Finding L.O.L. (Love On-Line)

Internet, as we know it, has become a necessity and no longer a luxury. Hence, the undeniable power of technology. Because of the internet, everyone has emphasized the need to be always connected to the latest trends. Entrepreneurs see this as an opportunity to make online dating sites. Online dating sites are a new (and now, common) way to connect with someone through the internet and arrange a date with the objective to form personal, romantic, or sexual relationship. Thus, relinquishing the traditional way of dating.

But is it possible to find someone who we can have an immense connection with online? With the power of social media and internet, how sure are we to know if the person we’re talking to is too good to be true? Are we even safe to be with this person? The risks are high and endless. Is it worth it? We'll never know. Let me tell you my experience with online dating.

Before I signed up for an online dating site, I felt the need to know if there was something to like about me because I couldn’t see it myself. With a help of my friend, I did the unthinkable—I signed up not for one, but three online dating sites. When I signed up for an online dating site, it was a new adventure for me. Yet, it was also a risk I decided to take. I got my account and I was swarmed with messages and likes from different men. I was shaken, unconvinced with their intentions.

But the thrill of this new adventure didn’t stop there. I dealt with the creepiness and amazement of these men who messaged me. Then, I saw their compatibility rate with me. Although some were met and some weren’t, I still didn’t have the guts to be open to them and start the conversations. I became frantic, wanting to deactivate my account and let this mischief get by.

Then, someone messaged me and talked about my interest first thing in his message. All the doubts and fears were replaced with excitement. He wanted to get to know me, and I felt the same way because we connected in so many levels. And so, we decided to meet up. Excitement rushed down through my veins because I couldn’t stop thinking about him. Our first date happened and all my excitement plummeted. The date, although casual, was awkward and boring. It was something I never thought I could expect. It made me wonder why people got so perked up with dating. Because of that, I found dating overrated and boring.

What happened to the guy, you may ask? Well, surprisingly, we talked and met for a few times. But I stopped talking to him, knowing this arrangement will not work for the both of us.

Even if the algorithms show the compatibility between two people, nothing beats the law of magnetism. Opposites attract and similarities repel. If the chemistry is not there, why even bother on making the relationship work? It is going to be exhausting if two people who have too little in common try to make their relationship work. However, even if two people have a lot in common, it will be boring for the two of them. A dash of differences will help to make the relationship grow. Love is not just about romance, it’s about compromise and understanding. If two people, despite their differences and similarities, make their relationship work, it’s great. If not, it’s okay. Besides, there are a lot of fishes in the sea. And there are a lot of ways for us to find true love. Sometimes, it just happens to land in the palm of our hands.