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Now would be a good time to dispel some of the myths you frequently read about online dating. There is a fountain of misinformation out there about online dating thanks to paranoid conservatives (who hate the Internet anyway) as well as individuals who have had bad personal experiences. Remember though that for every horror story you read, there is also a success story. Consider four of the top myths about online dating.
Myth 1: You may be dating a serial killer!
This is based on paranoia stemming from very rare cases that involved stupid people doing stupid things. If you use good judgment then dating someone online is no different than meeting a person at a bar, a grocery store or a theme park. In fact, considering the fact that most online dating services screen the single men and single women that use their services, you’re probably far safer dating online nowadays.
Myth 2: No real women are actually on these dating services.
Wrong. It is true that there are certain adult themed match sites that have been busted for encouraging fictitious IDs. However, when it comes to mainstream matchmaking websites, the man-to-woman ratio of online dating sites matches “real life statistics” volunteered by such trusted sources as the U.S. Census Bureau.
Myth 3: Long-term relationships never work out.
Any relationship has a 50-50 shot of working out. A relationship lives or dies by the commitment of each person. If a couple’s relationship is truly strong, than as the song says, “There ain’t no mountain high enough” that can stop them from being together. The truth of the matter is that some breakups are blamed on long distances, when in actuality it is really a breakup due to incompatibility. You will find that dating in real life and dating online is more or less the same thing, with one significant difference: you read a person’s words rather than their face.
Myth 4: Your girlfriend is actually a man!
Better call Austin Powers! Seriously, if you really have these lingering doubts then ask to see your girlfriend on webcam. If you still have your doubts, well, we can’t really help you there. Best of luck! (Shudder)
Most of the time, myths about Internet dating are spread by people who don’t really understand the medium. The more experience you attain in online dating, the more you will start to see dating by any other name, is still dating.
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