I have ended up at some of them in an IM kind of way but more likely to start one myself than join an established one.
I've never used one - been happily married for twenty years... That is until Tuesday when my wife told me she is taking the kids and leaving. No reason - she just wants a 'lifestyle' change. It royally sucks. I have been looking at the sites just to see what is out there. I don't see myself going to bars or anything like that and I work alone and my family has been my life. I actually can't picture myself with anyone else. God, I'm depressed. She is going to stay close so at least I'll see the kids alot.
Well, if there's anything I've learned. Take a good few months or even a year or two off from dating and start finding other good, healthy things to occupy your time and energy. Having access to your kids is great. Things will come around, just consider this another opportunity to grow. As for the dating sites, PlentyofFish is pretty good (and free). When you're ready, check that one out.
Never used one , did meet a now ex girlfriend on ICQ ( wasnt looking for romance but we just clicked ) unfortunately whilst we worked pretty well just "going out together" things went pear shaped pretty quickly when we tried living together ( OK that could happen with any relationship but seeing as we lived 200 miles+ apart we skipped a few stages in a way we wouldnt of if we met down the local boozer / at work etc ) .
Hi there. Better of finding just one good singles dating site. If you join multiple dating sites you become more rushed and less personal. Its harder to keep track of what you are telling other singles and you forget who you have been talking to. Singles who use multiple online dating services often need to keep a very strict diary system so they dont get caught out. Its not looked on very favourably if other singles you chat to find out you are a serial online dater. Find an dating site with a good membership and work with that.