Online dating has been around for… well, for as long as the internet has been an inevitable part of our everyday life. And although thousands and thousands of successful marriages started out as a simple hello via some form of an online chat forum or a dating website, many single men still don’t know what the effective formula for chatting up a girl online is.

Four out of ten girls with online dating profiles say they have been inappropriately contacted at least once by a male online dater, and we at SugarDaddie.com are here to try and reduce this percentage as much as possible.

This is exactly why we decided to delve a bit deeper into the art of online dating and provide you with some useful tips on how to start a conversation with a girl online.

Here are some useful and actionable tips that can improve your odds quite a bit:

Don’t write an essay as your first message

When initiating contact online, it is crucial to keep your first message short and as concise as possible. Your first message should not be intimidating (I just realized there’s dating in intimidating, go figure). Instead, it should pique her interest.

If you write 20 sentences about yourself as your first message, it is highly unlikely that she will write back, or even read the whole thing, for that matter.

But, the question is – is there a sweet spot when it comes to the length of your first message, or even a ballpark?

According to people around us, there is!

This online dating behemoth claims that 200 characters is the ideal length for your first message to a girl, so make sure you keep it light.

Correct grammar is hot!

In other words, forget modern netspeak like “r u free on fri?”

Although we live in a fast-paced world in which phone calls are slowly but surely becoming obsolete and texting is taking over, and even though we all have extremely busy schedules that are often quite time-consuming, you still can’t resort to the overuse of modern abbreviations.  

Yes, using fewer words to get your message across can sometimes be very useful, but chatting up a girl online is not the occasion for this method.

Remember, proper grammar and right punctuation can indeed go a long way.

Humor and wittiness are making a comeback

Trust us, if you manage to make a woman laugh, you’re halfway there. Do some background research on what she likes in terms of movies and TV shows, and open with a witty reference that will intrigue her and put you in a good light.

This one can be a bit harder to pull off, since you either have a good sense of humor or you don’t, but this is something you can work on.

Being humble and honest is key

According to the recent  survey men who come off as honest and don’t boast about themselves right from the start have much more success in the online dating game. Simply don’t lie about any aspect of your persona, be yourself, and your chances will improve right off the bat.

A genuine compliment (but the right one) can go a long way

Who doesn’t like to be complimented, right? Women love it, but this is an extremely tricky ground on which you tread, my friend. If you do it right, you will definitely be one step closer to an actual date with her, but if you mess it up, you’re probably gone for good.

Make sure you avoid compliments like: I think you’re hot/sexy/smokin’/etc.

Call To Action (CTA)

In the world of online marketing, CTA is one of the most common and most widely-spread tricks to get readers to click on the desired link. So, why not use it in online dating as well? I mean, it does work!

One of the best ways to trigger a response from a girl online is to ask her an interesting question. Don’t be too nosy, though. Intimate questions are a huge red flag, especially if you are at the very beginning of your conversation with her.

A simple: What do you think of Wes Anderson’s movies? will do the trick. If she says that she loves his work, you two will click immediately. If she asks: Who’s that?; You have an opportunity to introduce her to one of the greatest filmmakers of modern cinema. If, however, she answers: I don’t like his movies; it is, perhaps, time to chat up someone else.  

So, there you go fellas – 6 useful tips on how to start a conversation with a girl online. Do you think we forgot to mention some cool tips on this matter? Feel free to leave a comment below! And don’t forget to visit SugarDaddie.com for more useful articles like this one.

In the world of online dating etiquette, when to meet in person is one of the trickiest and most asked questions, and for a good reason. As one of the most hilarious online memes suggests: on the internet nobody knows you’re a dog.

And although this is an issue that needs to be approached in a serious manner, with the right pointers and a few nudges in the right direction, you will be able to determine if the person you are chatting with online is someone you should actually meet in real life.

Here are some of the crucial things you should know before moving things from the online to the offline realm.

TIP No. 1: Conduct Thorough Research On the Person first

We don’t have to tell you that safety comes first and foremost, but we’re going to do it anyway. As we said earlier, the Internet can be a tricky place and you need to be careful if you’re seeking a partner via online dating. When to meet in person is, because of this, one of the most talked about subjects about this type of love searching, and the very first step you need to do is do a research on the person you’re chatting with before you even bring up the possibility of meeting up in person.

Find out if the two of you have mutual friends on social media platforms. If you do, inquire about that person with them. Ask about certain basic details about the person, like:

• Home city
• Current address
• Job
• Personal interests
• Previous love interests

TIP No. 2: Make Sure You Feel Comfortable

If everything from the first tip checks out, it is time to chat some more and develop a certain kind of online relationship in which you feel comfortable enough. Some people like to wait until they are 100% certain in their decision.

Overall sense of comfort is what you are looking for.

TIP No. 3: Arrange a Meeting ASAP

Once you do feel the desired level of comfort and confidence, we suggest you meet as soon as possible. From our own experience, we at SugarDaddie.com know that waiting too long can be extremely counter-productive.

Modern world is an extremely fast-paced one. This is also true for online dating. When to meet in real life can indeed vary from person to person, but the general rule of thumb is to speed things up as much as possible and meet up as soon as you feel positive that person is trustworthy.

