PoF is a Pandora's Box. As far as I am concerned, there's no 1 answer to this question, or most questions relating to dating sites for that matter.

Many girls will only date guys in their local area, whereas other girls might date guys further a-field. Do you understand what I'm saying here? It's personal preference, whatever suits you.

Many people would say "stick to your own area" but for me, that is a huge limitation, not only for online stuff (if you do that) but for face to face approaching too. No, you should make your own boundaries to what you feel comfortable with. If you like a girl that's slightly out of your boundary then so fuck, why not message her, it's only a message, not every message gets answered BUT then again... maybe it will be answered.

Everything on dating sites, for men and for women, is a mixture of personal preference and free will. Same as with face to face interactions; someone has to initiate contact.


From online stuff I've met people whilst I'm on holiday, having a weekend away and stuff like that. Thing is, if you want to do it, then you shouldn't even be asking yourself the question; you should have already begun.

If you want to stay closer to home for reasons such as, no car, heavy working hours etc.. then that is your preference. But remember, the definition of preference is basically 'the greater liking of one thing to another', so that doesn't mean it's as solid as stone. You have your own free will.