Many couples are married each year as a result of online dating. If you are interested or actively involved in online dating there are certain things you should know to make your experience more successful. In the following article you will find 10 online dating tips:
1. Choose a dating site based on your needs. You can choose from different relationship types to find a date; there are more casual chatting and flirting type communities, as well as those based on specific personal traits such as your age, hobbies and interests. For example, if you are an equine enthusiast and could not imagine a weekend without riding; go for an online service aimed at this group of people!
2. Be honest and sincere in your profile. Too many people are not and are trying to make a sales pitch rather than showing who they really are and what they really want. Spend time creating your profile and be honest with others and your self. You do not want to start off a new relationship based on lies or misrepresentation; it will only make things harder later on.
3. Avoid online sexual undertones. Of course as the relationship builds it is your choice what level you will take it to; however, when you start this it only makes you appear shallow and more concerned with impressing men and getting dates than building a relationship based on lasting mechanisms.
4. Remember you are communicating online. Your first impression will be made through your email or chat room presence; so be authentic, honest and think about what you are writing!
5. Your profile picture should actually look like you. Do not put a glamor portrait as your profile picture that even your mother would not recognize. If you are not comfortable with putting up pictures; leave them out and send them only to people you are interested in.
6. Always remember that your goal and intent is to have an actual and real relationship with someone! Do not get so caught up in a persona that you create a virtual relationship which will leave you unfulfilled down the road.
7. Be Respectful. Remember the golden rule and try not to hurtful or rude to someone you may not be interested in.
8. Know that some of these people are married. One quarter of people using online services are married. Keep an eye out for signs that he is already in a relationship because you do not want to become "the other woman."
9. Exude confidence! Be confident in your self and you will attract men who like confident women. If you meet face to face at some point; continue being confident. One bad date or one bad online relationship is a learning experience not an indication of failure!
10. Safety first! Use your head and no matter how perfect someone seems online never agree to meet or arrange a meeting without someone knows where you are. Use the buddy system and always put your safety far ahead of your heart!
The goal in online dating is not to end up virtually tied to your computer. You deserve much more than that in life and you can and will have a relationship that is physical and healthy in all ways as long as you pride your self on being authentic and real. If you are not you are the one that will suffer for it. You can also think of your online dating experiences as ways to gain confidence and hone your dating skills taking pride in your accomplishments along the way.
Source by Alli Johnson