The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Dating

The dating scene is taking a new shape these days as people turn to the internet for lovers. However, online dating is not as easy as the traditional dating. It is not always easy to hook up with a total stranger online and make a good couple. However, understanding online dating is key to helping you meet Mr or Mrs. Right in a short period if you are looking for love online. Here are a few do’s and don’ts of online dating.

 

Do’s

Come up with a Good Profile, Complete with a Real Profile Photo

You are always advised to know yourself in and out before looking for someone to share your life with. Therefore, hoping that you know yourself in black and white, describe yourself as much as you can on your profile. Don’t brag and don’t be too modest. Just use the right adjectives to attract the perfect match for you. Use a real profile photo, one that is as descriptive as possible.

 

Stay Safe

Never trust anyone. Don’t take risks. If you are meeting someone for the first time, meet in a public place. If your friends can accompany you, the better. Don’t be too quick to trust someone you know nothing about.

 

Listen to Your Heart Without Being Too Rigid

Matters of love are very close to your heart. Therefore, pay attention to it all through. Trust your instincts more than the relationship advice you have got from anyone in your life. For instance, if it feels right to do sex on the first date, go ahead and have it. However, if the deal is too good, think twice.

 

Be Yourself

There is no better feeling than that of true love. It can easily make you forget that you exist. If you have finally found someone to love, don’t lose yourself completely in the relationship. Of course, you will have to sacrifice a bit of your real self to accommodate the other person in the relationship. However, stick to your career, hobbies, and friends.

 

Don’ts

Don’t Write a Wish List

A wish list on your profile is a turnoff. No one gets exactly what they wanted in love. Everyone wishes that they got married to the richest and the fairest people out there. Therefore, instead of writing a wish list, express your readiness to accept people the way they are. Remember that if wishes were horses, even beggars would ride.

 

Don’t Share Too Much Information About Yourself Online

Know what to share and what not to share with everyone online. We have heard of horror stories about online dating. Be economical with the details of your income, for example.

 

Don’t Be in a Hurry

Hurry hurry has no blessings. Once your profile is complete, wait for suitors to come. The right people will hit your profile and start writing your love story. All you have to do is wait.

 

Don’t Respond to Everybody

Thousands of people have finally viewed your profile and texted you. While it is not right to plat too hard to get, it is okay to be selective as well. Not everyone who has texted you deserve a reply, choose who to reply and start a conversation with.

 

Don’t Text or Call Too Much

Once you make a choice, it is okay to call and text your crush, but don’t overdo it. Let the communication between the two of you take a smooth curve. Time will come for you to talk endlessly, so don’t be in a hurry.…