[*Anya*]

Originally Posted by calibri

I've found that quite a good way of finding the kind of person you want is online dating. Yes, I know, it has its downfalls, but really it's just a mixed bag like with meeting people in person. The beauty is that you get to know a lot about people (and have a good guess at whether they're suitable for you or not) just based on what they say on their profile. You don't have to waste time on entire dates screening people when a quick glance of their profile gives you a good indication of compatibility.

I agree completely. I am very honest with what I am looking for in my profile. I am looking for a life partner at this stage of my life and dating is the only way I know of to possibly meet "the one". As stressful as dating can be, I also find it fun and interesting to meet bright women with such varied backgrounds and occupations.

I believe that chemistry is everything. It can't be manufactured or wished to happen; it either is there or not. Unfortunately, there is no way to know if it is present or not, without meeting someone in person!

There really, for me, is no way to know without that meeting. Once you know if there is chemistry, you still have to find out if values, beliefs, outlook on life matches or meshes with yours. That takes a lot more time and energy but I feel it is totally worth it unless one wants to spend the rest of ones life alone.

I do not.