wildcat55 Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 I have been kicking around the idea of trying to find a girl through an online dating service. How do you know which ones are the best and what should I be looking out for as far as scams and such?
boogieboy Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 Theyre all scams, so just do the work and find a women in person. Its much easier.
Author wildcat55 Posted April 1, 2010 Author Posted April 1, 2010 I know people that have found great relationships through online dating. I guess my real question would be does anyone have any advice for creating profiles, communicating with people on these sites, etc... I would like to know if there are any good resources when it comes to online dating.
soulm8 Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 The best advice I can offer is to have an idea as to what your goal is (type of woman, qualities you like and dislike, type of relationship). The more focused you can be, the better your odds are of finding what you're looking for and you'll waste less time as well. Keep your profile positive and interesting; no negativity... describe yourself... who are you and what do you want? Don't be afraid to let your personality show in your words. Exchange a few messages, ask for numbers, speak on the phone asap (within a few days) and also try to meet within 1-2 weeks. If someone isn't eager to meet... don't waste your time. Face to face interactions are much more telling than messages and phone conversations.
Crazy Magnet Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 The best advice I can offer is to have an idea as to what your goal is (type of woman, qualities you like and dislike, type of relationship). The more focused you can be, the better your odds are of finding what you're looking for and you'll waste less time as well. Keep your profile positive and interesting; no negativity... describe yourself... who are you and what do you want? Don't be afraid to let your personality show in your words. Exchange a few messages, ask for numbers, speak on the phone asap (within a few days) and also try to meet within 1-2 weeks. If someone isn't eager to meet... don't waste your time. Face to face interactions are much more telling than messages and phone conversations. Yes, push for a meeting sooner, don't let emails drag on. Make sure your profile reflects your personality. Know what you are looking for in a potential partner. Keep an open mind, and go on as many dates as possible!! If you think "Lord there is no chance in hell I'll ever like you..." then cut off communication immediately and keep going. I found my Mr. Wonderful online. Ultimately I tried it b/c I knew so many people who had gotten married from eHarmony. It paid off for me. I found a coupon as well so it was really cheap for a 3 months subscription. Always look for online coupons!
Stbe Posted April 1, 2010 Posted April 1, 2010 Be very picky, most people on there will waste your time.
Author wildcat55 Posted April 6, 2010 Author Posted April 6, 2010 Thank you all so much for your advice. I have been searching around some online dating blogs and found some great articles about getting started with online dating. Here is an example of one that I thought was helpful. "How to Succeed in Online Dating" found at Dating Websites Blog along with may other great blogs and articles. Maybe I am over thinking this entire process but I guess I just want to do as much homework before I just jump into something like dating. *
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