(Online Dating Industry Journal) A recent question to Amy Dickinson (Ask Amy) asked about the role of men and women when it comes to making the phone call after communicating via an online dating service. Here's an excerpt from Amy's answer that was published in the Chicago Tribune:
"It seems a little cockeyed that you would be willing to post and respond to online profiles and yet expect a guy to 'pursue' you. Men exclusively pursuing women is a relationship relic. The Internet is a great social leveler, so many of the old rules don't apply..."
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Joe's Comments
It's definitely true that the old rules of dating have been tossed out the window when it comes to online dating. It's perfectly acceptable for women to "pursue" men. From what I've observed, women are generally better at selecting the "right" guy than men are at selecting the "right" girl.
I hope, however, that chivalry doesn't disappear in this "new" age. I still find it appropriate for a guy to open the door and to pay for the date without any expectations attached.
Online dating is here to stay, more people sign up every day as they realize just how many people they can meet. But use a trustworthy site,not all Free Online Dating services are equal. Some sell personal information and email addresses. If the site is Free, expect to find married people on the site, scammers from Nigeria and people looking for no strings sex. Find a site with a good reputation. I have been around for ten years and could tell you the ones that are not good.
Posted by: Patsy | April 13, 2008 at 02:21 PM