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As technology has increased the ability to transport people, goods and information the world has become a ‘smaller’ place. Perhaps this trend will even expand moreso into the dating world in the future.
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Did I miss something overnight? Has "Beam me up Scotty" become a reality this morning?

Jay the basic concept I might agree with, however until such a time as Beam Me To Costa Rica, Scotty becomes a reality I don't see international relationships being a reality for many of we mere bill paying mortals.

And, aside from the cultural differences, as has been pointed out, the logistics involved in an international or world dating pool are staggering. May be easier for you, living on a border state as you do but those of us surrounded by the US have to stay pretty much within our own physical or driving limitations.

Heck-I ended a pretty nice relationship with a guy who lived only 60 miles away from me because of the time (and cost of gas) it took for me to commute. There were other reasons, but that was a primary one.

Internationally speaking I had a 4 month relationship with a wonderful man in a foreign country because I have my own home and, though visiting abroad is great the reality of living there permanently is not for me.

But, you're younger and maybe more flexible, maybe have fewer ties to your home than I do. Me? I want to be near a good hospital as I get even older. Sucks to get sick in a 3rd world country.
 
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Oh I am ALL ABOUT the "World Dating Pool"

I just prefer to meet them in person first...like in say, Turkey - or Greece....then carry on a long distance romance until you both realize that due to massive cultural difference, it could never work out

But in all reality, from personal experience - I think there are much bigger divides to be crossed than just technological ability to communicate. Still, while I whole heartedly believe that "love is love"...it is defined so differently by different cultures, and there is such a vast array of expectations in male-female relationships....all of which may prove to be the biggest inhibitor of a wide spread "global dating pool"...no matter and how dreamy and romantic it may seem to have a foreign lover.....And don't I know it....Sigh!!
 
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Oh I am ALL ABOUT the "World Dating Pool"

I just prefer to meet them in person first...like in say, Turkey - or Greece....then carry on a long distance romance until you both realize that due to massive cultural difference, it could never work out

But in all reality, from personal experience - I think there are much bigger divides to be crossed than just technological ability to communicate. Still, while I whole heartedly believe that "love is love"...it is defined so differently by different cultures, and there is such a vast array of expectations in male-female relationships....all of which may prove to be the biggest inhibitor of a wide spread "global dating pool"...no matter and how dreamy and romantic it may seem to have a foreign lover.....And don't I know it....Sigh!!
They have 20 million more men in China...lucky you!!!!!
 
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They have 20 million more men in China...lucky you!!!!!
Ummm yeah I know!!!!...why do you think I am going there this summer??!!! haha!
 
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Ummm yeah I know!!!!...why do you think I am going there this summer??!!! haha!
Haha I think you left your heart in Greece!
 
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I don't really see this having much effect.

Long-distance relationships are hard enough without crossing borders and cultures, and just because we can communicate easily doesn't mean we want to date someone that lives far away.

Even if money for plane tickets is not an issue, there's the problem of not seeing them often enough. Plus the hassle of traveling for that.

I think most people will continue to seek others who live reasonably close to them.
 
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Dating is hard enough without knowing a few million women are competing for the same guy you are interested in.
But it also means there are many more guys who could pursue you, so it should even out. On a site like eharmony I can meet more women than I might in real life, but they can meet more men, so it doesn't mean they're more likely to choose me.

I don't see how this benefits one sex over the other.
 
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I think international dating already has and will to continue to become more common, but that's far different from saying that it is or will be common. There are many very compelling reasons to date closer to home: family, friends, career, culture.... and those issues aren't going away anytime soon. Thus, while it is certainly much easier to pursue a relationship across borders than it was in the past, I expect that it will still be far more the exception rather than the rule.
 
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I'm thankful for international dating...it gives me more options!
 
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