I see no reason to feel bad about internet dating. There are plenty of people who have met their spouses that way. It's an acceptable way to meet people these days. I don't know if you're from a religious family with particular moral views on this. It is important to be very careful and savvy, however, as people can easily misrepresent themselves online. You certainly wouldn't want to meet someone for the first time in a secluded setting. I'm on the verge of trying online dating again. I did it maybe 5 years ago briefly. There are nice people and not so nice people everywhere. No guarantee. I'd hope that you wouldn't be overly influenced by your family, though I don't know how old you are. I also wonder what you mean by being taken care of by a man. It's important to be able to take care of yourself, whether in a relationship or not. Just my two cents.