Are Dating Sites SCAMS Preying on Lonely Singles?

This is a love and relationship topic I often wondered about since speaking to someone who worked as a SALES person at a large, paid dating service.


Ah ha. Salesman were being hired, not real relationship counselors?


To me, I think if I was sitting on the opposite side of the desk with a guy who was mentally adding up his commission checks while I bared my soul about what highly personal qualities were important to me in a loving, committed relationship, I might feel inhibited and more than a bit defensive.


I'd be very interested in knowing just how you feel about this idea -- that the person you confide in when you go to a dating service is all about selling the company's product. Not about really trying to help you.


Maybe the online dating sites are better - or are they also more about making money than helping people forge strong, enduring relationships?


Or does it matter? 


Like I said, I'd be interested in knowing how you feel about it. Just because it bothers me doesn't mean it bothers you,  and I'd love to have you tell us why, and share how you view the match making scene in general.


What do you think?




Cathy
(ps -- Here is a very popular and helpful resource on making up with your mate after a big falling out.)