MC208B 0 #1 September 15, 2003 Has anyone tried e harmony? If so, what is your opinion of them? I'm not really a loser, just don't meet that many people (and practicly no women) where I work. Well, maybe .5 loser?!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 September 15, 2003 Never tried e harmony, but I have done online dating. Although I didn't meet my girlfriend through it (I met her through a skydiving friend). All in all it was fun, met some interesting women and generally had a pretty good time.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #3 September 16, 2003 Met people that way. Started a relationship with someone I met over the net but due to me having issues it didn't work out. Wish I could have handled myself better but hey we live and learn. We've had (and have) great fights but I still consider her a very close friend. She's from the US but is now studying in Sweden. Came home with pizza today, ate two slices and there was a knock on the door - there she was (I live in Denmark). For me, it's definitely been worth it. The advantage of the net is that you can rule out a lot of people very quickly. Additionally, it's more of a mental than physical thing, so you'll (probably) get hooked up with someone that is intellectually stimulating and challenging. I say go for it dude - what do you have to lose except for perhaps your heart and your loneliness? Meeting people over the net is not for losers. It's just *another* way of making contact, with advantages and disadvantages. You STILL have to meet the person - only now you have more information and perhaps a relationship that's been cultivated for several months online. As long as you meet in person it's not for losers, IMHO. Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #4 September 16, 2003 Quotewhat do you have to lose except for perhaps your heart and your loneliness? Thats actually alot harder that it sounds, trust me. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #5 September 16, 2003 I would avoid the net like the plague. Freak-city!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #6 September 16, 2003 QuoteQuotewhat do you have to lose except for perhaps your heart and your loneliness? Thats actually alot harder that it sounds, trust me. Not sure I understand what you're saying is it harder to lose your heart and loneliness than it sounds, si that what you mean? I agree completely. But being open to this form of communicating will increase you chances of meeting people. There are of course all the risks inherent in dating - and some new ones. The new ones can be mitigated through being careful. Unfortunately all relationships have the risk of causing heart ache. Most people think it's worth it (I dunno about that myself). If I've understood you correctly, I couldn't agree more with you and I'm quite sure I've just repeated knowledge that you already possess. Feel good today so I'm just typing away anyway Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #7 September 16, 2003 Depends on where ya go. Met someone from #philosophy channel on the undernet IRC. Online dating requires a certain technique. A good aspect of it is that you can disconnect from the other person (literally) by the push of a button. I haven't done decidedly dating-seeking online thingy. I just chatted with others on a philosophy related channel and it took off from there. I suspect you're right when you say there's a disproportionate amount of 'freaks' on the online dating sites though. Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #8 September 16, 2003 QuoteQuotewhat do you have to lose except for perhaps your heart and your loneliness? Thats actually alot harder that it sounds, trust me. ..."In a Big Country"......... In Texas and Wyoming, dating you neighbor can be considered "long distance relationship" In Amish Country dating is considered: "Now go uup staars wit Sara and Rebbeca now". Love, -Grant (yep............"still crazy after all of these years!")_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #9 September 16, 2003 Quote..."In a Big Country"......... In Texas and Wyoming, dating you neighbor can be considered "long distance relationship" Well I wouldn't know.Its been a long time since I've been in the dating scene and I'm not sure I'll be back any time soon either.Besides, a good friend taught me that long distance relationships were impractical, so I'm going to keep my heart to myself for awhile. Sorry, I seem jaded. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MC208B 0 #10 September 16, 2003 Hmmmm......I have already used the internet for meeting women, several times. I dated quite a few, had dinner and said adios to some (and some did the same to me) and actually had long term relationships with two of them (no, not at the same time). Since all of the online dating services now cost $$$$$, I was wondering how E Harmony is. I took their personality profile (pretty accurate too) and have 7 women that are a "match", 2 of which want to learn more about me. So, now it's time for me to shit or get off the pot E Harmony is rather pricey (49 bucks for the one month plan), less if I buy more time. I am just curious about how effective E Harmonys approach is (matching personalities, etc.). Thanks everyone that has replied to my post, I appreciate you input. PS, I'm going to start jumping a lot more at Mollala (Skydive Oregon) as they have a very large customer base, tons of tandems etc. My ideal woman would of course be a skydiver Blue Skies, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #11 September 16, 2003 QuoteE Harmony is rather pricey (49 bucks for the one month plan), less if I buy more time. I am just curious about how effective E Harmonys approach is (matching personalities, etc.). Well, I'm on the road a lot during the day and I hear a fair amount of e-harmony ads on the radio, so that doctor has funding to say the least. QuotePS, I'm going to start jumping a lot more at Mollala (Skydive Oregon) as they have a very large customer base, tons of tandems etc. My ideal woman would of course be a skydiver I love SDO...those folk rock. Just um, be careful about...well, what's the phrase, "don't sh*t where you eat." So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #12 September 16, 2003 QuoteQuotewhat do you have to lose except for perhaps your heart and your loneliness? Thats actually alot harder that it sounds, trust me. For most of us we enter and leave this world on our own. And as for the heart, is always better knowing you tried, and not wonder."According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #13 September 16, 2003 QuoteI would avoid the net like the plague. Freak-city!!! ROFL! Yeah so? That's how Merrick and I met...been together 4 years now. Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
