first time trying to date online. help

hello i'm new here and was wondering how good this site is either by making relationships or making friends here. im mostly looking for a relationship btw but Also what has this site done for you and do you got any tips for a new person like myself.

Also i was gonna use like tinder or something but if this doesnt really work ill try that. Honestly I want my girl to like is anime because I really like anime and It's fun to watch other than that anything goes.

It largely depends on where you live, really. Like here in Ohio, its a barren wasteland. We have a few guys here, but no girls who have been active since my joining of this site. So I use it for making friends more than dating. I landed a casual meet up with a girl once, and we had fun, but she was moving and neither of us were in a place where we wanted a relationship with anyone. However, states like California and Texas have more of options. Honestly, most of my experience on other sites has been desperate women trying to guilt trip me into liking them, and the girls I actually try to talk to are dead silent. I find myself liking it here.

Cac, I did exactly that with my wife (Date first) and I met her online (Albeit on a different site). It's not always about friends first. See, if you go that route, you're setting up a different kind of relationship and lying about your intentions. But, if you're honest, date to find out compatibility and form a bond from that, at least your foundation was built on truth, even if it doesn't work out. Being friends is nice, but be honest with what you really want.

Nope, most dont hope and pray for it, being friends with the opposite sex is not always indicative of a potential relationship. Sometimes, friends are just friends. I do agree that if it happens that a romantic bond is formed down the road, that's great. However, if you're already on say, a dating site, you're already coming in with the pretense of wanting romance and not just friends. That's what I was getting at, since this is about ONLINE relationships. Dont fool yourself into thinking that just because you want romance, that doesn't mean you won't also be friends. Me and my wife are best friends AND lovers. Romance first does not negate a friendship as well. When I give advice, it's not just opinions that I've formed, but it comes from personal experience. Sure, friends first can work, but it depends on the format, as I said. Neither is a bad approach, but again, on dating sites you're already there under the guise of finding romance and not just friends. Side note, I wouldn't exactly count this place as a true dating site, that's just a happy coincidence for some.

Tinder is definitely worthless if you're looking for a worthwhile relationship on there. This site can be very hit or miss for many, but I think at worst you can definitely meet some new friends here. Relationships are a bit trickier due to distance and other things, but your best chance is to chat with people on here, post on people's walls, and send some friend requests. Be active and participate and don't expect a relationship to blossom over-night. Going the friend route first is your best chance at finding a gf in the long run.