Your Opinion of Eharmony

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-27-2005
Your Opinion of Eharmony
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Fri, 04-21-2006 - 11:42pm

I'm thinking of joining Eharmony and I need some advice. I have never done online dating before, infact it kinda scares me. You never know what kind of weirdo you will meet (although there's always the possibility you will meet a weirdo offline too). I would just like to avoid ex-cons, stalkers, murderers, etc....you know the dangerous people. So for those of you who are members of Eharmony, do you think it's safe? Have you ever met anyone on Eharmony that struck you as a criminal? Have you gotten any success at Eharmony?

If Eharmony is not safe, which online dating site is the safest you can join?

Have you ever done a background check on someone you've been interested in meeting?

Do you know a good website where you can get background checks for a low fee?

Any opinions would be appreciated....THANKS!

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-01-2005
Sat, 04-22-2006 - 12:00am

I think Eharmony is as safe as any other way to meet people online. I'm sure people can jump in with better advice than I, but really, as long as you use common sense and stay aware of your surroundings, it's pretty safe. I'm of the opinion that you can meet the same crazies in bars and such.

I've never done a background check, but I do confess I made some calls on the last guy I met on CL. He claimed to be a pilot for the same airline a few of my friends fly for, so yeah, I called around to confirm that and also ran his name though the FAA's pilot registry. I don't think I'd actually ever pay money for an actual background check. Even if I felt that there was something "off" about a person, I'd probably just ditch them and not worry about it.







iVillage Member
Registered: 12-01-2005
Sun, 04-23-2006 - 1:59am
I used Eharmony for a little while and thought it was probably a pretty safe way to meet people--as safe as OLD can be, I guess. I met a super-weirdo OFFLINE who still gives me fits, more so than anyone I've ever met OL. I think I was a part of Eharmony for 2 months and only decided to meet two people that they matched me up with. One just ended up not being someone I clicked with offline, the other I've been seeing occasionally for about 2 months. No matter HOW you meet someone, it's up to the person to be open and honest with you!!!
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-02-2006
Sun, 04-23-2006 - 6:18pm

I have been on e-harmony for a couple months and think it is probably as safe as any other sites.

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-16-2006
Mon, 04-24-2006 - 10:47am

eHarmony is as safe as any other sites.

heather 5-18-10