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The Pros and Cons of Internet Dating
 Before finding a professional and certified matchmaker, many people try online dating. If you want to give online dating a shot, by all means do so. We just ask you to be careful and remember that the people you are interacting with are strangers. Following is a list of the positive and less than positive aspects of online dating that we want you to be aware of first.
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Pros
- Easily Accessible from any PC, 24 hours a day
- Good way for travelers to meet singles at various destinations
- Builds your social network by searching for and meeting like minded people
- Worldwide medium so you can meet people all over the world
- Inexpensive way to browse an unlimited number of single men and women
- Offers good flirting practice
- Free anonymous email accounts
- New video dating and voice personals help you get more of a sense of the person
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Cons
- Photos can be out-of-date or an inaccurate representation
- Dishonesty abounds - made up profiles, exaggerated claims, married people posing as single and more
- Chemistry can not be determined online
- Inexpensive up front but the cost of going on numerous poorly matched dates adds up fast
- A "qualified lead generator" - nothing more
- Safety can be an issue. Remember, you're dealing with total strangers so be sure to limit the amount of personal information you reveal online and always meet your date in a public space
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