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Meeting people
online can be fun. It’s great to broaden one's horizons and embrace others around
us in helping to achieve a more fulfilling existence. Online dating has
given us this capability from the comfort of our own armchairs, but just
because you’re searching from the living room, don’t let common sense
and instincts lessen when making your decisions. Please see our online
dating tips for making your online search safe, fun and most importantly, successful.
Online Dating Tip #1
"Allow me to
introduce myself" - This is the most common form of introduction. It’s
polite, it’s confident and it’s an ice breaker that takes everyone to the
next phase of their online conversation. But think for a minute. When
anyone introduces themselves to someone in a bar, do they say, “Hi, My name
is Nicky, I live at (your address), my telephone number is (your phone
number), I work at (your work address) and my e-mail address is (your e-mail
address)?" No, so when introducing yourself online, make sure
and use the same common
sense practice. Do
not allow anyone to pressure you into revealing details before you are
ready.
Online Dating Tip
#2
Be truthful. Honesty is
admired much more than dishonesty. Tell people what your intentions are and
you’ll be starting on the correct path. But remember, common sense applies
here so always assess who you are being honest with.
Online Dating Tip
#3
Have you ever been in a
situation where you have spoken with someone on the phone and the person's
voice creates an image of what they look like in your own mind? We bet you
that if you ever met that person they would look nothing like that image
you had created online. Because very few of us are psychic we suggest you ask
to see a photograph so you can feel more comfortable with whom you have
contacted or who has contacted you. Remember, "a picture may paint a
thousand words, but a thousand words does not necessarily paint the right
picture."
Online Dating Tip #4
When meeting your online contact do it in a mutually agreed upon public place where there are plenty
of people. Advise a friend of where you are going and leave them a contact
number.
Provide your own transportation,
when
the date is over, leave on your own as well. If you should both agree to go
to another location, use your own transportation.
Initially this is always a good idea, since it's
best to act on the side of caution. Your date should be making you
feel comfortable. Remember, the venue for your day or night out is a
two sided decision, so anything that is being arranged, both parties must be
happy with it.
Online Dating Tip #5
Remember that common sense and good judgment get
everyone through life on a smoother road. Don’t let online dreams and desires
override this one attribute we all have. If it sounds too good to be true,
it probably is. Never be forced, tempted, or controlled into any situation
where you're not comfortable. Life is for living. Enjoy it to it's
fullest, but be safe and smart while doing this. |
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