Should I Try Dating Websites? Or Are They Just For Hooking Up?

I’ve always been a big fan of online dating.  When I was single, I met wonderful men online, and as a dating coach, I teach women how to date online effectively.  My clients have extremely high success rates – almost all end up in relationships, so I’m totally sold on online dating (for those who want to put in the time and effort). There are so many awesome singles online!

But what about dating websites?  Are they just for hooking up or can you actually find committed relationships and true love on the sites as well?

I used to poo-poo on dating websites, thinking they were only for promiscuous players.  When Tinder came on the market, it seemed like it was the straight people’s version of Grindr, and most people were using it for hooking up (having sex with strangers).  But that’s not the only way it’s being used now.  

Believe it or not, many of my marriage-minded clients have tried dating websites and have had very good experiences.  In fact, some prefer dating websites like Real Life Match over traditional dating.

Here are some of the advantages of using Real Life Match…  

• It’s super easy to start a conversation.
• It takes less effort than online dating.
• You can limit who contacts you by indicating interest (or lack of it).
• There’s less rejection – in most cases you’ll never know who wasn’t interested in you.
• You won’t overthink or disqualify people (because apps don’t give that much info).
• The website interfaces with Facebook, so you have a “friend” frame of reference.
• It’s quick and easy to use.
• You can be spontaneous and meet someone right away.
• You can go out on more dates than with traditional  dating.

[Michelle]