With the recent sad news in the UK about a young woman lured to death by a pedophile posing as a teenager on Facebook, we all need to know which dating sites are safe.
Adult Friend Finder or AFF for short is riskier. It’s certainly not for the faint-hearted. As soon as the site loads, you will be instantly greeted by some graphic photos that represent what most members are looking for.
AFF is a site for open minded individuals seeking relationships with the NSA (no strings attached). This may sound terrible to most romantics who are not prudish but believe that sex should be between two people who love and trust each other.
Unconditional sex, whether we like it or not, is a new phenomenon in today’s fast-paced society. It’s not just about horny, lonely men, this is a craze enjoyed by wealthy and successful careerists who don’t have time for a relationship but still have natural urges.
This site allows you to almost choose your “perfect” sexual partner. It’s a very different and quite overwhelming prospect, and it’s certainly not for everyone.
From personal experience, two of the best relationships I’ve been in have come from AFF, although it wasn’t typical of the site. We met during the day and dated, talked on the phone and texted a lot, we had built an emotional bond, yet there were always strong sexual undertones.
Match.com, on the other hand, is a more “traditional” matchmaking site. Browse the profiles and not only judge would-be suitors on their photos, but also on their likes / dislikes, their personalities, and if you can detect humor in their writing. You can “wink” for free or subscribe to send messages to possible matches.
The magic of Match.com comes when you send a wink for the first time to a member who catches your eye. The excitement when you get a wink back. It is school material, but it is never allowed to grow. It’s a sweet and innocent way to date someone. After a few messages, you can tell if the connection is purely attraction-based or deeper. Sometimes messages dry up when you realize you have nothing in common, yet when it clicks you may find yourself writing one essay after another. There is the dizzying thrill of checking your email to see if he / she has responded to your message.
In today’s fast-paced world, people are finding it increasingly difficult to find their ‘match’. More and more people are turning to online dating as the associated stigma wears off as we become more and more familiar with online social media. He’s no longer the sad, lonely nerd sitting at his computer trying to find a girlfriend; It is the lawyer, the doctor, the teacher, the students, the single parents, and many more.