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Do Online Dating Services Really Work?
Posted by Pam Baldwin at Jun 4th, 2008 in Self Help
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Yes, they can. Unfortunately, you have to put a lot of effort into finding the right person, just like you would when doing other things. But, there is a plus side. Many times, people find that dating online through a service can be more easily and safely done than meeting a person somewhere else. A person can find out if the person is who they say they are. The actual experience is very different depending on what sex you are, though.
So ladies, you may have asked if these services will work for you, or how to actually meet that person online. So I’ll keep it simple. Tons of guys will send you messages but it’s up to you to keep that attention. You just need to act yourself, no craziness allowed. Well, or however guys describe crazy.
Sometimes guys will take their time to ask for your number or to actually set a time for a face-to-face, but if you feel okay doing it, don’t be scared to make the first move! What if they say no? Well, then move on to all the other guys that have sent messages to you!
So on to the profile. If you’re not the type that needs to hear how pretty you are but are what most people consider average, then you can post a picture. Just don’t make it very big or very easy to tell what you look like because you will get guys to send emails to you trying to get to know you instead of your picture.
So what should you write? You want to show some of what you’re like but not too much. Really long profiles, pictures of who else is in you life, and short stories you’ve written are a bit too much to handle. You need to let him try to find out more about you because that’s what makes them comfortable. Besides, you want to be protected from stalkers or people who want to steal your identity.
And for the guys. You need to ask yourself the same question. Will services for online dating help you find somebody. Quickly writing an email or two (or more!) to initiate communication is much easier than actually seeing somebody and walking up to them. Remember, these email conversations won’t necessarily be any easier, you still need to make that first step.
So, let’s get that profile the way it needs to be. She’s going to see it most likely after you’ve already contacted her. So remember to write it that way to fill in some of the gaps. No selling yourself to try to entice her to talk to you, but share some things about what makes you unique, that there is more to you than just that little email you sent. And you need at least 2 pictures. One needs to show that you do have fun doing those things you said you like to do. The other needs to be with you enjoying your time with some of your friends.
So do online dating services really work? They can if you do the right things in the right way. It’s different though, conversations that would take minutes in the real world may take weeks online, but you can also get comfortable with someone in no time at all before ever meeting them.
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