I've checked out a couple online dating sites before but I've never actually had the courage to meet anyone from one in real life. I actually got so nervous one time that I deleted my account once I found out that a guy on there lived like 30 miles away from me.
There's a girl i've had a crush on from another website (a non-dating one) for like several months now but I don't even have the courage to tell her let alone try to meet her in real life.
I don't even know if she would feel the same way. I don't even know if she's gay or bi either... I think there's a possibility she might be only because she's never talked about dating any guys with me but who knows.
But anyway I think online dating is great for people who can do it. One of my best friends started an online relationship with a guy a couple years ago and they met in real life and they're still together even though it's still a long distance relationship.
Edit: By the way, my parents actually met through a phone dating service (back in the day before the internet) so they can work otherwise i wouldn't be here
