However, some of the drawbacks to dating online include the time, effort, lack of success, unwanted sexual messages, and the risk of people misrepresenting themselves.

What are bad things about online dating?

One of the most troublesome negative aspects of online dating is the potential for stalkers and sexual predators to use it to find their next victims. Researchers estimate that 25 percent of rapists found people to assault through online dating services, according to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse.