WHY LOOK TO THE WEB FOR LOVE

Why look to the web for love? Can the web be trusted to deliver that Mr. or Mrs. Right, who has eluded your life so far? Well, for a lot of people who have found Mr. Right on the web, the answer is a resounding yes! Others, however, are far more skeptical. So we examined the pros and cons of online dating and came up with the following:ProsNo InsecurityFor many people, the thought of going out to meet someone in real life is simply daunting. For some people, even if they met somebody they liked the look of, the thought of actually going up to talk to them is simply too much. What would he/she say? How would the other person react? For a lot of people, the web is simply a godsend. They can simply log on to a chat room or personals site, and be themselves. You are not meeting someone face to face, there really even does not have to be any verbal communication. It is all done with text through a computer, or through the online personals.Get to know a personThrough the Web, you have a great chance to get to know a person for who he/she really is before the physical aspect is even in question. With online relationships, there has to be communication. This interchange of ideas allows people to really get to know each other.Not limited by timeOn the web, you can log on at any time and find someone to chat with. For people who are extremely busy and don't have time for bar surfing or socializing, it is much more convenient to be able to log on when he/she had only 30 minutes or so to spare.Not limited geographicallyIt is a big world and there are a lot of people searching for love. In looking for love online, you are not just limited to friends of the girl next door or your workplace.ConsNot limited geographicallyOne of the biggest pros of online dating also happens to be one of the biggest cons. Geography! With the web, it is very possible that you will meet and fall for someone who lives an incredible distance away from you. The chances of this happening can be reduced if you look for love in the personals, rather than chat rooms.Are they an "Axe Murderer"?How do you know the person is being real on the other end of the computer? We all hear stories about people who went out and met an Internet lover who turned out to be an "Axe Murderer". The simple fact is that you can meet some nasty people out there, so be careful. However, if you take your time and talk to someone for long enough, it is very difficult to totally fake your feelings. Also, whose to say the person you met at the party was to be trusted?So, why look to the Web for love? Because it allows you the freedom to find someone on your own terms. You don't have to be fake to impress someone. The more honest you are, the better your chances of finding someone who loves you for you. As always, there are risks, so be careful.