We've all been there. You've got mail-one new message, and thus begins a chatting fantasia that spans
the basics (name, age, hobbies) to deeper, more meaningful conversation (what brings you online, ex who
burned you, political affiliations). But regardless of how much time you spend clicking away at the
keyboard with the mystery man behind monitor number one, there's going to come a point when you wonder-'
Is he all chat, or is he worth getting to know?'
We've all heard the success stories of guy meeting girl/guy/whoever from the Internet, falling in love
and living happily ever after. It's the ideal, but it isn't always the case. Sometimes, guy meets girl/
guy/whoever from the Internet and whatever spark they had in their chat falls flat in person.
Not everyone you chat with online is right for you. I'm all for casting a wide net and enjoying the
experience of dating, but sometimes, you figure out certain things in a chat that scream, 'Great person,
just not for me.' And in the moment of seeing a potential date (especially one we see could lead to a
potential relationship), we ignore the signs and simply says, 'Where and when do you want to meet?'
So how do you know that the person you're rushing home from work to chat with online is really worth
meeting up close and personal? By taking our Mega Mates Quiz, of course.
Take a good look at the photos accompanying the profile you've fallen for. No, looks are not the most
important thing, but let's face facts-we're visual people. So no pretense-be honest with yourself.
After looking at the pictures, you feel.
Hot! So my type!
Looking good, but I want to see a few more pics before I'm sold.
Not much of anything-it's alright, I guess.
Rather uninterested. I'm getting nothing.
Certain key words stand out in a profile. For example, if what you really want is a date and all the
profile you're stuck on says is, "no strings attached", you might not be a match. So peruse
the text carefully.
All good. Looks like you're looking for similar things.
A few differences, but no deal breakers.
Doesn't really look like you'd have much in common.
You couldn't be further apart.
You've chatted for a few weeks and you decided you want to meet up. When you bring it up.
They agree. You're long overdue to meet.
They seem hesitant but eventually agree.
They want to know if you can just chat on the phone.
They try and find every excuse in the book not to meet.
When you try to suggest a place for meeting up, you ask if they have any ideas. They suggest.
Coffee, dinner, a walk on the beach-something that will allow you to converse.
A club, bar-somewhere where there will be lots of other people around.
Any sort of date that doesn't require that you talk. movie, play.
Sleepover, renting a movie-because we all know what that really means.
Just to satisfy your curiosity, you ask for more pictures and receive.
As many as you could possible want.
Exactly what you asked for. a few more.
One or two, but they're blurry.
The explanation that they don't have any more photos uploaded to the Internet.
Most profiles have an "about my ideal mate" section. This is where you have to
look deep within yourself and be brutally honest. They may specify religious, political,
socio-economic preferences (really, anything is fair game). Really, if you're being honest, you.
Measure up pretty damn well.
Differ in a few areas, but you think it's workable.
Wonder if you're going to have to fudge the truth a bit.
Are absolutely not what they're looking for.
When you two do chat online, what is your conversation typically about?
Anything and everything-you can literally keep the conversation moving for hours.
Sometimes just surface stuff, sometimes it gets personal.
Plans for the weekend, each other's days. Small talk.
You two don't really chat all that much. You figure you'll save it for the first meeting.
There are some people who say they want to meet and stick to their word, and some people
who are all talk, no action. Which category does the person you're chatting with fall under?
This is the first time you've talked about meeting up and it seems like a lock.
You've mentioned it a few times, but only casually.
You've made a couple of dates to meet in the past, but nothing's come of it.
You feel like you're going round' and round' and don't know if you'll ever actually meet up.
Sometimes, the most basic things turn out to be deal-breakers, and nothing puts a wrench
in your plans for happily ever after like location. After looking at a map and doing some
careful thinking, you decide.
'It's totally doable if I want it to be'.
'It might take a bit of work, but I'm all for trying'.
It looks like an uphill battle from day one.
You might as well just keep chatting online, because that's the only way you'll be able to communicate.
We all know that cyber land is a much smaller place than it seems, so as luck would have
it, you find that your dream screen name has also been out with one of your friends. When
you ask for a brief review, they summarize.
'We weren't right, but I can totally see you two hitting it off'.
'Why not-what's the worst that could happen'?
'I wouldn't waste my time-you can't always believe what you read online'.
'Over my dead body'.
You'd be a fool NOT to meet this person. All signs are pointing to a really great date,
and if your goal for being online is to meet new people, go for it. At the very least,
chances are good you'll find a new friend.
Differences are what make relationships interesting, and none of the differences you two
share seem like anything too out of left field. Set up something casual and play it by
ear-chances are good you'll both have fun.
This one's hit or miss. I wouldn't rule it out completely, but I also wouldn't pin my hopes
on this being the one. Truth be told, if you think long and hard about it, you probably
already feel the same way. It's up to you-set up something casual if you're still intrigued,
but know that there's no shame in moving on.
Why are you even bothering to read the answer key? Unless you have a strange desire to waste
time meeting people you'll totally detest, do yourself a favor and move on.