ONLINE DATING ADVICE

DATING DO’S AND DON’TS

A lot of what’s on this page seems only common sense, but when meeting people online, many tend to let their guard down too easily. Sure, you want to enjoy the experience of meeting that special someone online but try not to fight your intuition or gut feeling about people. It’s easier to listen to your “inner voice” when meeting people in person; it may be harder to do online. So…

Don’t include personal information in your profile or messages, such as email or home addresses, home or cell phone numbers, etc. Do so in your PMs only when you feel comfortable doing it and believe you know that person well enough.

Do get to know as much about that person you’re interested in before meeting him or her in person.

Don’t allow yourself to fall into the scam of sending someone money because his or her mother needs an organ transplant or some other such excuse. Common sense, yes, I know. But you might be surprised at how many people fall for a hard luck story, especially after they like and trust the person.

Do enjoy meeting, getting to know, and finally going on that first date with that special person. I didn’t really need to tell you that, did I? But use your common sense on that date. Remember, even though you’re in control of your own actions, you’re both in control of how your first date ultimately turns out and whether or not there will be a second one.

Don’t dismiss a person just because you don’t like a certain like, dislike, or interest, as mentioned in the person’s profile or a PM that he or she might have sent you. If the person, for example, likes kumquats, but you can’t stand the sight of them 🙂 , try not to make that a strong enough reason to pass the person over. If you’re too picky you’re making it too hard for yourself to find that special someone. Many married and unmarried couples find something about each other they dislike but manage to stay together and love each other anyway.

Do make sure to use protection, or make sure your partner does. I didn’t really have to tell you that either, did I?

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