Are women on the online dating services genuinely seeking longterm relationships or casual ones?

I for one am looking to find someone longterm and kinda hesitant about online dating and the stigma attached to it. Would be nice to hear what ladies are looking for on these online dating services. Thank you in advance.

Are women on the online dating services genuinely seeking longterm relationships or casual ones?
for the real ones looking out there.. you would have to ask them... some say they are looking for ltr; some for casual... some might even put right in their profile "no clue what I want"





everyone is different.. everyone is looking for something; it is not as cut -n- dry as a general 'be nice to hear what ladies are looking for'





hmmm... desperate huh? no... some of us are just that shy... but hiding behind a screen, an online persona, and words we can be ourselves and get to know others...





stigma attached to it should only be from your own personal experiences... not others... word to the wise; just as in any other forum/venue - people will lie here too.. how many times I saw liars at bars, church, school, blind dates... please.. it is not just here.. it is just more difficult to detect at times...





thank you for taking the time to read this


have good day


good luck with your search
Reply:These days there really isnt a "stigma" attached to online dating. A lot of people live in rural areas or work in places where they cant meet other people so online dating provides an excellent opportunity. As far as what people are looking for, that will depend on the individual, and you will have to ask. Thats the same as the "real" world. Dating is dating..and it is somewhat like hunting..you have to seek until you find what you are looking for.


Good luck!
Reply:I met my bf online. I told him I was looking for a long term relationship right away.He was looking for the same thing and we clicked.However, many people online are not telling the truth, be careful and make sure to exchange enough messages before meeting in person. Good luck.
Reply:both
Reply:match. com has worked out pretty well for some people I know
Reply:I do believe that women are looking for longterm but they do not want to fall into the same trap they did when they left the last relationship.So there very careful not to make the same mistake and they tend to take there time and really see who there with and not rush into anything. They keep there options open and take as much caution as it does not to waiste time and have another BAD relationship ...Happy Hunting love will come to you
Reply:A big part of it depends of which online dating site you are on. Some sites lean more towards casual dating, while others are geared towards meeting people for more longterm relationships.





I agree with another person's answer that the stigma is a lot of your own personal bias. Currently, everyone from people in small towns to professionals in large cities with busy schedules use online dating services to find significant others. Yes, just like in every other dating realm there are people who are not telling the truth. Just like walking into a bar on a crowded Saturday night and meeting a woman who took off her wedding ring and tells you she is single, there are women who may not tell the truth online. The only way to 100% protect yourself from things like that is to never try...both online and offline.





There is a new site that just came out that is really cool! http://abe5.com/1kx They match people based on compatibility and passion. So they ask you questions up front (kind of tedious, but DEFINITELY worth it!), and then (this is one of the parts I LOVE) they use your answers to pick out potential dates that match up with what you're looking for. So you don't have to search through hundreds of profiles, they do it for you. Then everyday those potential dates are sent to your inbox, and you give feedback on whether you love who they're sending you or not. THEN they take your feedback and continue to update what you're looking for until the people they're sending you are all exactly what you're looking for. It's very cool, and worth checking out.





If you are worried about fake profiles, this site pre-screens their applicants (so they're basically pre-screening your dates!) http://abe5.com/1bp Sign-up is free, and when people sign-up, they have to provide a telephone # to be verified and pre-screened by the online singles site! No one under 25 is allowed.





So there are some options for you to check out. Good luck in your searches!
Reply:There are definitely women looking for long term realtionships on the online dating services. Probably the majority are actually praying to find one. Otherwise, why bother signing up, afterall they're aware of the stigmas as well.





note: there are women players as well so just be very careful with whom you give your heart.
Reply:i m realy shy n dont go out much so i meet my bf from online we just started talkin as chatters then finally we meet after 3 years n now we r plannin to get married yes there are many liars in the internet mosty r men ..men pretnding they r women ... men pretnding they are single etc etc but there r some women who r liars too so be careful u have to know the person well
Reply:They're desperate - they'll take anything they can get.





Just like the men on those services.
Reply:They are mostly 13-year-old boys pretending to be women.