The Trouble with Online Dating

Let me clarify. The trouble with online dating has nothing to do with the method itself, but rather with the mentality that the process seems to encourage. So exactly what do I mean? I’m talking about those little boxes you check in search of your perfect mate. Age. Height. Body Type. Income. After filling out an online profile, many singles become too fixated on whether or not the person they are communicating with has fulfilled all of the elements on their “soul mate wish-list.” Is that how you pick your friends? Love is not about finding someone with the right qualifications; it’s about the way you feel when you’re together. It’s that je ne sais quoi chemistry and connection. Would you marry someone who has the perfect profile without meeting him/her first? Online dating sites can be a great resource for initiating conversations and expanding your network. Just make sure that you do not become too preoccupied with minor details from his/her profile.