| It appears that online dating has come to stay | | | | is that many times, what you know or have |
| with us. But for many people, especially the very | | | | experienced before could be of immense help to |
| busy people, they have used only dating or | | | | many other people. |
| matchmaking sites hitherto. | | | | You could look for such a group of people online |
| And not a few of these people have been | | | | and join that community. |
| scammed of their money via these sites. | | | | It could be a divorce group, or a health and |
| Rather than use dating or matchmaking sites | | | | fitness community among others. |
| alone, here is a list of some other places where | | | | You should consider joining that community of |
| you can possibly make friends, and maybe get | | | | people and help others out of your knowledge |
| dates. | | | | and experiences. |
| The major advantage in these places is that you | | | | In turn, you get to meet new people with whom |
| can discuss matters of mutual interest, which | | | | you can interact. |
| tends to draw you closer. | | | | In all these groups, it is advisable that you go |
| 1. Yahoo Groups: Yahoo as well as other major | | | | there with the aim of giving out before getting. |
| mail portals has groups where you can interact | | | | Many people go into such groups or places with |
| with people from all across the world. | | | | the sole aim of getting what they want. |
| They have groups on almost every topic under | | | | Hardly do they care about what other people |
| the sun. You can join a group in the areas of your | | | | want or their needs . |
| interest, start to make posts and get to meet | | | | Be sensitive to the needs of others in such |
| new people and make friends. | | | | communities and you will soon have many friends. |
| 2. Friendship networks: myspace, hi5 and so on | | | | Many people complain about not having friends. |
| provide fora for you to meet with other people. | | | | There is no reason at all for anyone to be without |
| These sites are specially made for social | | | | friends. |
| networking, and you can take advantage of this | | | | All you need to do is to be a good friend, a |
| opportunity. | | | | person that people want to be with. |
| 3. Volunteer Groups/Communities: There are | | | | Once you are ready to help others and to be a |
| some places where you can offer support and | | | | part of their life in some way, you will soon have |
| help to other people who are in need as at that | | | | more friends than you can cope with. |
| moment. | | | | And it will just be a matter of time before you |
| What you should have at the back of your mind | | | | start getting dates. |