Myth #1 – the Internet is nothing but weirdos and freaks who want nothing but cyber-sex.

Fact – There are many honest, legitimate people on dating service websites on the internet. That’s why you simply have to be careful, and get to know someone before agreeing to meet them, or sending them any personal information. See Internet Dating Safety Tips for more ideas on keeping yourself safe in the internet dating world.

Myth #2 – Dating Service Websites are just for people who are afraid to go out and meet people.

Fact – People today are busier than ever, and finding dates through the traditional social circles is not getting any easier. Furthermore, most of the dating sites allow you create a detailed profile, and view other members’ profiles conveniently, and from the privacy of your own home, before attempting to contact anyone.

Myth #3 – Dating Service Websites are nothing but a way for people to take your money.

Fact – Most dating sites are free to join, though most of them do require a paid membership in order to access their advanced features. First, when you compare the cost of an annual membership to the cost of just a couple of fancy dates, or a few nights at a bar or night club buying drinks, the cost is actually quite reasonable. Second, you can learn enough about any of them through the free membership to see if it’s worth your money in the first place, so I would recommend checking out several before paying any of them.

Myth #4 – Finding a mate among the millions of people on the internet will be much harder than trying to find a mate among the few dozen (or few hundred) people I will come in contact with over the next year.

Fact – The numbers are actually on your side here. The millions of people on internet Dating Sites actually give you a better chance of finding your mate. With detailed profiles for yourself and your potential mates, you can narrow down the millions to a few or even just one that is just right for you, much more easily and conveniently than trying to do it through traditional methods.