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truth on both sides...?
I recently signed up with Elan, after reading the Time Out Chicago article last month. Overall so far, my own experiences with the agency have been very positive. I asked a lot of questions before I...
I recently signed up with Elan, after reading the Time Out Chicago article last month. Overall so far, my own experiences with the agency have been very positive. I asked a lot of questions before I ever set up an appointment, and I got reassuring answers. I've also been to a 3-hour group orientation with other new members, and was very impressed with the caliber of people there...
But my perspective (40-something M) may not be yours, so IMO you should take a hard look at the *reality* of your life & your desires before you consider signing up. Yeah, if you're a 20's F (like some of the negative reviews appeared to be) looking to meet a great guy your own age, I can see that you might be unhappy with Elan. Very, very few great guys in their 20s are going to sign up with an expensive dating service. (Maybe Club Med is an exception) Why would they? They're having a great time and meeting a lot of women in real life. I definitely was...
...but now I'm a great guy in my 40's, and I'm not "making" the same scenes (college parties, nightclubs, etc) that I was 20 years ago. I know pretty much exactly what type of woman I'm looking for, so for me the problem is, how do I find that particular type in this city of 3+ million people? Especially if that type of woman is probably in her 30s or 40s, and not going to the 20s type of hang-out either? I've tried a number of dating sites over the years, and after meeting several women, I decided I was unlikely to find someone really "right" for me, on-line.
Fortunately, I had the money to take a chance on a high-class dating service like Elan, b/c it definitely seems like a good risk. Especially given the several highly positive reviews and "success stories" posted here. They ring true to my ears, at least, so I'm pretty optimistic that I'll at least meet one or two women that I would definitely consider pursuing. I am very, very picky, so if I can get at least that out of the experience, it will have been worth it, as far as I'm concerned.
On the other hand, I have to say, I was surprised and sorry to read the number of negative reviews here. I suspect there may be a grain of truth to the complaints, but I can't say for sure. Keep in mind that "caveat emptor" always applies to everything. Take time to really consider expensive purchases before you make them. Make sure you really know what you're doing and why you're doing it...
Good luck to all
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