Match Makers:
The deal with getting fixed-up and internet dating
There are so many little “match makers” in the world. After all, who wouldn’t want to be responsible for bringing someone to their long lost love? Being fixed up by another person is still very popular with many singles. The most important thing to remember is the reason for the fix-up. Always consider the source. Are these “match makers” really setting you up with all of your best interests in mind? This may be why Internet Dating is growing dramatically in popularity.
Let’s cover a few Dating Services. It can be hard to find romance when you are working 70 plus hours a week. Some people have children to care for on a weekend and don’t have time to look for love. This is where the dating service industry got its start.
As far as professional “match makers” the company called Personal Touch saves your time spending time sifting through candidates. It’s very thorough and expensive, but for busy executives it’s a way to have someone looking out for a potential date, romance, relationship or Soul Mate for you.
There are many dating services that run a gamut of parties, social events, single only events, dances, singles travel groups, single cruises to name a few. There are also varied other single groups looking to fix you up with someone that you have something in common.
There are dining clubs, especially in larger cities where you meet, greet and eat.
When it comes to online dating you need to be careful. A sub title I facetiously use for Internet fix-ups is “Fraud in the inducement”. I’ve met several people on line that have been dishonest from the start. Some used other peoples’ pictures as their own; some used photos of themselves….from 20 years ago. Many people lie about their age, weight and interests.
When I would confront them with their fabrication they would feel justified doing so by saying oh, everybody lies a little online. This just shows that you need to be careful, when you meet someone online. GO SLOWLY and try to switch the E-Mails to Instant Messenger and a phone call. Instant Messenger will show you how fast they think on their feet (not Cyrano De Bergerac, their friend, answering the E-Mails) and a phone call will provide you with lots of information you can’t get on line.
For more about match makers you can get your own copy of Hating Dating.