3 Great Benefits of Online Dating*

With the lockdown end in sight and the government giving us all hope for a relatively normal life from the end of June, it’s natural for single people to be thinking about getting back out there and meeting someone. Having been keeping our distance for over a year now, people have had the time to really think about what they’re looking for in a partner, but with bars/clubs still not open, holidays abroad not being an option and many of us still working from home, where can you meet someone? The places we’re so used to considering are currently unavailable. Well, that’s where online dating comes in!

Online dating has been growing in popularity over the last 10 years. The old fashioned ways of meeting someone in education, at work or on a night out are slowly dying out purely from the way the world works these days. With the rise of the Internet and social media and a very techno based world, it’s inevitable that finding a date online would become the norm. Online dating opens up a world of possibility to finding a “match” from your own front room. Whether you want to focus on how close you live to someone, for example looking somewhere local like a Merseyside Dating Site if that’s your specific area or you want to focus on common interests no matter where they live, with online dating you can do that. The world is your oyster!

And here are 3 more benefits to online dating;

Distance is Irrelevant

When you’re online dating, distance is actually pretty irrelevant. I know long distance can eventually complicate things but if you are wanting to meet someone further afield, online dating is a great place to start. You will make your connection online rather than in person, you can have virtual dates and really get to know each other before deciding to take the next step to meet in person. And who knows? You may eventually take the leap and move somewhere new!

OR, if you’re more into dating in your area, there are loads of area exclusive dating websites these days, such as Merseyside Dating so you can find someone much closer to home.

Plenty of “Fish” in the Sea is the Key

When you’re single, there is always that one person who tells you “plenty of fish in the sea” but say you have little social life or live in a small town, that’s not always the case! Online dating creates a much larger “sea” and you connect with fish you wouldn’t often give a second glance to had you met them in person first. I personally haven’t much luck online dating, but I have met people online and formed connections with them, even just friendships!

Safety First

One of the best things for me is the fact it feels safer these days to date online. You can do your research through social media. Do voice calls/video calls really connect with someone before you even meet them in person. Like with any sort of dating, it’s not 100%, but at least this way you can see who they interact with online, find out their interests and spend as much time as you need talking to them through a screen before you 100% commit.