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Top 5 big mistakes on online dating sites

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

1) Be honest – ALWAYS be honest never tell people that your something else when you’re not as if it is meant to be it don’t matter what you look like or what you work as to make it work.

2) Phone number – never ask for a phone number straight away get to know the person first as it makes you look easy if you don’t.

3) Granma – when replaying to an email always use proper grammar there nothing worse than not understanding what the other user has put.

4) Copy & paste – when sending out emails never copy and paste the same email out to loads of people as most people seem to do this and never get many replies try and be different in your subject link user there name or something in there profile for example is they say I love dogs your subject line could be I am a dog lover to

5) Never give someone the wrong impression be yourself and you will find your soul mate

There is 100s of things you shouldn’t do on a dating site but i think the main thing is be yourself

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How To Make Online Dating Work For You

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

There seems to be two distinct opinions about online dating in existence today. The first is that it is a fantastic service that caters to the modern man and woman that does not have the time to conventionally date or wises to screen dates first. The second is more negative and seems to imply that online dating is in fact a scam or worse, a marketplace for the sad, lonely and weird. No matter which camp you fall into now, if you ever have a good experience on a dating site then you will perceive it in a whole new light.

In actual fact, your online dating experience depends on what you make of it. You have to make the experience work for you as opposed to the other way around. You should be proactive and cease the opportunity presented to you with both hands. The tips below will help you to make the most of online dating and find exactly what you are looking for at the same time.

  1. Choose A Positive Approach – Never join a dating site thinking it will be a disaster. Online dating will be a disaster for you if you take that approach because you will not allow yourself to enjoy the experience. Look upon it as a bit of fun that could lead to some lasting friendships and perhaps a little love. Amy negativity or contempt you feel for others on there will shine right through and you will not get anything from the experience at all.
  2. Keep An Open Mind – Never judge a book by its cover, and never judge the person you meet on the site via one email or conversation. Take the time to get to know the individual a little before you make up your mind about someone. Everyone wants to make a good first impression and so will be nervous. Allow at least a couple of conversations before you judge.
  3. Take It At Your Own Pace – Do not rush into anything. If you do not feel ready to concentrate on one person then do not do it. If you wish to keep your options open then say you are looking for friendship rather than a relationship. Never commit to anything before you are ready because it really could burn you later if you do.
  4. Remain Mysterious – Only ever reveal the details about yourself that you are happy for individuals that you have never met before to know. If you do not want to use your date of birth then stick to the month and year. If you want to be known by a nickname then you can be. Never give your address or phone number out at all. This is all for your own safety as much as for the sake of the experience. Just relax and enjoy it but never put yourself in danger.

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Online Dating: How Old Is Too Old?

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

There seems to be a preconception of the dating world today, by both the old and young alike, that dating is only for those below the age of forty or so. Of course, the figure alters from person to person but you get the idea! Online dating especially is viewed as a young person’s thing, but is it really? Is online dating acceptable for people of any age or is there a point at which old becomes too old?

The short and sweet answer is no. At no age are you too old to date. If you do not want to date when you hit a certain age than that is totally your choice, but you should not let age put you off if you still want to date. Online dating is a wonderful thing in that it has a whole host of benefits for you no matter how old you are. It can open up the whole world to you, literally.

Some of the reasons outlined below draw on the benefits online dating to explain just why you are never too old to date:

  • Love can blossom at any age – Love does not discriminate, whether you are old or young. If you meet someone that you have that spark with then age does not matter at all. This is why you are never too old to use online dating. The heart and soul are separate to the head. It does not matter whether you believe that you are too old or not, your heart will contradict your head if you meet that special someone.
  • You can meet likeminded people however old you are – Your interests and hobbies can be shared by anyone, and it is this that gives you something to talk about. To date someone successfully, you have to have something to talk about and online dating can help you to sort out the people that you do have things in common with from those you do not. As a result, you can use online dating to save time, which is essential as you get older.
  • Dating can also provide companionship and friendship – So maybe you do not want to date. If you were deeply in love and lost that person then this would be understandable, but seniors use online dating services all the time to find friendship and companionship rather than love. You can meet new friends and chat until your heart is content. You can find whatever you want online so make the most of the services at your disposal.
  • If you can master technology, you can do anything you like irrespective of age – No further explanation needed! If you can master the Internet, you can do anything you put your mind to, including online dating.

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The Birds and the …..

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

I remember when I was 15 years old and had a huge crush on Emma, a girl who lived near me. She would save me a seat on the school bus every day and I would sing to her all the way to school. (The song was falling in Love again.)

Our friendship was strong since we grew up together from primary school and now into high school. I can remember to this day (more than four decades later) the way she looked and talked. I remember always wanting to kiss her very large, very full lips that she always kept painted perfectly. (She never knew I wanted to kiss, and I don’t think she felt the same way.)

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How To Choose An Online Dating Site

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

If you are thinking about looking for a little love on the Internet in the near future then you probably have a whole list of questions and reservations that you need satisfied before putting a profile up on your online dating site of choice. Does it cost you anything? What can you put in your profile? How much personal information do you have to give? How do you search for potential partners? What if you do not like any of the people that respond to your profile? All of those questions will probably make you a little reluctant to join an online dating site, but all of these will disappear as soon as you find the right site to sign up to!

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