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The New ERA • Miscellaneous • Surveys

Surveys

Survey 1 • Survey 2 • Survey 3

Survey 3:

When reading other people's personal ads, how important is it to see each of the following in the ad?

1 = Vital • 2 = Very Important • 3 = Important • 4 = Not Very Important • 5 = Not Important

Some of the results surprised us personally. While we could have predicted that guys would be more interested in weight, and women in height, it turned out that the latter are actually more interested in seeing a photograph included in the ad. It also came as a surprise that a person's profession was one of the least important factors. And, despite being able to correspond with anyone in the world over the Internet, location was still the third most important factor people look for.

Note: We still have hundreds of survey responses to tabulate, so the above rankings might change slightly. Plus, we'll be adding in the "write-in" responses. Please check back!

Various Random Comments:

I think that in a ad you should just write what you're comfortable with and if people have questions then let them ask, but if it were me I would let people know if I were married or not and other important facts since in a way you may lead someone on.

Truth is the most important part of an ad.

Because I am overweight, I would like men to specifically state whether that is acceptable or to specify exactly what type they are looking for.

It is becoming more difficult to trust that people are who and what and where they claim to be!

It is not really important to know how a person looks when you read their ad, it is actually dangerous.

I don't like old perverted guys that try to get with me. They make me disgusted. Yuk!

Survey 2:

What do you think is the longest distance over which a relationship can be kept alive?

Average: 3,430 Miles (5,515 Kilometers)
Median: 500 Miles (805 Kilometers)

Cerissa (the mathematician in the family) looked at the survey results and immediately concluded that -- statistically speaking -- they were relatively meaningless. What did become obvious was that there are two schools of thought on the subject. A large group stated that a relationship can only survive over a short (100 miles or less) distance. An equally large group claimed that, in essence, distance is no barrier. So, you'll just have to make up your own mind.

Various Random Comments:

To be quite honest, (it's) got to be (a) rock steady relationship to work over (a) longer distance.

Love knows no distance . . .

Yes, that is what I said 9,000+ miles! It might sound amazing to you but I seriously believe that it is possible. Call me crazy but my personal saying is "A tiny bit of commitment can solve the hugest problem!" Ok, ok, maybe it wouldn't be as easy as cutting a pie, but it could be well worth it! So, if I were you, I would keep an eye out for an eye-catching guy on the web or online. You might just find your soulmate!

Any distance, but probably not longer than two years.

The further the distance the harder it is to see the person. You have to keep trust in yourself and partner and know that the "roving eye" won't break you down.

If two people truly love each other, no distance, no matter how far, can keep them apart..

True love can supposedly survive any test.

If you love someone enough it don't matter how many miles separate you.

If love is meant to last, is doesn't matter how far, but I want her right next to me.

Long distance relationships tend not to work but if the two people are willing then it will last as long as possible.

Any further and it is to hard to go on whim to visit each other. Phone rates are to high to call each other more than twice a week. If that is the case just find someone closer to home.

My BF and I live about 50 km apart and it is really hard,but we have stuck it out and its been great!

Survey 1:

Should ERA begin accepting and listing "personal" ads?

Yes: 72%
No: 28%

"Yes" Comments:

A great way to meet new people...My whole dating life has been on the internet and I have met the most wonderful people!

Sure! It seems to be very difficult to find another person these days. The bar scene is out and work doesn't seem to be an appropriate. venue. I have yet to find anyone at church (people don't go to church unless they are already married). There just isn't enough quality free personals sites on the web.

Gay/Straight, whatever!!

I think it would be an opportunity to meet different people from outside your own country (I am Dutch) It's easy and it's relatively safe.

"No" Comment:

While there is nothing wrong with a good internet relationship, I think it's important to realize that these are the exception rather than the rule (I don't see hundreds of success stories here, do you?). Keep the site positive.This should be a non-threatening forum for people already in online relationships seeking advice, wisdom, etc.