It’s funny that so many people still believe in some (silly) myths about online dating. We won’t waste much time here in the intro because we know you can’t wait to see all the misconceptions about dating. If you want to have fun, write down how many you believed were true.
Myth 1: Australian Dating Culture is Too Casual
Reading about different dating cultures might make people think Australians don’t know how to exit their apartments without hooking up with someone. And that’s simply false.
Yes, Australian dating culture is pretty casual. It's normal to date more than one person in the early stages of a relationship. They’re so active on casual dating sites that a team of experts started ranking the top hookup sites in Australia, so more people join legit sites with many local singles who are used to Australian dating customs.
Myth 2: It’s Harder to Date When You’re Older
Another silly myth. Those who don’t know how to communicate, flirt, and make people feel special have a hard time dating even when they’re in the prime of their lives. For such people, dating becomes even worse once they get older because they lose more confidence.
But those who don’t get too nervous around people they like can keep having fun even in their 80s. Numerous sites prove that.
Myth 3: Online Dating is Just for Hookups
This one might be one of the worst myths about online dating. We bet everyone knows a couple who met online. Everyone. It’s not 1984. anymore. Online dating is part of our culture. Yes. If we’re splitting hair, the hookup culture seems dominant online nowadays…
But many people seek love online. Many find it. Some are on sites for serious dating. Others find it after having the best hookup with someone they met online.
Myth 4: Online Daters Are Not Serious
This myth might be true to a degree. There will always be some people who try to take advantage of those seeking love. However, such people usually aren’t as smart as they like to believe they are, so they rarely get any success online.
Myth 5: Online Dating is Only for the Tech-Savvy
This… Think about it.
If a dating site wants to attract many members, it's in their interest to be easy to use for everyone. All good dating sites are designed for their audience. They are easy to use and navigate. Some social media are more complicated than most dating platforms.
Myth 6: Online Dating is Unsafe
Everything is unsafe for people who aren’t careful. Yet dating sites know that safety is a big concern for some users. That’s why we see more and more features created to boost the safety of the entire experience. Not just online but offline as well. Some sites now let their members send their friends the details about their date (location, time, the person they’re with).
Even without such a high-end feature, members can always notify their friends via text.
Myth 7: It's Challenging to Find Love Online
As mentioned, it’s possible to find love online. Today, we can even get married in a video game, so it’d be ridiculous to think it's impossible to find a soulmate online. Of course, it’s not as simple as in video games, but those who date local people have more luck. Maybe because it’s easier to build a serious relationship with someone nearby… Yeah, that might be the reason.
Myth 8: Everyone Misrepresents Themselves Online
This one is impossible to debunk because we can’t know what everyone thinks. But still, saying that everyone isn’t telling the truth online seems too much for our taste.
Yes, some women lie about their weight and age. Yes, some men lie about their income, height, and size. But not everyone. And after all, all of those things are easy to check.
Myth 9: You Have to Settle for Less Online
People who tend to settle would find a way to do it in a room full of supermodels dying to date them. Someone who knows their value will fight for what they’re worth online and offline. It has much more to do with someone’s mental state and confidence levels than the medium they use to get dates.
Myth 10: Online Dating is Too Expensive
This one is gold. There are many free sites in Australia (some aren’t good). But even sites that have premium subscriptions aren’t that expensive for most people. For the price of 3-4 Starbucks coffees, they can chat with hundreds of people. Seems affordable to us…
Uh! We love debunking myths! Which one was the silliest, in your opinion?
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