From In The Bubble

In an increasingly digital world, significantly more of our lives are being lived online. An astonishing number of people have even started living out their romantic lives in this cyber world. No more dark, sweaty bars. No more yelling over the thumping beat of identical sounding techno songs in a vain attempt to make a connection. Instead you can stay in the comfort of your own home and browse the seemingly endless listings in search for your perfect man or woman.

Some dating websites, like match.com and eharmony put up a good front, with their innocent commercials and focus on Christianity, while others like hotornot and plentyoffish give off a whole different vibe. While they may not outright encourage prostitution, they give you the corner to stand on, and provide a never ending parade of potential johns.

My question is, what do you really get yourself into when you give anyone even slightly internet savvy any details about yourself? Is it worth it to pay for a membership at any of these sites? Or are you better off trolling the strip clubs and rest stops for new prospects?

In a social experiment spawned from curiosity and mid-winter boredom, I plan to sign up for the most popular dating sites and find out what’s really out there. Think of me as your beta tester, your ready and willing lab rat making her way through the maze of dating casualties, seeing if the effort is worth the prize at the end: cheese, or in this case, the promise of love. 

Dating online. A viable option for reviving a fledgling love life? Or just a sad selection of basement dwelling mama’s boys?

Stay tuned for the results.