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How do I start the conversation?
Read their profile! Honestly, this is the best advice I can give you. If you are writing them, then there is something in their profile you found interesting, or you found them incredibly attractive – so compose your email to that effect. Guys – I’m sorry but I’m going to pin this one on you – do not use the shot gun approach and send the same email to numerous perspectives – she is going to read it and know that you are not writing directly to her. For additional tips, read our article on first contact.
How do I write an engaging profile?
- Here is a simple list. For more details, read our article on writing a killer profile.
- Tell people something about yourself.
- Be positive.
- Be honest.
- Tell people what is important to you.
- State what you are looking for.
- Build in the curiosity factor, this will help them to ask you questions and start the conversation.
- Take the time to check your spelling and grammar.
How do I pick a user name?
Think outside the box. Your user name should:
- Describe you and be memorable.
- Easy to remember or catchy.
- Think about who you want to attract.
- Make a list of what makes you tick, then try putting them together.
- What are you passionate about?
For more details, read our article on picking your online user/nickname.
How do I know they are telling the truth?
There are those that are going to fib, or outright mislead you online. Women from foreign countries asking for money; people who fib about their age, weight, occupation, or marital status. It’s true they are out there, but there are many more people who are straight up – why, cause you just might meet. The old rule of thumb, “if it sounds too good to be true”, should be followed online as well.
That being the case, the players and fibbers out there generally start to lose interest when they have to put in an effort corresponding with you. Hence the reason you should take the time to get to know them before meeting. Someone generally interested in you is going to make the time to talk. There are a number of services that offer background checks and we will post them soon.
Follow our safety advice, do not give out personal information such as your real ‘full’ name, address, telephone number until you have corresponded for awhile - even then you might want to do the Meet & Greet first. Do not ever, ever send money to someone!
How do I end a bad date?
Actually this should read, how do I end a bad Meet & Greet ; however, some people consider the first meeting a first date. There can be a lot of reasons that the first meeting does not work out. I suggest being honest with the person and not leading them on. Saying you are not interested is ok.
For more information, read our article on how to end a bad Meet & Greet or date.
How can I find Mr./Ms. Right?
This is not an easy question to answer and tons of books have been written by relationship experts. I can say that hundreds of marriages are held every day from people who have met on an online dating site. The world on online dating is attracting millions of people. You have the potential of meeting someone that you would have never come across in your daily life so your odds of meeting the "one" has grown exponentially. Let us help you realize your dream and take a look at our recommended online dating sites.
For more details, read our article on meeting Mr./Ms. Right.
How do I create romance?
For those first timers that don’t know how to create romance, here are some ideas which are not gender specific. I’ve sent flowers, created romantic evenings, left little surprises, sent and or left little notes. There are things that you can do for free, things that cost very little and things that are a tad more extravagant. Do what is in your budget. For information, on keeping the romance alive, take a look at the romance section. For the first few months, here are some ideas:
Send an email saying that you are thinking of them, and why. When the relationship becomes intimate - try sending a naughty card.
Send or deliver a single NOT red rose. Later in the relationship you can send red, indicating your love.
Invite them over for a romantic dinner (if you are not a cook - you can get this catered).
Set up a girl/guy night — chick flick or action movie and go all out — have popcorn in theatre buckets (available in most dollar stores)
Invite them over for wine/cocktails and thier favorite finger food. After a drink or two introduce your own "20 Question" game — questions you want them to ask and/or questions you want answered, but have been waiting to ask. Later in the relationship try playing "Dirty Minds".
Plan an evening at the park/beach to gaze at the stars. If you really want to impress try bringing wine and desert, oh - don’t forget the blanket.
Plan a picnic – remember the wine, a scrumptious feast, the blanket, plates, etc. If you can’t cook – go to your local gourmet store or restaurant – tell them what you are planning – they love to help.
Take them to dinner in a funky bistro with a walk afterwards. Have some romantic spots picked out in the area to walk to afterwards – could be a roof top terrace, or perhaps a swing at the local park or a favourite park bench.
Surprise them with a trip to a local street fair, festival, concert in the park.
Indoor gardens with dinner or coffee afterwards. The smells, textures will be relaxing and you can both breathe a little easier.
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