November 19, 2015
Proceed With Extreme Caution


I tried online dating after my wife of 31 years died. I reviewed dozens of women in the age and demographic category I selected. I emailed and spoke on the phone with several of the women I had picked out online. Surprisingly, I actually had a date with a couple of them. I was smitten by the third woman I met and we became exclusive. VERY slowly, over time we got to know each other. I eventually proposed and we went to pre-marital counseling.

Ten years later, we both think we made a great decision. I believe if one uses online dating, they MUST be overly cautious and meticulous about the vetting process. Since both myself and my wife are in our fifties, we learned a lot about the character of the other by meeting and spending time with their respective families. Some of the women who I spoke to were exactly what I had expected from their profile. Although, I have to admit that a good portion of them were also over exaggerated. Even though online dating happened to work for me, I would never suggest this option to anyone unless they were serious about the risks and proceeding with extreme caution.

Thanks!

John



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