Online Dating Tips

 

Guys, listen up. Before you send a message to a new crush on your favorite online dating site, please take a few pieces of advice. What you say and how you say it are detramental to your online dating success. A few simple mistakes may ruin your chances with a potential date before she even meets you.

First things first. Don't be creepy. Women looking for relationships don't want a message full of "hey baby's" and pet name calling. They want to hear why you are interested in dating them. Talk about a mutual hobby or sports team, an aspiration in life or something you have in common. She wants to know why you think the two of you will hit it off. If you feel the strong urge to tell her she is beautiful, do so in a flattering way. There is a fine line between flattery and being flat out degrading.

Always be very respectful. When meeting a woman you want to date for the first time in person, would you gush over her hot bod, call her sexy or make inappropriate comments? No. Same applies to dating online. Don't make her feel cheap. Always give her the same respect that you would anyone else. Mentioning sex in an initial email is a quick way to turn her off to the idea of a date with you.

Finally, in online messages, genuinely get to know your potential date. If you are hitting it off, ask her on a real date. No "meeting up" in bars or inviting her to hang with the guys. A date. Just the two of you.

Now ladies, this isn't to say that you do everything right either. You have to follow the same rules as the guys, but shouldn't be too forward. Being pushy is un-ladylike and can push men away.

Just remember, always be yourself, be respectful and friendly, and of course, have fun!