Posts Tagged ‘Online dating tips’

How to Create a Superb Online Dating Profile

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

No matter what dating site you decide to go with in order to find your perfect match, you are going to need an online dating profile.  Although some people may just rush through this really quick to be able to start looking for potential candidates,  you should never rush this process.  Building a good online dating profile is probably the most important part of the entire online dating technique.  This is where you essentially get to sell yourself to potential mates.  Your profile will determine whether people will stick around for a bit and try to get to know you or not even talk to you.  Here are some good tips on how to create a really good online dating profile.

If you are a man and you are looking for female companionship, then there are a few of the profile boxes that you should be aware of.  One thing that women like to feel is a sense of security.  They want to be able to find a good man who can take care of them both physically and financially.  This does not mean that you have to be a 7 foot tall body builder who makes millions of dollars every year, but it does mean that you should pay attention to these fields.  Women often look at the height and the income fields.  While you should not put bogus numbers in these fields you may want to consider adding just a couple of inches to your height (if you are in the 5 foot range) and then wear some taller shoes when you first go out with a girl.  This may seem like a very shallow way to get some attention, but first impressions are huge and it will likely be to your advantage.  Also, when it comes to income, either get yourself a good job that you are proud of or add a zero or two to the end of the box just so women feel comfortable that you can provide.  These are more just tactics to be able to help women to stay a minute and check out your profile without immediately throwing you out.  Once you actually get to know someone it will be a funny inside joke that you two can have together.

Another good thing to remember is to have an upbeat and exciting tone in your profile.  No one wants to date a boring person and if that is how you sell yourself, you’ll never get any dates.  You need to avoid being too overzealous, however, as that is also a turn off.  Help potential mates to see that you are a fun person who is optimistic.

Some Mistakes to Avoid in Online Dating

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Online dating is a relatively new way for you to be able to meet new people and potentially find a compatible mate.  Because this medium is new to a lot of people, they often make a lot of mistakes when they first delve into this virtual networking world.  Now you shouldn’t let a fear of making mistakes keep you from finding the person that you were meant to be with, but there are a few things that you can do right off the bat that will help you to be more online savvy when it comes to dating.  Here  is a list of common mistakes to avoid when pursuing your online dating endeavors.

First of all, never give away too much information about yourself the first time you make contact with someone from an online dating site.  If you spill everything about yourself right at first, the other person doesn’t really need to spend any other time with you in order to get to know you.  While it is important to be honest with the other person, a little bit of mystery can go a long way when you are trying to keep someone interested in you.  Another good reason why you shouldn’t give out too much information is that you run the risk of putting your safety in jeopardy.  If you give out too much personal information you may find yourself in a bad situation.  Make sure you get to know the other person a little bit before you start getting too comfortable with exchanging private information.

Another good tip is to show respect during you first face-to-face meeting.  The last thing you want to do is to leave a bad first impression by not complimenting them on their outfit or by checking out other girls or guys while you are on the date.  Show some respect by giving the other person your full attention.  Be involved but not overly involved.  Try listening to what they have to say rather than try to talk and agree with everything and give you own spin on it.  You can learn a lot about a person by just listening to what they have to say and showing genuine interest in their opinions.