However, according to Stacie Ikka, an experienced online dating coach and professional matchmaker, meeting up literally ASAP is a much better idea.

“Meet them with as little online communication as possible. You can’t get a feel for someone from behind your computer screen,” Ikka says. “You can make inferences and form opinions, but the only way to know for sure if there is chemistry (or the potential for chemistry) is to meet them in person and get a sense for their IRL vibe.  From there, you can see how your vibe gels with their vibe.”

She also warns that waiting too long to meet in person and chatting for longer periods of time can provide you with a false sense of being in a relationship.

“It’s very easy to find yourself in a non-relationship that feels like a real relationship when you’re playing the get-to-know-you game online,” Ikka suggests. “As the messages are ping-ponging back and forth, hopes are getting higher, expectations are being set, ideals are being realized, pedestals are being elevated, and people are securely on those pedestals.”

Wrapping up

We at Sugar Daddie agree with her. If you feel comfortable right away and all the background researches do check out, you should break the ice quickly and ask him/her to go out in public. Only then will you know for sure if the two of you are truly compatible.

If, however, the person strongly disagrees to comply for no apparent reasons, that should be a huge red flag for you.

What are your takes on this issue and have you ever had a bad experience that could be edifying to our readers? Feel free to leave a comment below.  

Dating is never a walk in the park. Well, ok, sometimes it is literally that, but here we are talking about that figurative walk in the park that is almost always calm, relaxing and most of all, easy.

Unlike dating.  

We’ve all had bad dates and horrible relationships, and we’ve all reached out for the help from our friends and family, but this reaching out for help can often be a double-edged sword. Of course, there are people in your life that are experienced enough to provide you with quality tips about relationships in general, but bad dating advice – especially when taken seriously and executed poorly – can indeed do more harm than good.

We at Sugar Daddie wanted to delve a bit deeper into this issue and find out which dating tips have reached the worst dating advice status on the modern dating scene, and try to point them out to you so you don’t make the mistakes that might end your relationship for good.  

Here are 7 pieces of bad dating advice that we encourage you not to follow.

“Play tricky mind games with him/her.”

Although teasing and harmless yanking of his/her chain can be cute and make your connection even stronger, love-related mind games can indeed be tricky and very counter-productive. It doesn’t matter if your friend managed to land a partner by showing affection one day and then utterly ignoring them the day after, we strongly recommend you steer clear of this type of strategy.

Just put yourself in those shoes and see how you would feel if someone you like started to play with your emotions…

“Problems tend to solve themselves out over time.”

No relationship is perfect and free of any issues and conflicts. And if a couple tries to convince you that they never fight, be sure that they are lying.

This is why ignoring problems within your relationship is never a good idea. Our advice is to deal with any problems right away and hit them head on, for only then will you be able to properly and in a healthy way resolve the issues you have.

“Don’t call him/her right away. Wait a few days.”

Ah, so many potentially great relationships never even happened because of this stupid strategy… And for some reason, this tip continues to live on for ages. Texting or calling your date the next day is perfectly normal, especially if your date the previous evening went well. We need to figure out once and for all that the playing hard to get tactic most often backfires on the one that is trying to implement it.

Those days are long gone, folks. Modern dating scene is fast and furious and there’s no time to be wasted.

“Show him/her that you’re the boss right away.”

Another worst dating advice candidate right here. First of all, as soon as there’s any kind of disbalance in a relationship between the two love partners, various types of issues may emerge. Your relationship should be a leveled playing field and no one should assume the position of “the boss” in it. That’s just a recipe for full-on destruction.

Mutual respect and understanding is always the way to go.

“Don’t be too revealing about your feelings, desires, and plans.”

If you are planning a serious relationship with that special someone, you must be open and honest about your deepest feelings and desires, but also your plans for the future. Taking things slow is ok, but never keep all the things that make you who you are just for yourself. That’s just plain selfish and will only destroy whatever you have with your partner.

Make sure you keep your cards out on the table, for only then will the two of you manage to stay on the same page.  

“Always make yourself available to him/her.”

Spending time together is crucial, but having time for yourself is just as important in a serious relationship. Finding the balance between these two can be tricky, but anyone can do it with a little effort and good communication.

“Demand your partner to be romantic, always.”

Romance is fun and necessary, but it dissipates over time. The honeymoon phase is beautiful, but there’s no honeymoon that lasts forever. And demanding romance is never healthy. If it doesn’t come naturally, it should not be forced.

What is your favorite worst dating advice that you almost took? Feel free to mention it in the comments section below. Also, don’t hesitate to check out sugardaddie.com for the best that comes from the world of sugar dating!  

Asking someone to go on a date is sometimes tricky

Especially if you are not used to taking that small step. Most of the time its about being comfortable with a few things, rejection and the ability to go back and ask again. Unless you’re blessed with Paul Newman’s mid life looks or the charisma of Bruce Willis, you’re going to have to expect the occasional knock back.

