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7 Advantages of Internet Dating

Dawg — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:30:59 +0000

The stigma of online dating is now gone. Internet personals are no longer viewed as something for the desperate or the geeks. This is because the advantages of internet dating far outweigh the disadvantages.

Also, online dating has several advantages of over other forms of finding love. Now that makes of for double-advantage. Let’s now look at some of these advantages:

1. Numbers: The shear numbers of singles (well, even non-singles) seeking partners online is simply phenomenal. And this is not changing any time soon. Nowhere else can you find huge numbers of people looking for all types of relationships from pen pals to marriage and fun partners and anything in between. This gives everybody a chance to find a mate. There is always someone out there seeking someone like you.

2. Convenience: You can surf, search and post personal ads online at any time and from anywhere as long as you have internet connection. And in this age where computers virtually fit our palms, you don’t even need to be at home or the office. You can do it while sunbathing on the beach. Now that’s convenience.

3. Safety: Whatever some naysayers may have said, Internet dating is proving to be safer than traditional forms of finding a mate. Yes, there is the occasional horror story. But guess what, those stories are in greater numbers in traditional dating, only they are less reported.

4. You are in control: You decide whom to contact and whose contact you will respond to. You can even block someone from contacting you. You also decided whom to see outside the dating site, the type of relationship you want, and whether to take if further.

5. Geography not an issue: Another advantage of internet dating is that you decide how far you’re willing to travel for the date. You can choose to date near or date far.

6. You get an answer up-front: You know up-front whether you have a date or not. There is virtually no beating about the bush or hard-to-get games.

7. You get to pre-date: Online dating allows you to pre-screen prospects long before the actual date. You can even go on a virtual date via live webcam where you get to see and talk with your prospect before the actual real-life meeting.

Internet Dating Profiles – To Put or Not to Put a Picture?

Dawg — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:15:00 +0000

There is concern among some singles seeking a date online regarding posting a picture in the personal profile. But are these fears really valid?

Let us look at some of the excuses (or reasons if you like) that people use not to post pictures and why they are largely baseless:

1. I’m not good-looking (enough): Some singles think or believe they are not good-looking enough to attract responses. Granted, online dating is just like real-life dating. After all, you are dealing with the same humans. Attractive people still get more attention and responses, especially when they are female. But the truth is, every human being is unique. There is someone out there looking for someone just like you.

2. I’m too good-looking: This is the opposite of the above problem. But this is a good problem to have. It is better to get too many responses and have to weed through them than to have none. But people who use this excuse usually have a fear for “rejection” which in this case could be not getting buried in responses. Post that picture; and if people don’t treat you like a star, accept that you are a mere mortal.

3. People that know me might see my picture: This one originates from the stigma of yesteryear surrounding online dating. That stigma is now largely dead except for people that find it hard to shed Neanderthal ways: If you’re reading this, you are not one of them. Looking at this the other way, what would someone that knows you be doing in the dating site in the first place? And who knows, it could be someone you’ve been interested in dating but have not been able to tell her/him, who also may have feelings for you.

4. I’m not photogenic: There are various reasons that you don’t show up well in pictures. One common one is not relaxing. Another is being too self-conscious. Relax and have fun. Seek the help of a professional photographer if necessary: the good ones know how to put you at ease and often can pin-point your problem for being “un-photogenic”.

5. People will be able to tell my age: Typically you will not hear complaints about looking too young. It is almost always being too old. Well, you are that age, aren’t you? Be true to yourself (and your potential date) and post a good recent picture of yourself. You want someone who is interested in you as you are now, not ten years ago. And the good thing is; there is someone looking for someone like you, age and all.

Internet Dating Tips – About the Different Types of Dating Sites and How to Find the Right One for You

Dawg — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:14:50 +0000

When seeking internet dating tips most people tend to by-pass the most important aspect of online dating; choice of dating site. There are thousands of sites out there and signing up with the wrong type could mean not getting the type of person or relationship you want.

In order to make easier the process of finding the right dating site for you, first you need to look within. Ask yourself what type of relationship you want, as well what type of person you seek. But don’t stop there.

You also need to list down the things that are most dear to, that you cannot live without. This means things that are must haves for you to live a happy and fulfilled life. Why do you need this?

Well, a compatible partner must have the same interests and passions at best, or be willing to support you and live with your must haves at minimum.

Next, know the type of relationship you want. This may seem easy but most people will not tell you what they really want beyond just “a date” or “a partner”. Well, it is okay to just want a “date” and most of the general dating sites are made for that (we’ll come to the different types of dating sites shortly). But you need to go a little deeper.

If you’re a seeking a soul mate, lifetime partner or a long term relationship, you should be able to point this out without a problem. This includes those seeking a marriage partner.

This is not to say that only those seeking serious relationships should find the right dating site. There are dating sites for virtually any interest you can think of. Let’s take a look at some of these now, shall we?

