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…
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Category Archives: Internet Dating
Dating from a Distance
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…
Internet Dating: How Can You Tell Real From Fake?
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…
The Personality Test
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 to finding some…
Online Dating: Use Caution and Common Sense
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…
Online Dating: Building a Fantasy
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…
Online Dating: Your Best or a Less Favorable Photo?
I’ve often wondered if it’s beneficial to submit a “best” photo on profiles or maybe better to submit something that isn’t representative of you, at your best. I have some past experience with online dating sites. One problem I found…if you submit a “best photo, some of those who contact you get drawn into the…
Online Dating: Looks or Personality?
What ultimately wins, looks or personality when trying to meet people through online dating? I believe, for many, personality is often overlooked and in exchange, they will keep looking until they find someone who has the look they want. If you read lots of profiles, you’ll often see a preference to height, weight, hair color,…
Online Dating: The First Face-to-Face Meeting
Meeting and corresponding online is one thing, but when it comes time for the first face-to-face meeting, it can be intimidating. Planning ahead and taking safety precautions can help make your experience more positive. Tips for the first meeting: Appearance – the first impression is important, but don’t exaggerate. Dress to express who you are,…
Internet Dating: Safety Tips
If you’ve signed up for an internet dating site, chances are you will be corresponding with a variety of people. Some will seem very trustworthy and some may seem a bit off from the start. Safety should come first. No matter how charming and trustworthy a stranger may seem, they are a stranger. You have…