3 Ways to Be a Better Online Dater

Online dating is popular. If you haven't done it yourself you probably know people who have. While you've heard stories of things going wrong when people meet, know that good stories are also out there. It's important to always put safety first, no matter how much you think you trust someone. This article talks about 3 ways you can be a better online dater.

1. Know your requirements

Before you even start filling out profiles online and meeting people, you need to know what it is you're looking for. Are you willing to date someone who lives far away? How far is too far? Does your potential date need to be employed? Educated? Are you willing to date someone who is divorced? Has Children? It's important to think about these possible situations because while you are online dating, you'll run into all kinds of people with all kinds of history. Do not worry about being too picky. You should be picky when choosing someone to date.

2. Fill out that profile

Profiles are there for a reason, but as you'll soon notice, many people fail to fill them out or they are so basic they sound like ten other people. So when you fill out your profile, be honest and answer all the questions. You do not have to write essays, you can stick to point form answers as long as they explain who you are and how you differ from other people. Don't forget to add a photo! It's not that looks matter but people have preferences. You wouldn't want to be talking to someone for a while and then finally see them only to discover you're not attracted to them.

3. Online is just the beginning

Online dating is a bit of a confusing term. You probably know someone who has been dating someone online for years. It really happens. Usually it's due to distance. But online shouldn't be where you should keep your relationship. You are probably going online to meet someone to date in real life. If that's your intention, make sure you let the people you meet know you're not willing to carry on a relationship over the computer for more than a certain amount of time. Let's face it, being in a relationship is easy. You don't have to go out, get yourself dressed up or spend money. But that's not a relationship. You could find that same connection with a thousand people online.

Online dating can be tricky. It's not an easy task to find someone you connect with on and offline, so patience is required. Enjoy the process of meeting people. Even if it takes a while to find someone you are compatible with, you'll make new friends in the process.