Good for you Mac!!!

I met one of the best people I've ever known on a dating site. We are just friends (at least currently) as our lives aren't in great spots for a relationship. I know a married couple who met on a dating site as well

Don't get discouraged if nothing pans out for a while. Try to enjoy the conversations you get to have just for the sake of conversations. You can even include on your profile that you are open to friendships as well.

It's a way to meet people and you know that they are all looking for something- and their profiles will likely explain just what they are looking for. If it isn't clear, then ask - if they are offended then they aren't for you anyway!