A good way is to find some middle ground, get some insight into the other persons interests, and if you’re being genuine in your enthusiasm for what they are about, your body language will give off some excellent, positive signals. Women who tend to express their interest in a man give away certain signals in their body language, touching the neck is one and playing with their hair is another. For men, its genuine laughter and they will know want to know more about you.

Its important to be in touch with what’s happening beyond the words. To get a successful response to asking someone out on a date is often about knowing when the right time is to ask. You’ll hear of many other places and situations, where they say, timing is everything. Remember, in most situations, to get the outcome your looking for, you’ll probably get the one chance, so make sure you choose the moment to do it wisely.

Stepping Out Of The Comfort Zone

We all enjoy dwelling in our comfort zone where we feel safe and think that almost nothing can hurt us. But, the truth is – the real magic happens out of your comfort zone. Zappa once said “without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” This is especially true when it comes to our social literacy and the art of online dating.

But knowing how and when to tastefully approach the person you find attractive is important. The best advice normally comes from generations back. They’ve been down this road more than we have, and so the golden rule is to be your self. Smile, be confident and for men looking to date a woman, getting her to laugh will open the doors of possibility wider. So it is up to you to create one.

It is up to you to take a calculated leap of faith and dive in.

In order to do this, you need to test the waters first and slowly lead into topics that get conversation off of the ground. Interests are key, it’s important that the topic is about who you want to date. What they are interested in. Everyone’s favorite topic is themselves, so be sure to show real interest. When you feel you’ve clicked and there’s chemistry between the two of you this maybe the time to suggest going out sometime.

Of course, since this is just the beginning of your re-directing of the conversation, make sure you don’t go too far during this phase. Instead, start with something light rather than immediately rolling into the any political opinions or discussion about how unwell you have been recently. Keep things upbeat and always show that you are paying attention to what is being talked about.  Showing interest is key, people are often flattered that want to know more.

Remember eye contact, people are able to read your eyes, and your intentions behind them. A small percentage of how you communicate comes from the words alone. Asking someone for a date is as easy or as complicated as you want to make it, but to take the clean, clear path will often flatter and attract because of confidence.

Transitioning To “The Good Stuff”

Stepping out of the comfort zone is part and parcel of asking someone out. It only becomes easier the more comfortable we become with doing it, and we only become more comfortable by doing it. Dating is an action-based activity, you’ve got to be part of that process to be able to do it successfully.

NOTE: As you’ve probably already noticed, we are approaching this topic neither from a male nor from a female perspective, but this article in the eyes of some may suggest its more on the male asking the woman out for a date. This would seemingly be correct as this is often how the activity goes. Some women will never ask, some will, but often its seen as the male role.

So, if the person you want to date is near you, be brave approach and say hi. Have a small idea of how you would like the conversation to go. Be prepared, be confident, be interested and most importantly, be yourself.

It is never easy to be on the receiving end of a breakup. Being the one who gets rejected is extremely tough and it can indeed take its toll, but we often forget that rejecting someone can also be excruciatingly hard.

Turning someone down is not an easy task. It can turn into an awkward and intense situation in an instant, while in some cases it can result in overly uncomfortable, even dangerous scenarios.

This is why you need to learn how to tell a guy you don’t like him in a gentle, mature and respectful way. Of course, there is no bulletproof way to do this and some feelings ought to be hurt, but if the man you are breaking up with is truly a good guy with whom you just haven’t clicked, it is always a good and polite idea to know how to reject a guy nicely and end things on friendly terms.

That being said, we at SugarDaddie wanted to give you a quick and effective guide on this rather tricky matter.

There are two questions that are as old as humanity itself: What is the meaning of life? and How to get women to chase you? If you ask us, these two crucial subjects intertwine quite a bit, and we are here to talk about the latter.  

Contrary to what most men tend to believe, not all women fall for jerks. The ultimate truth is that women like challenges and are more attracted to men they have to win over, and less attracted to men who throw themselves at every beautiful girl who gives them even a smidge of attention. Women want to be able to earn a man’s affection. They want a man who is:

• hard to tame
• not desperate
• not needy

By now you should know that there are numerous reasons why online dating websites are a good thing, and only one major reason why they can be a disappointment – liars and scammers.

Dating seems to get more difficult as we get older, while meeting that “special someone” may truly feel like mission impossible, especially for single people in their 40s. The dating game has changed a lot over the last couple of decades and it can rather be hard to keep up with all the new trends, which is why we at Sugar Daddie decided to give you 7 most essential dating rules after 40.  

Attracting and dating a beta male isn’t exactly rocket science, but it isn’t that easy either. A successful beta male will never make things easy for you by coming over to meet you, tell you how hot you are and ask for your phone number. This is a job for a typical alpha male.

First dates can be quite stressful. Even second and third ones can turn into ordeals if you don’t really know whether your date is actually into you or not. This is where reading your date’s body language comes in. Thanks to our sub-consciousness, there are numerous little signs and signals we emit through body language without even knowing it, and if you learn how to read these intricate tell-tale signs, you will be able to read your date as well.

This is why we at sugardaddie.com decided to provide you with some of the most useful first date body language tips that you can use to your advantage in order to determine if your date is really into you.