top five of dating pros and cons.
The pros:
You are spoilt for choice
One of the most popular aspects of online dating is the fact it gives any singleton access to an incredible variety of potential partners. With some of the larger sites enjoying memberships running into the millions, there is definitely no chance of any site visitor ever running out of options.
You can tailor your searches
Online dating enables you to be extremely discerning about who you contact. Sites have built-in algorithms which channel users towards compatible individuals. You can also define your own parameters: opting for everything from your preferred hair color to whether they have tattoos (or not).
You present yourself in a positive light
Uploading your description and profile photo to any dating site allows you to take time to present yourself favorably. This works wonders for your self-esteem, as well as providing a ready-made dating CV whenever you try different sites.
You can find out a lot about a partner
You don’t have to opt for the first person you come across when you’re establishing connections within a dating site. There’s no rush to start a relationship – you can take as long as you like finding out about anyone’s background.
You can really build chemistry
Exchanging messages in the online environment can be a wonderful way to create a rapport. As you gradually find out more about the person at the other end of your communications, a genuine bond can develop. In time, this could develop into serious chemistry, and you will soon be itching to meet up in the real world.
The cons:
There is too much choice
While there can be little argument that being spoiled for choice is a good thing, there are also drawbacks. Being too fussy about potential partners can make it difficult to focus on any one individual. There will always be a temptation to keep searching. And searching.
It can be a drain on your leisure time
Accessing dating sites can become a time-consuming activity. The sheer convenience of being able to log in to your account at any time, from any location, via your smart device, means users are tempted to browse through their respective sites for lengthy periods. This can sometimes be at the expense of other aspects of their social life.
Being rejected still hurts
There is no difference between online dating and the offline version when it comes to a relationship derailing. Virtual hurt is just as real as the actual version.
Appearances can be deceptive
Another problem with dating sites is the way unscrupulous individuals can create false personas, for whatever reason. There have been many instances of people falling in love with a fake profile rather than an actual person.
True feelings can be hard to gauge
Finally, with online dating, it can be tempting for one party to mask their true feelings because they don’t want to reveal too much. Just as mind games sometimes play an integral part of dating in the offline world, the anonymity of the Internet makes this doubly so for matching sites.