Ultimate Guide to Dating Online

Good or Evil?

The subject of online dating is controversial amongst the secular world just as much as it is in the Christian world. Ten years ago, I thought the idea of communicating with people through email or online was peculiar. I guess I come from the old school where talking on the telephone and handwriting letters was the norm. I always felt that emails were so impersonal, however today I rarely communicate any other way.

I still write little notes in cards from time to time, but for the most part if you hear from me, it's going to be through email or via online instant messaging. The joys of technology! So, let's get back to the topic at hand, online dating; do you think it's good or evil? Depending on who you ask, you'll no doubt receive a number of different responses; some good and some not so good.

I find it hard to accept general opinions without researching the facts myself. Last year in the interest of research I signed up for the following online dating services and here are my findings:

E-Harmony.com - I am sure you've all seen the commercials where you hear testimony's of how people found their true love on e-Harmony. I signed up for a free trail and completed a personality profile that took me at least an hour to complete. After that was done then I began receiving emails regarding possible compatible candidates. I am assuming the owner of this company deemed it necessary to put in place a middle man to insure you were actually getting connected with the person who best suited you and your personality. Although I received emails from candidates, I didn't have the time or patience for the constant back and forth emails via the middle man; therefore I never got to interact personally with anyone.