The last online relationship I got into, the guy ended up being married. How do I know that if I try it again, it won’t happen twice? Slightly Jaded Well Jade, if you had that attitude towards any relationship, you wouldn’t get very far in your love life. It’s the bad relationships... Read On
Let’s say I’m a 6. Is there any way a 9 would date me? Feeling Out Of My League Well Feeling Out Of My League, I have good news for everyone who thinks they shouldn’t talking to Person X because they’re out of your league: There’s no such thing. People are so harsh on t... Read On
I’ve been getting to know a woman online for a few months now, but I’ve still been exploring my options. Should I let her know that I’ve been talking to other people online as well, or is that not necessary? Paul Detroit, Michigan Well Paul, the joy of online dating is that you do ... Read On
When you’re moving on from the online stage of your relationship to face-time, it’s easy to already be comfortable with the person you’ve been talking to, so they slip into relationship habits right away. What they don’t realize, is that a lot of those habits aren’t goo... Read On
Here at Online Personals FAQ, the e-mails we usually get in are questions about how to navigate online personals and the apprehensions that come along with it. This morning we were glad to open our inbox to a lovely e-mail from a frequent reader named Mary who has given us permission to share her su... Read On
It seems like every week I get messages like the following: Is there any way to keep my identity anonymous while using internet dating sites? ‘Carroll’ There’s no shame in online dating! Over 30% of everybody in America has signed up for some form of dating service online before, a... Read On
I’ve noticed that a lot of guys profiles are looking for women ‘between the ages of 18 and 49.’ That seems pretty broad. I’m 28, is there a certain age range I should be shooting for? Leah, Markham Well Leah, most online personals websites have a default age range of 18-49, s... Read On
I just broke up with my boyfriend of three years and am about to start dating online for the first time. Wish me luck! Rachel Dallas, Texas Online datingis the best way to get back into the love game after a break up! You get to take things slow, talk to people who have the same interests as you, an... Read On
I’m about to go on a first date with a guy I met online, but I don’t know what to wear. It’s just a dinner, but what if I underdress? What if I overdress? Help! Karen Meeting someone you met through a personals search in real life is more or less your first impression. Sure this pe... Read On
It’s been hard for me to find a date in a town as small as mine. There aren’t many single men in general, but trying to find a single man looking for another single man is almost impossible. Is trying to find gays online as hard as it is in everyday life? Eric Well Eric, not only is gay ... Read On