Tips for Using Websites to Meet New People and Find Relationships
- Develop a profile which is honest but accentuates your best qualities.
For example instead of just listing your profession explain what you like about it.
Remember there is a sales or promotional aspect to online dating so use humor and show your friendliest side. - Avoid reaching out to people who only describe the positive aspects of themselves: you want an idea of what they are really like.
- Pictures: May or may not be that accurate. You can ask if the picture is recent in an email.
- Stay with your own interests i.e. if you are an indoor activity person do not reach out to someone who describes all of their “outdoor” activities.
- Keep you expectations low until you actually meet the person.
- You will usually need to meet lots of people (5-10) to find one person who works for you.
Types of Meeting People Websites
Look for sites which match you automatically with people:
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Eliminate some of the work.
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Help you get past the “basics” with some people.
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Still may have inaccuracies in how people portray themselves.
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Help get you started.
Sites: Where You Pick People to Contact After You Have Seen Their Profile
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You may have to go through more profiles.
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Sometimes yield the same results as sites where you are automatically matched.
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Can offer positive results if you are willing to put in a lot of time reviewing sites.
First Meetings
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Coffee shop meetings or a simple walk are good activities.
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Do not over commit yourself in terms of time: 45 minutes is about right.
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If you like someone during a coffee date then try to let them know that but you can also contact them later.
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Try to convey who you are instead of being overly pleasing.
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Try to enjoy yourself and allow for pauses in the conversation.
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