The Dos and Don’ts of Online Dating

2:07 AM / Posted by datesforsex11 /


When you get tired of the monotony of your surrounding environment and you’re not meeting enough guys to tickle your fancy, the best thing to do is dive into the world of online dating and check out other people trying to find their Mr. or Ms. Right.

Going through a large number of online dating profilesdoesn’t instantly assure you of finding your perfect mate, but it doubles or even triples your chances at least. Regardless of what prigs say, online dating can sure be fun. You get the chance to meet and mingle with a lot of people from all over the world. Even if you don’t find your perfect match, you can always make new and awesome friends.

However, we have to come to terms with the fact that there are also a lot of creeps online so you better proceed with caution when dating online. Fortunately, there are effective measures you can keep in mind to help you avoid having one of those horror stories and find those rare gems.

Be honest. You don’t want other people to lie to you, so why should you? In creating your online dating profile, make sure you upload a recent photo and give a clear and accurate description of yourself. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a supermodel, just don’t lead people on. Conversely, don’t get easily fooled by other members’ profiles either.

It’s a big no-no to put out your office or home address and other more intimate details on your profile. There are a lot of people that may take advantage of these pieces of information.

Read between the lines. Some individuals tend to sugarcoat their statements to give it a whole new different meaning. When you come across people saying, “On a journey of self discovery,” or “I’m currently in the midst of shifting careers,” most likely that person is unemployed.

Be careful of clichés. If a person can come up with nothing better than an old one-liner from a cheesy movie, it’s highly likely he or she is not worth your time.

Scrutinize profiles. More often than not, people tend to overstate how much they earn or lie about their real age. A good tip is to lower your expectations by adding a few years to the person’s stated age.

Find an opportunity to have a voice conversation. They may be very good writers, but they may be a totally different people when talked to.

When you get the chance to take it a step further, don’t just blindly jump in. Set your first meeting at a public place and take your time to get to know them better.

Once you’ve garnered special attention, don’t go on a dating frenzy, hooking up with every person who expresses interest. With a number of attractive people pining for your attention, it’s easy to lose sight of what really made you go dating online in the first place.

One last thing, once you’ve found the perfect partner for you try not to do anything to lose him or her. Otherwise, you’ll be back where you started.

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