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My son met his wife through internet dating.

Bec's made a good point also. When daughter was doing the internet date and planned a date she always left me the information about the guy, email addie, picture etc. Plus go to a place familiar, meet for coffee where people know you, that's if it gets to that point. Debs

Just make sure that the men are really free to date before you meet them - my (now ex) husband wasn't!.

What age are you looking for Clare cos I have a 20 year old son going begging lol Julie xxx

I've done it put my profile on a site....have 3 responses already, 2 too rude for my litle ears so ummm said no thanks..3rd sounds ok, have to see lol will update x Ps Fred go for it....I myself love the older man!!

Go for it! Been on a few blind dates via the Internet and as long as you're safe it's all good fun. I always made sure I webcammed with them first. xx

One of my bestest friends met her husband on MATCH and has never looked back but she did have to meet some right dodgy characters first!! Like the guy who's profile said he was 6 ft but he was at least 6 inches too short to meet that requirement!! LOL!! And be careful cos my ex hubby is on one dating site not too far from here!! LOL!! xx

Yes I think I would have a go if I wasn't involved with someone already. I used to answer ads in the local paper and met some nice, and some not so nice, men when my son was small. Always be wary of telling them about your child to begin with as unfortunately there are some awful men around who will look out especially for a woman with a small daughter - they gain the woman's trust and then abuse the child. Just be very aware of what you are telling them and don' t take any chances. Have fun Liz PS I used to write to soldiers who wanted penfriends etc and suddenly one day, realised I was too old to do it anymore - they were all young enough to be my sons. I did send a Christmas card to a group of soldiers in the Falklands I think it was, and got a reply from one who had had my card passed to him as he was a Norwich lad. He was about 10 years younger than me, and wrote saying he was a firefighter and helicopter winchman and would ring me when he got home on leave. Bless him, he phoned and I nearly died - he had a squeaky little voice and when I met him for a drink, he was bald and fat!! There was me thinking he would be a hunk!! What a let down!

I met my hubby in an aol chat room 4 years ago, been married 2 years next month kim

My divorced son has met a widowed lady on internet dating site (ya hoo), seem to be getting on well, coincidentally, he actually knew her husband!!, am going to get to meet her end of next week.

I've tried it and met some nice people but a couple of users so keep an open mind. Malc 47 herts lol

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 :)

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