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I've used three different online dating sites in two different countries over a combined period of 10 months.  I have had probably a dozen so conversations, and exactly one meeting.  Clearly, I must be doing something wrong.

I'm not really interested in anyone analyzing profile or anything (though I'll answer questions).

What I am interested in is what has worked for other people out here.  I could browse various threads about "how to be great at online dating," but I'd really rather hear actual stories of when it worked.  If any guys out there did something that they thought helped them,  Please let me know.  Also, I hear a lot complaints from women about online dating, so I'd also like to hear what it's like from their perspective when it feels fun or positive.

Oh yeah, 32m.
<bot>: Not sure what I need to do get online dating to "work."  Interested in here the details of other people's success stories.