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Dear Reader,


Brad Paisley sings a song about how creating a totally different person when one is on the internet. It is a funny take on how people change themselves to look better on websites like Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, or whatever other sites you can think of. It is a song geared mostly toward meeting people for dating. I'll share a couple of my favorite parts.

I work down at the pizza pit
And I drive an old Hyundai
I still live with my mom and dad
I'm 5'3" and overweight

...

But there's a whole 'nother me 
That you need to see
Go check out Myspace

'cause online I'm out in Hollywood
I'm 6'5" and I look [darn] good
I drive a Maserati
I'm a black belt in karate
and I love a good glass of wine

...

I'm so much cooler online

This idea of changing who you are online is something I have seen a lot with people around me. My friends and family have accounts on all kinds of websites and dating apps such as Tinder, Zoosk, LDSplanet.com, etc. Most people don't change nearly as much as Brad Paisley describes, but it is interesting to see what they say. 

Why do people start using these websites and apps in the first place? Do they work? What dangers are associated with them? 

All of these questions can be answered pretty simply. People start using these apps for every reason possible. Some are looking for real relationships. Others use it as more of a social topic to talk with their friends about. A small group use these apps as confidence boosters. 

Yes! They work! I know of at least 4 couples that are all married now who met on Tinder. One of my best friends has had a dozen successful, fun dates. Several of them were with the same two girls who he hit it off well with. Not only that, my circle of friends has increased with the use of these dating apps. 

There are some dangers associated with these apps. They are avoided with simple precautions, though. If you want to meet someone from online, meet them in public such as a restaurant or park. It is easy enough to tell if they are big liars online anyway. Just be smart. 

Happy online living!

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