Judy Price is Writing

Once the grieving of a break-up is complete; one is comfortable living alone, and no longer ‘needs’ a relationship but rather ‘wants’ one, the task becomes that of finding someone compatible.

For some, the temptation is to begin the process in the comfort and safety of ones own home via the Internet. 

On-line dating includes the advantages of convenience, advanced screening of individuals, as well as a global audience to choose from.

Some of the drawbacks to this venue are that it can become an ‘addictive’ process, as is the potential with any repetitive behavior; it can become expensive as most sites charge a fee, and there is the real chance that the individual one ‘meets’ in this way is deceptive with personal details and photos.

The only way to know an individual is to spend time with the person in a variety of situations and settings.

Some people frequent clubs and bars to meet potential relationship partners.

Others join a variety of groups with the hope of meeting other like-minded individuals.

Occasionally, friends, family or acquaintances introduce prospective partners to one another.

A work environment with networking through coworkers is a potential opportunity to connect with someone new.

When one is interested in meeting and dating others, it is important to inform everyone in your life that you are ready to do that.

Provided an individual has learned to be happy living with him/herself alone, then meeting someone compatible is the ‘icing on the cake’, irrespective of how, where or when that occurs.