Readers Respond: Share Your Experiences Using Match.com For Online Dating

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Potential users of Match.com want to know whether the service is worth the money, or whether it's a just a waste of time. If you've used Match.com, take a moment to share your experiences with our readers.

_{Please Note: The opinions expressed on this page represent individual user's personal experiences, and are not necessarily representative of the views of the About.com Guide to Single Parents. If you have had a different experience with this company, either positive or negative, please share your thoughts with us by completing the form below.}

Disappointed With Match.com

Match.com has a lot of potential. However, I was disappointed with the way other members ignored my emails, and I do not plan to re-subscribe. What I found was that a lot of the participants were bossy about what they expected us men to say and do. For example, "Be honest," "Don't play games," "Be sincere," "Use recent photos," and "Respond promptly." However, I sent about ten emails to women in my area that I thought were interesting, and I received no responses. Sometimes I even emailed them a second time to make sure that the emails were received, or I would reiterate my interest in that person. I thought this was very rude, and decided not to be involved with the service once my subscription expires. I've heard that it worked for some people, but it just did not work for me. The biggest turn-off was the lack of response. I also found it a bit odd that so many people had such strict criteria of what they expected from others.

—Guest Cedarburghome