365 Days of Online Dating

The ready-to-fall-in-love author dedicates herself to one year of online dating.

by Pam Widener

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“Fair enough,” I told him.

“I’ve never done this before,” he said. “I’m not very good at it.”

“When you become good at it,” I said, “it’ll probably be time to give it up.”

The next day, I gave it up.

Pam Widener, a writer in New York City, is currently confining her romantic pursuits to the real world.

 
 
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  • 1 Mario // Jul 25, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    This was great!!!

    I was thinking a lot about Personals. I never knew which way to go so I always tried to ‘keep it real’ and try to meet people on the 3-d world! :p

    it’s still hard for me with the few people I mail and that don’t live close to me, but with a few I’ve developed great sentiments of empathy and the rest, I would like to meet them in person now.

    I’ve dated online before. One advice: keep it real all the time (even one friend taught me that through our endless corresponse), although, it’s always difficult to say if you’re going to have ‘chemistry’ once you meet each other in person!! :o

    Well, anyways, great article. Good to know I’m not the only one who goes through this!! :)

    Thanks!! :D

  • 2 Regard Your Date As A Serial Killer // May 5, 2008 at 11:48 am

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  • 3 Patricia // May 16, 2007 at 4:47 am

    The article was discouraging. I think it’s all a numbers game whether it be online or in the real world. The more people you meet, the better your chances of finding someone with whom you’ll click.

  • 4 Jennifer // Apr 16, 2007 at 10:10 am

    I must admit, I finally gave into the whole internet dating scene a year and a half ago at 35 and never married. I was unwilling to get the thow backs at the bar scene, and I wasn’t exactly having to rehinge my front door from guys beating it down. It completely stressed me out! However, I met who I THOUGHT was The One. Well, I’m about to turn 37, cancelling wedding plans. Thank you, dear GOD that I did not actually move the date up and take a job to relocate as he was pushing me to do. Easy come, easy go — NEXT! Laissez les bon temps rouler (soon, I hope).

  • 5 Adonya // Apr 9, 2007 at 11:23 pm

    I can’t believe I can actually relate to this story on several levels. :) I’ve been dating online more off than on since 1999. I’ve met some nice men, and I’ve also met some jerks. One of the reasons why I prefer online dating to the bar scene is I get to invest quality time (right from start) in weeding out the bad eggs. You can’t really do that in a bar. Once the alcohol kincks in, EVERYONE starts looking good. ;) Thanks for the wonderful article!!!!

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