pegasus612 is offline pegasus612 Post #71  May 29,2011, 11:40am
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Great Question!
No, while I do not think this is a "scam" in the most accepted ways, I also have my doubts.
I have been with e-harmony since either 2004-2005. Came back after becoming widowed.
Seems like if the matches were "really" compatible, then there should be few if any turn offs with the must haves/can't stands. That seems to be a cutting point for most people, myself included.
As to the free weekends, I have also paid (and paid and paid). My results have been dismal.
So, now it is free or no go. Not cheap, just not getting my money's worth by any reasonable standards.
Thanks for asking the question. Have a great weekend.
 
 
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eHarmony is not a scam but like any dating site or dating methods in general there are going to be a lot of failures. The bottom line is when you consider the percentage of people on earth the ability to find the right person becomes that much more difficult and while eHarmony certainly does help the odds the odds are indeed very high.
 
 
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If there is a newer thread I dunno. But let me tell you this, yes I believe this site is a scam. I've been on for a little over a month and have tried to communicate with over 30 people. Some respond back. Most do not. And then I get the dead profiles, those are always fun. But lets not forget those that are two hours away or the ones that live in Canada. Common. Seriously? I know I live 4 hours from that wonderful country but are you telling me that there is no one else in my area? I've changed almost everything that I could..I dont care what they make...what religion they are etc, and yet I still only get 4 choices maybe 5 a day. And then I have to weed through those that live far away. I seriously hate this site and I'll be glad when my 3 month subscription is up.

I'm sure there have been some success stories. There have also been success stories about people who meet in bars or those who have arranged marriages too.
 
 
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We are now in April and Ehamrony has decided not to send me any matches because there are none in my area? They continue to send me matches in Canada and those that are two hours away despite my settings.

There is no way I would ever subscribe again to this ahem "service." And if anyone is seriously thinking about it I'd tell them not to do it.
 
 
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teacherlady1066 wrote :
If there is a newer thread I dunno. But let me tell you this, yes I believe this site is a scam. I've been on for a little over a month and have tried to communicate with over 30 people. Some respond back. Most do not. And then I get the dead profiles, those are always fun. But lets not forget those that are two hours away or the ones that live in Canada. Common. Seriously? I know I live 4 hours from that wonderful country but are you telling me that there is no one else in my area? I've changed almost everything that I could..I dont care what they make...what religion they are etc, and yet I still only get 4 choices maybe 5 a day. And then I have to weed through those that live far away. I seriously hate this site and I'll be glad when my 3 month subscription is up.

I'm sure there have been some success stories. There have also been success stories about people who meet in bars or those who have arranged marriages too.
Wow, this thread dates back to 2008, LOL! Sounds like your pretty frustrated there teacherlady1066! Have you tried any other dating sites? If eHarmony is a scam, then that means all dating sites are a scam. You have to realize there is no guarantee of anything on a dating site, they can't force people to communicate or expect them to go out on dates, or even pay for a subscription.
 
 
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I'm going to close this thread because it's very old, and eH has changed in the meantime so a lot of what's posted won't be relevant anymore and will be confusing to people who are trying to figure out eH.

Please start a new thread if you want to continue discussing this topic. Thanks!
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