Top 6 Tips to Help You Navigate Online Dating

If you're single and seeking romance, it's easy to get disillusioned with crowded bars or noisy nightclubs, or unsuitable blind dates set up by well-meaning friends. For many, the solution is simple and straightforward: sign up to a hookup websites. Being confronted with so much choice might seem daunting at first, but if you take some basic tips onboard, there's no reason why you shouldn't make a success of your venture. Here are six of the most recommended.


Have an ‘ideal' partner in mind


One of the first aspects of online dating you'll quickly find yourself getting attuned to will be the amount of choice available to you. If you've previously been used to hanging around singles bars, where you might be confronted with a handful of interesting looking individuals, you'll be blown away by the diverse pool of talent waiting to be untapped. For that reason, it's important to have a good idea of the type of person you're hoping to connect with, so prepare a ‘wish list' in advance. There might be a lot of potential partners out there, but you'll need to start weeding out this list.


Ensure your profile is dynamic


Entering a competitive marketplace means you'll need to stand out from the crowd. So take some time when it comes to creating your profile, choosing an eye-catching photo, backed up by a strong description. Forget about trying to include every last detail in order to try making yourself sound as interesting as possible to prospective dates. Treat this as a CV; in other words, keep everything as succinct and to-the-point as possible. Make yourself sound exciting.


Be discerning about whom you contact


One thing to be aware of is the fact you will encounter unreliable site users. Always remember, the power is in your hands in terms of reaching out to other singles, so the moment you get the impression someone is being less than truthful / overtly boastful, or goes off-radar for periods of time, you are quite within your rights to block them and move on to someone more promising. As you sift through the personal descriptions uploaded by other site users in your search for appropriate people to contact, pay close attention to the hobbies, interests or passions they outline. Establishing common ground is always a good starting point.


Honesty is always the best policy


An important tip is to be aboveboard and honest when reaching out to anyone in the online environment. This is where virtual encounters have an advantage over the traditional, offline variety. People who have signed up to dating websites have made a commitment to meeting up with like-minded individuals. Unlike real life situations, where singles are often inclined to put up defensive shields, or play mind games rather than appear overly enthusiastic, when couples are interacting via the Internet they are required to be much more honest in order to make an impression. Forget about inventing an elaborate back-story and be yourself.


Stay open-minded about the possibilities


You are likely to come across all manner of individuals when you get into online dating. Whatever preconceptions you might have from the outset, be prepared to jettison these. Your aspirations might be persuaded into completely new and thrilling directions.


Aim to meet up sooner rather than later


Online dating is really only meant to be an introductory platform. The ultimate aim is to work towards the point where you arrange a liaison in the real world. Your offline communication will have allowed you to develop a strong rapport prior to meeting up.

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Tip #7, be patient and wary.........there are a ton of fake profiles and scams on most platforms (many, like POF, don't really do much to police their profiles).
 

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