Online Dating Tips

By Laura Rinaldi

If you are not having any luck playing the dating game in your
home town, it may be time to give online dating a try. Online
dating can open an entire world of like-minded people to you,
people you would normally never have a chance to meet. In large
cities, online dating is a great way to find people in your own
area that you wouldn’t normally run into. There are numerous
online dating sites, but there are a few things you should know
before you jump into the online dating pool.

First and foremost, you must remember your own personal
security. Never meet with someone in person if you are unsure of
their background or their motives. While online dating can be a
lot of fun, there is a certain element that uses online dating
sites to spot easy victims. It is much easier to mask your real
identity online, and you may not know exactly who you are
dealing with.

Learn all that you can about a person before you agree to meet
with them face-to-face. Get their real name, and if possible
their birth date and place of birth. This will help you run a
background check on them if you are concerned they may not be
telling you the truth. Background checks are typically
inexpensive if you have them done online and can save you time,
money and even heartbreak.

Next, you'll need to create an online dating profile. This
profile will be visible to everyone, and will help you reach out
to other members of the online dating site. Some people prefer
to have a professional write their profile for them, but this
can be expensive.

However, it is easy enough to do it on your own, if you follow
a few guidelines. Never give too much information about yourself
in your profile. Since it will be available to everyone, you
don’t want to include information that is too personal in
nature, or that will reveal exactly where you live.

Your profile should be a reflection of you, but in the best
possible light. Try not to use too many exclamation points,
internet slang or all caps. You don't need to include your life
story, but you can give people an idea of what you’re all about.

It is also a good idea to try to avoid the standard 'long walks
on the beach' statements, and focus rather on your personality,
what you enjoy and most importantly, the type of person you are
looking for. If you get stuck, browse through some profiles
online to see what other people have done. This will help you
find your own voice, and spot some profiles that you definitely
do not want to copy.

If you find that you're meeting a lot of new friends, but not a
potential date, you may need to try to find a different dating
site. There are numerous free sites out there that are a great
place to start if you're new to online dating. You can get your
feet wet for free, and then move on to a more exclusive, paid
site when you’re feeling more confident and ready to really test
the waters.

The most important element of online dating is to have fun.
Within a few short weeks, you may find exactly what you are
looking for, and if not, you're sure to make a lot of new
friends. Just remember to keep your personal information
personal until you're sure you can trust the person on the other
side of the monitor.

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