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Ten Golden Rules for Successful Online Dating
As everyone knows, the favorite method of mating and dating for singletons the world over is to join an online dating site. But what most people don't realise is that only around 10% of dating site members actually meet a long-term partner on their chosen site and a whopping 70% don't even receive one message from another member. If you follow the 10 simple steps outlined below, you too can join the 10% who find love and romance on line. 1. Choose the right site. The boom in online dating has provided a plethora of choice for consumers but you should take a few moments to decide on the type of partner you're looking for, not to mention the town or city where you would prefer him/her to be located. There are niche sites which cater to all sectors (single parents, bikers, gay people etc) and general sites which welcome all comers just as there are city or country specific sites and sites with a global perspective. Choosing the right site for you is probably the most important decision you'll make when looking for a partner on line. 2. Choose a great username. First impressions always last and the on line identity which you give yourself is the first thing that other members will see before they check-out your profile. 'Funny' works, 'cryptic' works and you wont go far wrong even if you decide to use your own christian name; but if you go down the smutty or sexually suggestive route (which a lot of guys seem to do), you'll find that other members will give you a wide berth. 3. Upload a photo. This is crucial as a significant percentage of people only search for members who have bothered to include a pic; you want to see what other…
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Make Your Online Dating Profile Stand Out
OK, the time has come. You have joined an online dating service or two. Now you must write that all-important profile -- the one that will attract attention and reel in the man of your dreams -- but where to start? Maybe writing isn't even something you think you do all that well. Even so, you can do this. The first thing is to be absolutely honest about yourself. You are looking for that man who will like -- maybe someday love -- YOU. THE REAL YOU! Examine past relationships and list the things that you liked and the things you did not like. If he smoked in the house and you hated it, you won't like it any better the next time. If you love cats and will always want to own one or more, say that you are an animal lover and want indoor pets. Someone who hates cats or is allergic to them is not the guy for you. Accept the things that make you unique. If you play the piano well, you really want Mr. Right to appreciate it. If you run in marathons, a couch potato is not a good match. If you love art, you really don't want a man who thinks Picasso is an ice cream flavor. Describe the things that are vital in your life. If volunteering is the one thing that makes you feel useful and worthwhile, you want someone who would, at the very least, support you if not join you in your volunteer projects. When you get beyond superficial things, you will attract men who share your values. Invest in your online profile by hiring a professional photographer for your first online picture. This is so important. The picture is the FIRST thing men see. The second thing is…
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Online Dating Mistakes Men Make That Put Women Off
There are more men dating online than there are women. So if you are a man trying to find love online, you will want to make sure you're going about things the right way. Although there are no fail safe written rules for online dating, there are certain unwritten etiquette rules that are advisable to follow if you want to get the best result out of your online dating experience. Below is a list of ten things that are likely put women off dating you online. No picture Women (and men, for that matter) like to know who they are talking to. Having no picture makes women think you have something to hide. This could be anything from bad looks to already being married. Don't worry about your looks, different people have different tastes. However, having no picture up would make women imagine the worst, even if, in reality, they would actually find you attractive. A clear head shot of you smiling says you are genuine, friendly and serious about finding someone. Naked pictures It's hard to believe that this needs saying at all, but some men choose to upload nude pictures of themselves to websites rather than head shots. This is acceptable behavior on adult-themed dating sites where people are generally only after sex, but on all other sites this causes annoyance, if not distress. Even people who specify they are interested in casual relationships are not likely to respond favorably to naked pictures. Unless you are certain this kind of behavior is acceptable on the site, don't do it. Negative tone People who have had bad dating experience occasionally try and protect themselves from being hurt by writing a profile warning off “undesirables”. Obviously, no one likes having their time wasted by the wrong kind of people, but…
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