New Website Eliminates The Pressure & Awkwardness Often Associated With Online Dating
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, November 1, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Let’s face it. In today’s world, dating can be tough! Our fast-paced society and super busy lives haven’t exactly made it easy to find that special someone. That’s why millions of singles have turned to online dating. It’s easy, convenient, but it is certainly far from perfect. Russell Folland, the founder of ‘Go Active,’ knows that all too well. He spent years in the online dating world without a lot of success.
“I would go on lots of dates where girls would lie about their photos and in person look very different,” Russell stated. “Also, a lack of being able to talk to the girls I wanted to due to there being 1,000 other guys trying too was frustrating. It was just a really arduous process that always bared the wrong fruit. Tinder, the matchmaking mobile app, is no exception. If you want a quick hook up, then sure, but if you're a little more life experienced and need more then it's the same as the rest, just faster paced.”
I would go on lots of dates where girls would lie about their photos and in person look very different.
Russell Folland, Founder of 'Go Active'
Fed up with the current state of online dating, Russell began creating ‘Go Active.’ The site takes activities people do in their everyday lives and then organizes interactive events that gets them moving, talking, laughing and interacting with other singles in real life.
“Because it's low pressure and fun, you get to meet other active people who have similar interests.
We only pick activities that are already widely used and loved, like cooking, cocktail classes, rock climbing and other active things people do,” stressed Russell.
According to Russell, making sure users have a chance to take part in something they already do or want to experience is the idea. From there, the site filters singles event through the activity.
“A lot of if not most personal introduction services don't put much of an emphasis on the actual event in order to create a low pressure environment,” added Russell. “For instance, speed dating is about as high pressure as you can get in the industry—sitting opposite 10 people for 5-10 minutes each with the actual possibility you may not like anyone. Dinner dates and match making could be said to be quite smaller because you may not fancy anyone but still sit there for the duration - creating a high pressure situation. And completely boring to say the least!”
Today, Russell is in a happy, fulfilling relationship—thanks to applying the very same dating techniques ‘Go Active’ uses to match people in a low-pressure, stress-free environment.
“Here at ‘Go Active’ we are in touch, in tune and understand 100 percent about the pressures that dating have - the concept was developed from experience and listening to what singles actually want and need,” Russell stated. “Pressure free singles events with a relaxed and 'all about you' vibe - great customer service and respect is our number one goal. If you feel great, then we do too!”