How to Explore Online Dating
Online dating has become popular and more people are using it to find Mr. and Mrs. Right. But, it can be tricky and frustrating if you don't know what you are doing. Once you get the hang of it, you can meet interesting people with the same interests as you. It is important before jumping into online dating to learn the basics.
- Choose a website that best suits you. Many sites have a membership fee, so beware of this. There are multiple sites to choose from such as eHarmony and Match.com. If you prefer a dating site that does not require a membership fee, try plentyoffish.com and okcupid.com
- Ask for recommendations from friends that are using online dating. A friend may have had a positive experience with a specific site and can give you some tips.
- Choose a username and a password that you are going to be able to remember. Pick of user name that uses your real name or a hobby that you have. Make sure that you don't use something that is too suggestive, but is interesting.
- Create your profile. This will vary from site to site. Some sites require a few questions, while other require complex essay questions. Think about the type of person that you want to meet by making a list. Make sure that you are honestly answering each question.
- Add photos. Make sure that they are recent pictures of you that have been taken within the past six months.
- Watch out for anyone that you talk to online that seems overly secretive, is difficult to get in touch with, or posts pictures that are either blurry or that have non-identifying photos on their site.
- Make contact. Once your profile is completely set up, explore the site. Send messages to people that you deem interesting and attracted to. First read their whole profile and then write a message describing what interested you about them.
- Try again, if a date with someone doesn't work out. Being persistent is important and it could pay off.