Category Archives: Online Dating

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 →

What the Opposite Sex Doesn’t Want to See in Your Profile

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When you’re creating your profile for an online dating site, you may be one of the many who throws in a few false facts to try to spruce up the appeal of your profile to the men or women you’re targeting. There are some things you should also leave out if you want to make a good first impression. It doesn’t mean you have to lie about who you are or what you believe, but sometimes it’s best to present … Continue reading →

Set Up Your Profile to Attract the Right Kind of Women

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You’ve decided that you’re going to give Internet dating a go. You’ve chosen a site, or even a couple of sites that you’ll post your profile on, with the expectancy that once women read your profile, they’ll flock to you. What are you going to put in your profile that will make women do that? And how can you know if your profile is going to attract the right kind of women for you? This is tricky business because you … Continue reading →

Digital Dating for Successful Singles

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If you’ve found a great deal of success in life, chances are that you want to date someone who has accomplished something similar. If you intend on dating long term and having a serious relationship, with the possibility of marriage later down the line, income certainly plays a factor. The two of you will be working together to provide money for a home and for your children, and you don’t want to be stuck with just one of you pulling … Continue reading →

Online Dating Tips for Men

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So you’ve just joined an online dating community. Do not be discouraged when your prospective dates have not yet responded to your queries. Women members of online dating portals receive an average of fifty to 200 queries from other members of the opposite sex. This means she’s just taking time going through all the queries she had received. You need to be a bit more patient. Have a proactive approach when it comes to online dating. Focusing on one woman … Continue reading →