Online Dating: Things To Keep in Mind
In my previous post, I explored what online dating really is, and what motivates people to become involved in it. This post’s focus will be on some possible effects and/or outcomes of online dating, and some things to keep in mind when using online dating sites. Firstly, as highlighted in my previous post, lying is quite easy to do online. People want what they want, and they would do whatever it takes to get it; and if they desperately want (or need) a relationship, no doubt about it, they will lie to get it. According to research done in the UK and the US of over 1,000 online daters, 53% reported that they had lied in their online profiles. Not that everyone’s profile is loaded with fibs, but it is wise to be cognizant of the fact that some people will deceive you on such sites (Anderson, 2016). Another point to keep in mind is that although there are many persons who are genuinely seeking a relationship and companionship, some just use the site to find someone to satisfy th...