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Online dating at 18

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by ChromeNerd, Apr 27, 2014.

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Is 18 too young to date online?

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  1. ChromeNerd

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    Do you think that's a good or bad idea?
     
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    Lots of 18 year olds do online dating. :slight_smile:
     
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    So... I don't think it is too young per say but if someone is resorting to online dating that young I personally feel like it's kind of giving up. You are only 18 and presumably going to college where there will be more openly gay people, you can use online dating to supplement finding someone but not as a crutch.
     
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    ^ That assumes people who date online are giving up. That's not the case at all in most cases.
     
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    ^^ This.
     
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    As long as you are careful I don't see anything wrong. People go wrong when they give out private info too soon in the relationship.
     
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    I'm probably not going to college because I'm too lazy. I'm also too unsure of my sexuality to be "openly gay." I don't mind listing myself as gay on an online profile because I'm not as worried about listing my true sexuality on the internet.
     
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    I tried online dating at 18.
    I look much younger, so on my first date the guy asked to see my ID :lol:
     
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    I think online dating is a bad idea, but it might work. At 18 though I didn't and I really wouldn't. Your circumstances may be different
     
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    Why not? I joined one myself, but it wasn't to find dates (he admits shamelessly). It's been a while since I used it though - I'm pretty confident so can easily initiate conversations and walk up to people. I'm even willing to make a fool of myself if the person I'm interested in isn't gay or bi.

    I guess dating sites have a certain appeal if you're just looking for a hookup and want to avoid any formalities and aren't interested in the person romantically.
     
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    This kinda the point. I'm not in the least interested in being used by some random guy, each to their own. I wouldn't date somebody who had been around the block either because No.1 they are fickle and always will be. Sorry but it's a true...
     
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    I'm just concerned that not all 18-year-old have the good judgment and the life experience needed to know when things are fishy... =/ It would depend on the person.
     
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    It's fine if the person is careful about it.
     
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    I look at people who date online and sometimes I question whether the guy is really gay or Bi or some "gay basher"
     
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    That doesn't depend on age or experience it's usually just a matter of common sense. In the digital age all you need to know someone's who they say they are is a facebook profile or even a google search. Furthermore in my lifetime I've met plenty of adults who are less mature/have worse judgement/lower standards than teenagers I know who are underaged. I've also met teenagers who are underaged and have some combination of the aforementioned negative qualities. They're the ones who get in trouble and should neither be dating nor dated online or off
     
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    I've been doing it since I was 14 with no problems.
     
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    I don't think it's too young as long as you are cautious with whoever you are dating.
     
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    You should be focusing on getting into college and stuff, shouldn't you?
    Oh, and don't pick a bad major. LGBT people tend to find it harder to get jobs unless they're closeted/stealth/discreet/etc.
     
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    Depends on where you're at. Here, being openly gay would be a pretty bad idea. I got into community college in 2009, and it took them until late 2012 to get any form of LGBT group.
     
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    No. I have chronic fatigue, so I can't even go to high school full time. I bet I can't survive college because I've heard college has a way higher workload.

    Since I'm femme I don't think my sexuality should stop me from getting a job. I think my chronic fatigue and other issues are way more likely to cause problems.