Category Archives: Online Dating

How To Get Yourself Noticed on a Online Dating Site

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You may be the most sought after man or woman in real life but you will remain unnoticed on a dating website unless you learn how to catch people’s attention. To do so, you need to write a catchy profile. It should talk about you, your interests in life, your passions, your likes and dislikes. It should also talk about the qualities you are looking in a date. The number and quality of responses you get from an online dating … Continue reading →

Turning an Online Dating Match Into an Offline Date!

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Online dating is scary for some people who are shy or new to the dating scene after a long time away from it. And eventually, there comes a time when communicating online isn’t enough – and the other person (or you) wants to meet offline. You want it to go smoothly, but there are some things you can do to ensure safety, a good time, and a positive experience. Avoid Spending Your Money for a Broken Heart How Soon Should … Continue reading →

Online Dating Sites are a Great Way to Meet People

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Today, the concept of dating has changed and many people can meet people in a new way. This is possible through the use of the internet and cell phones. In years past, online dating wasn’t really popular because not that many people had access to the internet and not everyone carried a cell phone. However, today, a lot of people who want to meet people or want somebody in their life now use online dating website services. It is where … Continue reading →

Avoid Spending Your Money for a Broken Heart

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One thing that aggravates me most with some online dating sites is when I invest a lot of time getting to know someone only for them to eventually ask for money. These are fake profiles designed to tell you everything you want to hear and will never develop into a lasting friendship. Watch out when somebody won’t get on the phone or Zoom call with you. They are likely hiding their true identity. Now, there are some legitimate reasons to … Continue reading →

Why I No Longer Recommend Online Dating

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I have been writing about online dating for over seven years and have seen it grow into a multi-billion dollar industry.  In the early days it was infested with perverts and others with ill intent.  Then, there was a period where it cleaned up a bit and became a viable way to find a mate. In more recent years, it has again mostly become corrupted, not by perverts but by greedy basement entrepreneurs intent on stealing your money or causing … Continue reading →

Asian Dating Sites – The Best Venue For Finding People Of Oriental Origin

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No one would be struck dumb to find out that most eligible Asians residing beyond the borders of their continent have a rather challenging experience when it comes to seeking out and dating other Asians. This is basically the reason why they prefer to be a part of dating websites made notably for the bachelors and bachelorettes of the Far East. While there are plenty of people who trust that true love ignores differences in skin color, there are online … Continue reading →

Mr. Perfect Does Not Exist!

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The sooner you realize this sad but true fact, the sooner you can get on with finding Mr. Close-Enough-To-Perfect. Prince Charming, riding on a white stallion, lost his way or found Princess Charming and got married on his way to your castle. Get over it and get on with it. You ARE going to have to actively seek the man of your dreams and you won’t find him hiding under your bed. You already know that he isn’t among the … Continue reading →

Secrets of Online Dating Success

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If you want to look for romance on the Internet, spend some time learning the secrets of online dating. They will pay you handsome dividends. To start with, keep the following tips in mind: Upload a good photograph of yourself. Select a pleasing photo that is sharp and has not been taken from too far. Use a realistic photo, not one that has been glamorized to make you look better than you are. Spend time writing a good profile, which … Continue reading →

Online Flirting – A New Art Form

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Many of the same things work for online flirting that work for “brick and mortar” flirting and all relationships begin with successful flirting. Flirting is an art that requires oozing confidence without being OTT. If you go too far, she will label you “slimy” If you don’t go far enough, she will label you “wimpy”. So how do you achieve that point half way between slimy and wimpy and do it online without using eye contact or body language? All … Continue reading →

How to Choose the Right Dating Site

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Along with the explosion of online dating sites has come a virtual smorgasbord of choices. There are free sites… I don’t recommend those but if money is a real concern, they are better than nothing. There are the large paid sites with many and varied features like chat, IM and even matching using profiles. There are the less expensive paid sites with fewer features. There are special interest sites for almost any thing you can think of…outdoor enthusiasts, couch potatoes, … Continue reading →