Attraction is not a Choice
Finding love online is the norm nowadays. In fact, a lot of people started doing this, 10 years ago. It is no longer a taboo to find your partner via online. People who seem to think that you can’t find a partner via the internet are probably pessimists or better yet, Neanderthals who still live in caves. Haha.
Online dating has become the easiest and fastest way for a person to find his or her true love. Not only that, it is also a great way to breathe a life to someone’s romantic life.
Today, I will share with you some tips on dating online (obviously based on my experience) and hopefully, it will help those who want to try dating online.
#1 Profile
Take the time to complete your profile since it is your virtual representation on a free (even paid) dating site so make it as presentable as possible. What does this mean? It means you should carefully fill out your personal information and describe yourself in a positive tone. A catchy profile headline would be awesome because this will catch people’s eyes. Honesty is the best policy when you are creating your profile. Imagine if you met someone great and you can’t really meet him or her because you lied about your height, status or/and weight!
#2 Photo(s)
Upload a photo of yourself and not your handsome or beautiful cousins/friends/siblings/friends of friends. Best is to upload high quality primary photo of yourself – a head shot would be better than full length. If you are allowed to post more than one photos then upload more with different poses and backgrounds. Reveal who you are to the virtual world. Avoid sexy poses as these could send the wrong signals.
#3 Communications
Remember that those who are on these dating sites are real people so make it a point to communicate in a polite way. Don’t snub those messages sent to your inbox - that could be considered bad manners unless those messages are rude then you do have the right to dismiss them. Otherwise, make time to say hello back to them. If you feel that there is no spark after a few emails, then politely let them know that you are not interested in continuing. This saves time on both sides.
#4 Don’t reveal too much information
Even after a few messages back and forth, withhold personal information such as full name, home address, even work place. There are many ways for people to use you based on those information.
#5 Instincts
Don’t ignore your instincts. If you feel that a person from the dating site is lying, don’t let it go. Remember things that are said in the emails or chats. Try asking the question at a later time to check on his or her consistency. Even if the person is consistent and yet, you still feel uneasy – it is better to end the emails/messages and move along.
Seeing someone on webcam can be fun but before doing so, make sure you are both on the same page about what is going to happen on webcam. I’m not going to go into detail but I’m sure you catch my drift. I would advise that you go on webcam session only when you are very sure about him or her. Whenever you ask to see them on webcam and they always come up with excuses, chances are they are not who they say they are. The man/woman is probably married or attached. Gay, even.
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