What’s more embarrassing than online dating? Being David Hasselhoff, for starters.

From ianundercover.com

The other day, my niece gave me a book that had a quote from David Hasselholf. It was, “There are many dying children out there whose last wish it is to meet me.” If I were David, I’d be so embarrassed by that quote. Then again, if you’re David Hasselhoff you’re probably protected by misguided narcissism and don’t really know you should be embarrassed, in the same way that William Shatner probably feels no shame for his tour de force cover of Rocket Man.

Point is, the number of reasons for someone to be embarrassed is probably longer than an episode of Gene Simmons’ Family Jewels feels. However, one thing no one should feel embarrassed about is online dating. Yet, some people still do. Often these people cannot get their egos around the fact that they want a partner, mate, loved one. They also equate wanting someone with being needy. As such, to them, actively searching, especially on online dating sites, equals pathetic.

My suggestion? Get over it. People are born to need others and we all want to be loved. It’s as essential as food, water and HBO (seriously, was there even life before Dexter?). That you want someone to share your life is nothing to be embarrassed about, and being without someone (and having to actively look) does not make you a loser. Look how long it can take to shop for a good mango. Do you really think that finding the perfect partner would be easy? Looking for, and finding, the right one can take time and careful consideration.

In addition, looking for someone online is a way of meeting that has become entirely commonplace. To be embarrassed about it is as old school as parachute pants. This is an age where countries and cultures are brought together with a simple URL. Why wouldn’t the same apply to men and women?

So don’t let your ego get in the way of enjoying a great option to meet other singles. Also, don’t let it get in the way of fully immersing yourself in the effort online dating requires from taking a great photo to writing a kick-ass profile.

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