Dating Online? Do it Right!
It's a big new world out there. Everybody is doing it - online dating, that is!
Singles everywhere from eighteen to eighty are online with cool, catchy profiles, hoping to catch the eye of their soul mate, their match made in Heaven.
What can you do to increase your chances of finding your dream date online? Plenty!
Follow these tips for success when you dare to date online.
The most important part of dating online is your profile. It is your calling card, and first impressions are very important. Keep your profile simple but make every word count.
Stay away from drama of any kind. This is not the place to detail that you are looking for those who can commit and who won't play games because your heart got broken in your last relationship. Leave all that for later! Keep it light, flirty and fun.
Do not be overly sexual or suggestive, although a hint of naughtiness or challenge will catch the eye of anyone looking for dates online. P
ay careful attention to your screen name. "Anitagoodone" or "Helenbed" are definite no nos, as are "Looking for Mr. Right" or "Hopelessly Searching."
You get the idea. Names like "Fun Dallas Girl" or "Blue-Eyed Cutie" sound more optimist, cheerful and fun.
Put up the best pictures that you can; one headshot and one body shot. If you have to go to Glamour Shots to get a good one, then do it. Do not pose in lingerie and guys, we don't need to see all your muscles to decide to go out with you or not.
Don't put any ex's in the picture, and it is wise to leave friends, family and kids out of your online photos as well. Potential mates want to see you, and they will study your pictures before emailing or responding to a note. Put your best foot forward with some great photos.
Do not lie online about your stats. This includes height, weight, age, and important details about kids and your past. If you are tempted to fudge the truth, just leave it out.
Nobody says you have to put your weight online for the world to see. Not being truthful online is the biggest cause of disappointing dates when you later meet in person. Spare yourself some aggravation and headache by being as truthful as possible in your profile.
In describing yourself and what you are looking for, again, keep it light-hearted and fun. Do not say you are looking for your dreamboat and want to be married in one year and have three kids in five years. This will scare everyone away. Why? Because they will think you are just looking for a mate and that anyone will do. People want to be loved for who they are, not for what they provide, so just say you are looking for some fun friendships with interesting people. Everyone likes a challenge, and everyone likes to be interesting.
If they can score a date with you, then that's what they are! It is possible to set some standards and expectations for dates in your profile without coming off as too serious.
Rewrite your profile over and over until it is perfect. Ask your friends of the opposite sex for their opinions of your profile, and listen to their advice. As an added bonus to our readers of Don't Date Him Girl, we have asked our Love Doctor, Kerry Gray, to give advice on your individual profiles, so if you have a dating profile that doesn't seem to be working for you, shoot it to the Love Doctor at Kerry@dontdatehimgirl.com.
She will analyze it for you and give you her free advice about how you can change your dating profile to make it work for you. Give it a try, and have fun in the big beautiful world of internet dating!
Singles everywhere from eighteen to eighty are online with cool, catchy profiles, hoping to catch the eye of their soul mate, their match made in Heaven.
What can you do to increase your chances of finding your dream date online? Plenty!
Follow these tips for success when you dare to date online.
The most important part of dating online is your profile. It is your calling card, and first impressions are very important. Keep your profile simple but make every word count.
Stay away from drama of any kind. This is not the place to detail that you are looking for those who can commit and who won't play games because your heart got broken in your last relationship. Leave all that for later! Keep it light, flirty and fun.
Do not be overly sexual or suggestive, although a hint of naughtiness or challenge will catch the eye of anyone looking for dates online. P
ay careful attention to your screen name. "Anitagoodone" or "Helenbed" are definite no nos, as are "Looking for Mr. Right" or "Hopelessly Searching."
You get the idea. Names like "Fun Dallas Girl" or "Blue-Eyed Cutie" sound more optimist, cheerful and fun.
Put up the best pictures that you can; one headshot and one body shot. If you have to go to Glamour Shots to get a good one, then do it. Do not pose in lingerie and guys, we don't need to see all your muscles to decide to go out with you or not.
Don't put any ex's in the picture, and it is wise to leave friends, family and kids out of your online photos as well. Potential mates want to see you, and they will study your pictures before emailing or responding to a note. Put your best foot forward with some great photos.
Do not lie online about your stats. This includes height, weight, age, and important details about kids and your past. If you are tempted to fudge the truth, just leave it out.
Nobody says you have to put your weight online for the world to see. Not being truthful online is the biggest cause of disappointing dates when you later meet in person. Spare yourself some aggravation and headache by being as truthful as possible in your profile.
In describing yourself and what you are looking for, again, keep it light-hearted and fun. Do not say you are looking for your dreamboat and want to be married in one year and have three kids in five years. This will scare everyone away. Why? Because they will think you are just looking for a mate and that anyone will do. People want to be loved for who they are, not for what they provide, so just say you are looking for some fun friendships with interesting people. Everyone likes a challenge, and everyone likes to be interesting.
If they can score a date with you, then that's what they are! It is possible to set some standards and expectations for dates in your profile without coming off as too serious.
Rewrite your profile over and over until it is perfect. Ask your friends of the opposite sex for their opinions of your profile, and listen to their advice. As an added bonus to our readers of Don't Date Him Girl, we have asked our Love Doctor, Kerry Gray, to give advice on your individual profiles, so if you have a dating profile that doesn't seem to be working for you, shoot it to the Love Doctor at Kerry@dontdatehimgirl.com.
She will analyze it for you and give you her free advice about how you can change your dating profile to make it work for you. Give it a try, and have fun in the big beautiful world of internet dating!
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