Finding Love Is Only A Mouse Click Away

Tips for online dating success

by Nate Lovestruck

In today's busy world it's getting harder and harder to meet new people. Luckily enough with the invention of the internet meeting new people is easier then ever. Surfing online you're bound to have seen one of those colorful banners in the corner of the screen boasting matchmaking success only a mouse click away. This internet phenomenon is becoming increasingly popular as more and more are people are finding it to be the most effective way of hooking up. Not only do you eliminate a great deal of time in finding people with the same interests, you often get to see a picture to know what your getting yourself into. 20 million singles from all walks of life and from all over the world are only a few minutes away. It's fast, effective and most importantly rejection free. Here are some tips on how to make it work out best for you.

While there are 1000's of online dating services to choose from, it's often a good idea to go with the one that best suit your needs.

Some Questions you may want to ask yourself How urgent am I looking to meet people How much much money do I have to invest? Does this service cater to my area? Is the service easy to navigate

As much as it may be tempting to go with one of the many free services available you may find it worth the few extra bucks to go with a bigger company. Online dating services such as Lavalife.com or Yahoo Personals provide much larger databases then their "free" competition. Larger databases mean quicker response time and a better chance of meeting someone who meets your requirements.

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Your profile means everything, this is how other singles will be able to judge their compatibility with you. The more in depth a profile, the smoother the process will be. Be honest, fill out the questionnaire thoughtfully and completely ( don't skip areas or leave blanks ) Give a detailed description of yourself, show off your sense of humor, and try to portray your personality in what you write. Assuming that you have intentions in actually meeting the people you talk to, I'd recommend writing your profile as honestly as possible.

"I'm a 6'2, doctor with washboard albs and stunning blue eyes may not always be appropriate."

Also beware of relentlessly going on on about your perfect match, no ones flawless, try to be realistic. In the end, just have fun with it. Make yourself tea, lean back in a comfortable chair, and take your time. The pursuit of dating should be fun, not work.


In a database of thousands, a picture will make that already great profile stand out even more. Spend a little extra time and sort through your photos for the right one. I suggest adding photos from different settings ( One dressed up, one casual, and one with friends) Variety is the key, this allows them to get a better idea of what you really look like.

Some Things To Avoid

Using photos that are marked outdated, summer of 95 may not be a fair representation of what you look like today.

Avoid picking a photo that is doesn't look like you, you want pictures that are an accurate representation of what you look like ( this again refers to if you plan on meeting them )

Drunken pictures of you doing a keg stand probably won't fly, make sure your photos are tasteful and appropriate.

Now your ready to start mingling. Whichever service you decided to pick you're sure to have plenty of profiles to look through. Finding the person that is right for you will involve a fair amount of browsing, personal critique and analysis.

A Few Tips To Aid Your Search

Look for profiles that are complete as these demonstrate the person is taking online dating seriously. Someone who doesn't fill in their information may only be killing time.

Avoid profiles that display a variety of misspelled words or bad sentence structure. You don't want to find out 2 weeks into the online conversations that you've been flirting with a 12 year old.

While searching, many of the services provide you with filters to help you find people that are more likely to be of interest to you. From location, to age and general interests, make sure you take full advantage of the "advanced search" features if they are available.

Look into contacting someone who not only shares your same interests but someone you find attractive as well. ( DUH )


  Now that you have done a light scan of who's out there, it's time to contact someone that matches your interests. Start off simple. Email your potential sweetheart introducing yourself and explaining why you believe you two are compatible. Avoid requesting a lot personal information at the start. People don't always feel comfortable divulging their deep secrets to complete strangers, it's better to establish a connection first.

Finally and most importantly, don't get discouraged if the first few contacts don't work out. As the old saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea.

Happy Match Making... And Good Luck

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