The Different Types of Dating Sites

Like I’ve already pointed out, there are many different types of dating services that serve different needs and interest. Now assuming that you do know what you want, here are a few examples:

Generalized dating sites: These are also called popular dating sites because they are… well, popular. In these sites, everything goes except adult personals which are a different category altogether. These are best for those seeking relationships that may or may not be serious. Generalized dating services are often profile-based; you post a personal profile which is a sort of “about me” essay. Examples of such sites are Yahoo Personals, Match.com and FriendFinder.

Matchmaking sites: These are for people seeking long-term relationships or marriage. If a soul mate is what you seek, these may be the best route to take. Matchmaking sites go beyond the profile. They are personality-based, meaning that you answer a number of personality questions, which are then used find compatible partners. Most matchmaking sites do the matching for you but often also let you do your own searches. Examples of matchmaking sites are PerfectMatch, Chemistry and eHarmony.

Matrimonial sites: As the name suggests, these sites are marriage based. They are more or less like matchmaking sites (above) but cater to certain cultures and social-ethnic groups where open dating is not allowed or is considered taboo. An example of a matrimonial site is [Indian Matrimonial Network].

Specialty sites: Also known as niche or special-interest sites, these cater to specific interests or hobbies. There are specialty sites for virtually every interest (and even body types) you can think of. These include:

Sites for big beautiful women (BBW)
Sites for big handsome men (BHM)
Senior dating sites for singles 40-50 and over
Interracial personals for those seeking someone outside their own race.
Religious sites for those seeking a partner of a certain religious faith.
Dating sites for dog lovers
Dating sites for fitness enthusiasts
Military dating sites
[Single parent dating sites]
And many more than can be fit into one article (see specialty dating sites).

Ethnic dating services: These cater to those seeking someone of a certain ethnic origin or culture. In a way, they tend to overlap with religious sites as certain religions are predominantly composed of one ethnic group (Jewish dating, for example). See ethnic dating sites.

Adult sites: Needless to say, adult dating sites cater to those seeking erotic pleasures without strings attached as well as other things of the adult genre such as fantasies and the wild. Examples include Adult FriendFinder, SexyAds, and IWantU Adult Club.

Alternative personals: This is adult dating, but on the kinky side. This is where you’ll find things like swinging, S&M and BDSM, bondage, spanking… well, you get the picture. Examples of alternative personals sites are Alt.com, IWantU Alternative Club, and BDSM Sexy Ads.

Webcam personals: These are dating sites that facilitate live video chat, where you can actually see and talk to the person on the other end like she/he were just across the table. Many of these are adult-oriented as most people are also seeking eye candy. Examples include Cams and Webcams.

Speed dating sites: As the name suggests, these are sites that support the concept of speed dating (dating in a hurry). You get to meet as many potential mates as possible within a given time. Each person submits names of persons they would like their contact information given to and if two names correspond, there’s a match. An example of a speed dating site is Hurry Date.

Internet Dating Tips to Help Find Love Online

Dawg — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:05:08 +0000

Internet dating has become all the rage in recent years and there is good reason why. It is very convenient to sign on with and explore an internet dating site. This allows those with frequently busy schedules to still craft a dating life even though their schedules do not permit the traditional approach to the process.

But, merely signing up with an internet dating site is not going to automatically dictate success. There are a few common internet dating tips that need to be followed in order to increase the odds of success.

First, you need to realize that an internet dating site is no different than traditional dating meeting processes. The only main difference is the variant on the way people communicate. Once you get beyond this, you will discover interactions with people are the same.

This is one of the most important internet dating tips to swallow. Far too often people will assume that because the site is designed for dating, none of the traditional rules of dating change. This is simply not the case! Never deviate from the established rules of dating or else problems will ensue and success will prove elusive.

Another one of the more popular internet dating tips would be the notion that you need to have a lot of patience. This is a truism for all forms of dating and meeting people. Trying to rush through the dating process because you have a time sensitive membership on a dating site is not going to yield success. The process just does not work that way.

And having a little bit of patience in regards to meeting the person is another important component to weigh. Remember, until you have known someone for quite a while the person is, essentially, a stranger.

This does not mean you should be standoffish towards the person but rushing into meet someone is not always a wise move. Test the waters on the person’s personality through email and instant messaging and VOIP (voice over internet protocol). This will improve the odds of success since you can weed out the potential troublemakers

Among the most helpful of internet dating tips is the need to take all profiles that you read on the internet dating sites with a proverbial grain of salt. Why is this? Well, people have a tendency to exaggerate their attributes on a profile and keeping this in mind will often prevent a lot of disappointment down the road when you actually meet the person.

Those that have traveled the road prior to you are always a good resource for online internet dating tips. When someone else has had success with internet dating, they can provide a great deal of information on the subject. Why not look towards such a person as a fountain of information on the subject? It can greatly aid in your ability to succeed with internet dating. Those that have achieved success will have a tendency to want to duplicate it.