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Archive for the 'Internet Dating' Category

Cyber BF

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

When I was still single, I tried online dating. My friend introduced me to her boyfriend’s cousin and they are both based abroad. It was exciting at first because we were still on the “getting to know you” stage. I was older than him but it’s fine with him, just a few years though. We […]

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Online Dating: Displaying a Photo

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

When browsing through an online dating site you want to see a photo of those you wish to contact. Anyone who is confident enough to post a photo of themselves is going to be approached more often than the person who has no photo displayed.  Looks are important to most people, at least to get […]

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When Pictures Aren’t Working

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

This is my advice to anyone who decides to date online. Don’t put up bad pictures. I know that you have probably heard the recommendation from others, as well as dating advice from the ‘experts’ who tell you to pay attention with the pictures because it is the first impression.
I’m not […]

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Internet Dating Site: BBW Romance

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Unfortunately, in today’s world size seems to matter. For those who are above average in size, they may encounter more rejection than usual on the mainstream dating sites. It can become depressing and intimidating to even keep trying.
Some people are very picky about size. They want a certain height or a certain weight in those […]

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Internet Dating: Alternative to Talking on the Phone

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

You meet someone on a dating site. You correspond for a period of time and then someone asks the question…”can we talk on the phone?”. Some people may not feel comfortable giving out their phone number until they feel a level of trust. Yet, more trust can be instilled by hearing a voice.
There are fakes […]

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Dating from a Distance

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

Even if you aren’t on a dating site deliberately searching, you may run across someone you really click with on the internet. This can happen unexpectedly and chances are, they won’t live near you.
It seems those we click with often live far away. Distance, among other things, can become an obstacle. Feelings begin to evolve […]

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Internet Dating: How Can You Tell Real From Fake?

Monday, April 28th, 2008

When browsing through profiles on internet dating sites, it may be difficult to tell who is real and who is fake. There isn’t a sure way of finding out, but it helps to know what red flags to look for.
*  if you are male and a woman sends very bold and flirtatious comments, she may […]

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The Personality Test

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Okay, I’ll be honest with you. I hate the personality tests that dating sites have. But, most of the Internet sites that are up and running, and that are more effective, are using a variety of personality tests to help you find your match. While they may not be the perfect solution […]

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Online Dating: Use Caution and Common Sense

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Online dating sites can be a fun and adventurous experience. In order to make your experience pleasant, it’s very important to use safety measures. Your safety should come first before any desire to meet someone in person, until you feel a good level of trust.
Tips to keep you safe:
* Communicate only on the dating […]

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Online Dating: Building a Fantasy

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

When meeting people on dating sites or anywhere on the internet, some build a fantasy so vivid from seeing only a picture, no one could live up to it. Instead of carefully paying attention to what the profile states, what the person says in correspondence, they dismiss it and create the person in the way […]

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