Online Dating Do's and Don'ts

Do: Be Selective
Don’t: Limit your Options

Dating online has been around for ages. Although, it is just recently that it has become a popular means of getting to know other members of the dating site. Previously, nerds were the ones who got their eyes glued to the computer. Women, nowadays, cannot be regarded as cheap if they choose to find romantic partners online. Also, they can't be considered desperate, too. A person must keep in mind that choosing a date has not gone down a level.

There are several choices that a person can choose when he/she is into online dating. Actually, possibilities are endless. Some can go out with nerds, while some others choose to date the macho men. There are some men who go for the modest women, while there are several men who go for the statuesque ladies. Online dating may be a broad world, but great expectations can still be narrowed down. One can try reading another person's blogs if he/she is interested. From the blogs, one can see what type of person the other is. Also, he/she can somehow picture out whether or not he/she likes the person based on the content of the blog.

Do: Put Best Foot Forward

Pictures can make or break online dating. Well, not entirely. However, it is important that a person put the best pictures that she has. Keep in mind though that the latest photos must be the ones that should be posted in the profile. Writing captions about the photos is also a good way to let others see the personality of an individual. Next, the profiles should be narrative, but should still have some air of mystery. This way, others will be enticed to know more about the owner of the profile.

Don’t: Forget About Personal Safety

Safety should still be a concern of those who engage in online dating. Personal information should never be disclosed. A person's contact details like email address, telephone numbers, hang-outs should not be posted to be seen by those who visit the world wide web. If not, there is a chance that the person will be harassed. Likewise, one should not divulge such information to other online friends immediately. There's a possibility that the online friend has other not-so-good intentions.

One is also advised to trust his/her instincts in any type of condition. If in case things don't go well, then the contact with the other party must not be continued. A person can either block messages coming from the other person or he/she can all together ignore and/or block the other person himself/herself. Another idea to protect one's safety is to stay anonymous at first when they are not familiar with the environment of online dating. If one feels that he/she can trust the other party, it is the only time that he/she could give out his/her personal details. Next, a person must watch out for any eccentric behavior that the other person shows.

Do: Widen Social Circle

One can observe that more and more people are enticed by online dating. Actually, this should not come as a surprise. Singles are out to find their next partners. Thus, singles are advised to perfect the art of making their profile if they want other dating site members to notice them. One should remember that the more interesting a profile, the better chances of meeting more potential partners. A killer profile could somehow guarantee that other members of the dating sites will find the profile intriguing. Thus, those members would choose to get to know the owner of the killer profile

Do: Be Honest
Don’t: Be Too Honest

Being honest is the key to snagging a potential partner. However, one should remember not to bare everything. Dating online can be likened to advertising or marketing. Take for example, a woman who admits that she is the quiet type. For some men, this could be a good trait. However, being quiet can also be interpreted to being boring. Now that, is definitely not a good thing. A person should be careful with the words that he/she chooses to describe himself/herself. Thus, it is advisable for a person to know how to play with words. However, telling lies will not do any good. Stick with the facts, but learn how to put some spice into it.

Do: Post a Good Looking Picture

Physical appearance is something that affects a person's judgment on another. Thus, posting photos must be thought of really well. One may not know it, but photos in a profile could signify that the owner of the profile is sincere. It just goes to show that the person is not afraid of showing himself/herself for what he/she really is. However, choose a photo that sends a good, clean signal to members of the opposite. The pictures that a person posts must show that he/she is neither a player nor the easy type. For the ladies, make-up should be used so that natural beauty could be
enhanced and not because she is hiding a very ugly flaw.

Do: Ask Interesting Questions

People who can be considered as experts in the dating scene should know that a person who asks questions is better than someone who doesn't. Asking questions is a sign that the other person is really interested in whatever it is that his/her date has to say. Interesting questions should be a part of the conversation. In this way, the date would not be boring. Also, the questions that a person asks can help each other realize whether they have something in common, based on the answers given by his/her date.

Do: Be Different

Internet dating is pretty much a very stiff competition. Women receive a lot of messages in their inbox, mostly from several different men. If such is the case, then men should know how to make their messages stand out. The same thing holds true for women. Women should know how to make their emails interesting. Also, the subject heading itself should be able to catch the attention of the male recipient. In this way, the guy will choose to read the woman's message first instead of the other messages that might be flooding the guy's inbox.

Don’t: Be Obsessed

Dating online is a casual experience for everyone concerned. Obsession and online dating don't go together. Being an obsessive online pursuer is downright scary. Women should be able to discern the difference between being caring and obsessive. If the guy sends out messages in an amount that exceeds the norm, then this could be a sign that the guy is already obsessed. It is always a good idea stay away from these types of men. They should be blocked if needed. Likewise, ladies should not send so many messages to the guy that she is interested in. There is a possibility that the guy will get turned off.

Do: Be Consistent

It is not only the men who should be consistent with their actions towards their date. Women should be too. They can do this by constantly being concerned about their date. Also, lies should never be a part of the relationship. If the story that the woman told the guy is not consistent, one can expect the guy to leave and look for a better woman whom he can date.

Do: Be Realistic

A relationship born out of online dating can be affected by so many factors. There is the matter of distance. Obviously, couples won't have the convenience of seeing each other every now and then if they live in opposite sides of the globe. There is also the issue of time. The couple may have different time zones if they do not live in the same vicinity. However, love makes a way.

Reality should not leave the minds of those engaging in online dates. Brighter personalities must be shown by people, if they want to attract others. An interesting profile means nothing if the person himself/herself is boring. Also, expect that there will be some jerks lurking around in the internet. Never expect and believe everything that the other person says. Being realistic can also mean being safe. A person should anticipate problems that may come his/her way. In so doing, he/she will be prepared as to what to do next.

Do: Be More Confident

A woman's reaction towards a guy's statement can be a pretty good indication of what she really feels for the guy. Confidence is one of the things that both genders look for in each other. Men love a woman who exudes confidence. For men, a confident woman is a sexy woman. Therefore, women should be more sure of themselves. They must show the men that they are not the hapless creatures that some men think them to be.

Internet dating is not all about success. There are still those who do get rejected. People should keep in mind that online dating is a trial by error experience. If one gets rejected by the other, then move on to the next.