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Hi there As unfortunatly very single at the mo I'm dipping my toes cautiously into internet dating being that it is very difficult to get out there & meet eligible men when have a young child. Is there anyone here whose met their partner in this way or anyone who wants to share their tales of disaterous dates.....

Sorry Clare, not my cup of tea. Would feel a bit funny about it. But I suppose it can work for some. Good luck to you but just be careful.(mother instinct kicking in) catherine x

Have you tried speed dating. My freind met her boyfriend doing that and said even if she hadn't it was such a laugh it was worth doing anyway.

Well - I know my board name is not a good advertisement LOL, but I met my Ex thru Love at Lycos .......... we at least had 18 happy months together as a couple - started off as friends and still are :O))) It can work - but you just have to have your wits about you - there are some 'dodgey' people but for the most part I talked to some nice chaps :O)))

As long as you're careful, it can work. I met my hubby online. We've been married for 10 months now :)

Congrats orangeblossom..... bit nervous though its all so scary lol.... don't think men want women with kids though...have to wait & see

Clare, thats not true there are men out there that are not phased at all about it. I told you before my mate met her hubby when her first child was 2 and she has another with him now and is very happy. Chin up love you will meet someone. :o)

hi claire i met my third husband on the internet went over to holland my grandaughter was suppose to come with me but changed her mind so i went met him and the family and that was it for me,i have been here 9 yrs and been married 7 yrs i was than 57 yrs old he was 45 and never been married,the best move i ever made ,just be careful good luck joyce

Claire Try ............. www*parentsalready*com :O))

Clare its worth giving it go. Got nought to lose but talking through experience there are alot of weirdos out there so dont give too much away about yourself. I met my partner through a site called faceparty, we havent been together long but hes accepted the fact that i have 4 kids and hes a very sweet guy :). Theres hope for you :)

Thanks fair ann will give that one a go.... keep the stories coming your bringing me hope lol

Hi 3 of my friends met men through internet. 2 of them - the 1st man they met they stayed with & now are married & have children (1 of them twins!) The 3rd friend has met a few men through the internet - hasn't met THE one yet :-( good luck - take care - always tell someone where you are going - ENJOY Penny

If you do decide to go for it, and meet up with someone - ALWAYS tell a friend where you are going, and let them know when you get home. Better to be safe than sorry :)

Fred Good on your dad...your never too old to start dating again

Clare: my daughter is maddly in love with her guy, well actually they are both feeling the same way. they met on an internet date site just over a year ago and it is going wonderfully. She met a couple of different ones on two diff sites and found the free one seems to bring out the ones who are just looking for something other than serious relationships. The pay ones seem to attack people who are really looking more for a serious relationship and just don't have time to go out looking. Daughter talked to a couple of mates who met their hubbys on a site and they warned her, don't commit to fast, re-read what they post, and how they answer questions and don't be afraid to ask questions on issues that are important. If you don't like the answers then stop communication. Good luck And Fred good for your Dad.

oh I've had an absolute hoot on dating sites and met lots of interesting people!!!! pmsl

Jilly --ummmmmmmmmmmm GR isn't an internet dating site. God knows some try thou. PMSL

LOLOL I know that Deb!!!! lolol but i'd done the proper ones - not on here!!! lmao still had a hoot and met interesting men!! lol

clare-be VERY careful.my friend dabbled,and ended up in some well dodgy situations.DO NOT giv out REAL info.make it vague,but have a giggle too. jan

Yep met my hubby on an internet dating site, 3 1/2 years ago. Have been married just over 2 years and never been happier. Its no more dodgy than meeting someone in a pub. But when you meet for the first time, make it for coffee or lunch so if its a complete disaster you can get away, and always meet in a public place, and tell someone where you are going. The best escape plan is to arrange for a mate to ring you on your mobile, and if its going well say you will call them back, but if its awful, say you have to leave!