Dating is tough in this world because most of it happens online these days. If you’re looking to start online dating but don’t really know where to start, these tips are sure to get you on the road to online dating in no time. Whether you’re looking for a serious significant other or just someone to talk to, these tips are the best and easiest ways to find a great date online! #ReaderKnows
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1. Search Your Mutual Interests
You don’t necessarily need to join a dating site to find a great date online. Instead, search around on your social media account of choice for people in the area with the same interests as you. If you have a TV show obsession, search for that TV show around your location and you may just find someone you could naturally start a relationship with on the Internet!
2. Look for a Site That Fits Your Needs
If you are going to go the dating site route, find one that fits what you’re looking for. There are so many different sites out there, from ones that fit your religion, to your interests, and everything in between. You may have more success on a website that’s more tailored to exactly what you’re looking for.
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3. Be Honest with Your Intentions
Don’t just be honest with your potential dates, be honest with yourself as well. If you’re not looking for just some random hookups, Tinder might not be the best dating site for you. There are so many different dating sites that cater to exactly the kind of relationship you’re looking for that there’s no reason to waste your time on sites you know aren’t right for you.
4. Let Your Personality Show
In your responses to the questions on the site, be yourself. Don’t be worried about being someone or something you’re not. Instead, focus on just being like yourself. If you’re not being yourself in your responses, you’re going to attract people who aren’t compatible with you. The more real you are, the more compatible you’ll be with your matches because you won’t have to worry about keeping up the façade you created on your profile!
5. Be Casual
Don’t put too much into one person. Online dating is pretty casual in nature, so the more that you focus all of your energy on one person, the less you’re making yourself open to other people on the site. Don’t tie yourself down to one person too quickly, because there are thousands of other people you could be talking to!
6. Don’t Be Afraid to Meet in Person
After you really start to get to know the person, be open to meeting them. Meeting someone you met online doesn’t have to be this big, scary thing. If you enjoy talking to them online, you’d probably enjoy talking to them in person just as much, so take that next step!
7. But Know Them Well before You Meet
That being said, make sure that you know the person before you meet them. You don’t want to be stuck on a date with someone you really don’t get along with because you thought you’d try it out. The more you know them and get along with them online, the better your chances are that you’ll get along with them in person too.
What are your tips and tricks for meeting the perfect online date? Let me know in the comments!
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Chloé: I think you should've stressed meeting in a public place...possibly googling them...better safe then sorry
Wendy: I personally find dating online is ludicrous. I will tell my children where mom and dad met which wasn't online oh no no
Suzi: We live in a crazy world. You need to be aware and have your senses full force. When my BFF goes on a date with someone she meets on line its in a public place she picks and she lets me and her sis know. Once she establishes or "thinks" he's not a serial killer she'll relax but still aware:)
Liz: Where else can you meet someone? Church would be ideal but many do not have singles groups. If you work like I did and traveled then on-line was about it. I am totally against dating people you work with. Worked out great for me-I have the most amazing husband! Better than anything I dreamed or or imagined.
Bel: I've tried dating sites for a while now and one rule I have is we have to have a video chat before I meet you in person. My sister always makes sure I have a knife and pepper spray. Just in case.
Eboney: Thanks for the informative post it has been helpful. I have been so frustrated with internet dating because I tend to talk to one person and put all my hope in them ending up on a sad way. I met a guy that I thought we were getting along well then after 2 months he sends me a text saying he is going back to his ex but wanted us to remain friends and I was like really?! Another thing that I urge you all is to listen to your guts, 2 weeks before that we went for dinner and I could see that he was struggling with something. I asked him if all was fine he was like all good. So there we were. Thanks :)
Msgrey: Online dating has never worked for me. I still beleive in the whole "it was love at first sight" kinda thing anyways. Ive gives online dating a try, but no luck. Guys ive met online are either cocky, stuckup, weird, or desperat
Zoe: Well I actually met this really sweet guy on tinder and we hit it right off. I think I really miss him rn😢 had it not been the fact that we are not in the same state, we might end up being in a relationship or sth..
deliccate: Have to say transparency is important. I can't stress that enough. If a guy tells you he's an asshole, or that he has no expectations about what he's looking for, shady answers usually mean he's not what you're looking for. Really be focused on what you want and make sure your goals are realistic.
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