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 How
To Get The Most From Online Dating Services
by Simon Oliver
Online dating offers great benefits to both men and women. For
men, they avoid the embarrassment of being openly rejected by women.
For women they avoid men who might make unwanted advances especially
when they are drunk.
Dating online makes it safe for both men and women. And the online
dating system helps choose prospective dates for each of their members
based on a created profile.
One of the drawbacks of online dating is its inability to predict
chemistry -- so important when developing a relationship. Online
dating functions like a place to find, introduce and develop significant
relationships that evolve into something more than just an online
friendship. The continuous growth of online dating is a clear indication
that more and more people believe this way to meet people produces
favorable results.
Although online dating has many advantages, the fact remains that
there are some who are trying to abuse and misuse the system. And
so, for the benefit of those who take online dating seriously here
are some tips to help you get the most out of your online services:
1. Don't rush
You'll want to watch out for those who seem too good to be true.
While this shouldn't hinder you from getting to know someone, proceed
with care. Try to communicate via email for a while, and be mindful
of any inconsistencies you notice in the responses.
Inconsistencies in the responses are good indication that a person
is not telling the truth and therefore is not worth your time. Always
try to trust your instincts especially during times when you feel
that something is not right. Remember that not all members of an
online dating service tell the truth about themselves.
2. Don't divulge too much personal information
Since you can be pretty sure that not every member of an online
dating service will be telling the whole truth about themselves,
it's best for you to do the same. Here are some safety tips:
* Never give out your last name, home address or phone number
* Create a separate email address that you use solely for online
dating
* Avoid sharing your personal web site URL, where you work, or any
other highly personal information.
* Be sure to turn off your automatic email signature when sending
emails to prospective dates
* Stop communicating with anyone who insists on having your personal
information or attempts in any way to trick you into revealing it.
You'll want to take some time to get to know your prospective online
date before you give him or her any of your personal information.
You can get a feel for a person's trustworthiness by asking questions.
If you find the answers convincing, you can reveal a bit more about
yourself. Always trust your instincts.
3. Be careful and use good common sense
The reason why some people aren't successful with their online dating
experience is simply that they have forgotten to exercise good judgment,
especially in choosing their prospective online dates. Most often
male online daters are the ones who make such mistakes. Let's face
it, who wouldn't believe a beautiful and alluring female -- but
don't forget that photos in profiles don't guarantee that the person
who wrote the profile is the person in the photo.
Remember that the weakness of most men is a beautiful woman and
the same can be said of women with a handsome man. Sometimes a woman
can be so overwhelmed when a hunky, good-looking type of guy notices
them, they forget common sense.
The best thing is not to be carried away too easily. Take a conservative
approach to trusting anyone you meet online. And also conduct yourself
and your romances in a responsible manner.
4. Try to request a photo
Try to request photos in a variety of settings like casual, formal,
indoor and outdoors of any prospective date. This helps you to make
sure the person in the photo is really who they say they are. If
he or she continuously makes excuses to keep from sending you some
pictures, then this is a good clue that person hiding something.
It would be best to stop your communication at once with this type
of person.
About the Author
Simon Oliver has an interest in bringing people together. To find
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