This article will discus the good and the bad of internet dating, attempts to explain why internet dating is frustrating for some singles, and suggests alternatives.

There a quite a few advantages to internet dating. Number one, these services are very affordable. Number two, you are able to search with precise specifics. Number three, most services will provide you with the feature of contacting all of your prospects on an anonymous basis. Number four, you will have access to singles from all over the world. If the service you join is good, they will have large member base of quality singles. And lastly, you are in control of all of your correspondents. If you dislike someone that has contacted you and you feel harassed you have the option to flag them or block them from ever contacting you again.

On the same token, there are downsides to online dating. As much as this seems like it would be awesome, the countless number of choices can be extremely overwhelming. Having too many choices can cause you to not make one because you feel like you might miss something. It is so different in traditional dating, because you don’t know who is single and who is not. Another problem is the fact that there are a lot of dishonest members. Very often you will hear stories about members that lied about their financial status, posted a picture that is not them or not current, or even marital status. It is also pretty scary to think about the idea of people that have joined that have the intention to do harm to someone. You never know.

There are some who feel like it is a mistake to rely on the technology to deliver their soul mate. I believe that the two biggest reasons why the internet isn't effective for many singles is the role of chemistry and the Law of Attraction.

Chemistry has to be one of the most key factors in having a sound relationship. Everyone wants a partner they feel strong chemistry with, and a relationship would be pretty dry and unsustainable without it. No matter what you feel about what you desire in someone, the chemistry still has to be there. There are times when I am completely physically attracted to someone, but have no connection with this whatsoever. 

The Law of Attraction is inescapable and either works for you or against you. If you're "busy" or "shy" and the internet is your only means of reaching potential partners, in a way you're hiding behind your computer and the Law of Attraction is not likely to help you. I know that in my life the Law of Attraction is very true.

It is true when they say that the internet is a great way to meet a lot of singles, but you must take into consideration all of these factors before you decide to commit to finding your soul mate this way. Finding the person that you want to spend the rest of your life with is not something that can be taken lightly. If you are too busy to make time for giving yourself a fair try in traditional dating, you should consider whether it is a good time for you to find love at all.