Ever signed up for a dating website? Embarrassed? I’m not.
The stigma attached with online dating is one I can understand but no longer entertain.
People come up with all types of excuses as to why they join Match or eHarmony.
Work occupies much of the time they would otherwise be out meeting their potential soulmate or they do not want to date someone they meet in a bar.
Whatever reason excuse you’re using, own it.
I am young, good looking, in shape, intelligent and following my dreams (in every sense.)
What do I have to be embarrassed about?
Logging onto one of those sites I am instantly exposed to hundreds if not thousands of men in my state that even if I went out every night of the week, I would not have the chance to meet.
I have to admit, many of these men seem to be lacking in sanity, credibility (that photo could not be you on the best of days) and general respect for women. However there are no regrets.
Toya
May 28, 2013I met my honey online and I'm now engaged! Like you said going out every day wouldn't allow me access to so many men. There are as many creeps online as there are in bars walmarts and elsewhere!!!
Georgina
May 30, 2013I love hearing these success stories! Congratulation 🙂
And I agree completely Toya.
Sarah @ Tulle and Trinkets
May 28, 2013I have friends who have had a lot of success with online dating. No serious relationships have come from it yet, but they've gone on nice dates and met some great people! I don't think there's anything to be embarrassed about!
Georgina
May 30, 2013I know at least 5 people that met their significant others online, love found either way is a wonderful thing 🙂
Tan tan
May 28, 2013I haven't experienced signing up in a dating website and I'm not going to do it. haha! 😀 but I heard some success stories about it. I really do leave the past in the past but what I learned from the past, I'm still carrying it till this present and of course to my future too.
nice post. 🙂
Georgina
May 30, 2013Well everyone does things differently, so best of luck to you! 🙂
Abigailsterling
May 28, 2013Your points are spot on and I love your honesty! So many relationships and marriages are resulting from online dating – there should be no stigma anymore. Love the last picture btw 🙂 xx
Georgina
May 30, 2013Isn't he just a little nugget!? Haha. And thank you Abby 🙂
Jaime @ La vie...J'aime
May 28, 2013i think the stigma of online dating is long gone and it's become a "norm" for meeting people. I tried it a few times and went on a couple nice dates…and some not so nice haha. My best friend married her first Match date- and they have a wee one now. It works for some!
Georgina
May 30, 2013My good friend met her husband on her first Match date too 🙂
Amy {Cupcakes+Couture}
May 28, 2013i love these photos you chose…the puppy and little boy are so damn cute! my mum met her husband (my stepdad) on match.com so i know it works! i've been thinking of joining eharmony but i haven't quite gotten up the courage yet!
xoamy
http://www.cupcakesncouture.com
Georgina
May 30, 2013That is so wonderful! Definitely take your time, love will find you I am sure of it Amy xo
Jamie
May 28, 2013Oh my gosh. How cute is that little boy? I never did online dating but I think Id be open to it.
Georgina
May 30, 2013I am shocked at all of the success stories within my comments section alone! Either way, love will come your way xo
Chandra
May 28, 2013yes! i am a happily married woman who met her husband online. luckily, i was only on the site for a month before we met! i was reluctant to join a dating site, but did it on a dare from friends…and to my surprise, it actually worked! hope you enjoyed your long weekend;)
Georgina
May 30, 2013Chandra I LOVE this – you two are so perfect for each other. If nothing, I am so happy online dating exists for those amazing couples who found each other that way (well and I guess because the dates I have experienced as a result are blog worthy.)
I hope you enjoyed your long weekend as well xo
Melissa
May 29, 2013I met my husband online back in the day when online dating services were NOT cool. In fact, we didn't tell anyone we met online for a long time, so silly. Here's the thing: I think when you're ready to meet someone and know that you want to be in a relationship you have to make it happen. I mean, we make things happen in other areas of our lives, i.e. education, career, blogs! I know first hand that finding Mr. Right isn't always easy, it might even require some hard work and perseverance but he's out there AND he's probably online looking for YOU!
xM
Georgina
May 30, 2013Haha Melissa I absolutely love you and I think your advice is spot on. Thank you for sharing with others and the added positivity! xo
Christina Marie
May 29, 2013"I have to admit, many of these men seem to be lacking in sanity, credibility (that photo could not be you on the best of days) and general respect for women. However there are no regrets." — I agree whole heartedly! Ha! 🙂
Georgina
May 30, 2013I do not want to seem incredibly pessimistic because there definitely are some wonderful, honest men out there. I just am yet to encounter them lol…
Always Maylee
May 29, 2013My best friend had always used online dating after we got out of college. She is now getting married in september to someone she met through it and they are pretty perfect for each other. I couldn't be happier for them!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Georgina
May 30, 2013That is so wonderful to hear, nothing makes me happier than hearing of two people finding each other (regardless of the manner!) Thank you for sharing 🙂
TJ
May 30, 2013Love your blog!
My hubby and I just celebrated our 1-year anniversary last week. We met on Match.com in 2009, and we've been going strong ever since. It's 2013, and online dating should be losing its stigma. I mean, we do everything else online, why not find a mate? I'll admit you have to weed through the toads to find a prince, but isn't the face-to-face dating scene like that, too? Enjoy!
Georgina
May 30, 2013You're incredibly right in needing to weeding through many to find that special one. Congratulations to you, happy anniversary!
dreizme.com
May 30, 2013It does work.The unfortunate thing is as we grow older, we find ourselves wanting to put up with less and less game playing.What's the point in playing a game? The only problem with dating online is the lack of honesty. I feel as though it's a better forum to be honest because if nobody likes it they click next and you never know.What's better than that?
Georgina
May 30, 2013That is the honest truth, we definitely figure out what we do and do not want and it significantly whittles down the pool of potentials. Game playing will result in a swift and sudden "GOOD BYE" from me. No time for thatttttt.
You're so right about it being an honest forum for "nexting" without it being hurtful to the other party – great point Andrae 🙂
Amanda Light
June 3, 2013Girrrrrrrrl, I tweeted you too but I met my husband on match.com… I remember going on some pretty awful dates, so many so that I started an blog based on the escapades but you know what? I looked at it like a job and I got that promotion after putting in the time. You go girl!
Georgina
June 3, 2013You are SO sweet thank you! And yes (to reply to your tweet via other social media lolll) I definitely keep it real, there's no need for me to be ashamed!
So happy to hear another success story! I really love the way you put that, it definitely makes it a lot easier to come home after a really bad date to know at least it was not all in vain haha. xo
Tobechi Daniel
August 13, 2013My bestie met her husband through online dating and they are very happily married now.