Dating Part I explained how everyone has his/her own views of dating and the mad rush to find Mr. & Mrs. Right. Part II looks at the various concepts of dating.

There are various types of dating and no right or wrong way, just personal preference. We choose whatever works best for our lifestyles.

Standard Date – Date among a guy and a girl who know each other.

Blind Date – A date where you’re not sure if there is any interest because you haven’t met the other person yet. Usually set up by a match-making friend or family member.

Long Distance Date – You met someone and they live a ways away so you decide to have a long distance relationship via internet or letters. Usually do not work in the end.

Online Dating – These dating systems uses websites to meet people. You register and choose from multiple profiles.

Speed Dating – Groups of people gather at a public place and spend a certain amount of time getting to know each other. At intervals, each person switches seats with another person. Dating musical chairs until to you meet each available suitor in the room.

Virtual dating – You meet available suitors via Virtual Reality websites. Create a profile, an avatar and spend time in this dating virtual world attempting to spark an interest and develop a virtual relationship.

Singles Events – Attend an event with groups of single people with hopes of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right. These are casual parties with no time limits, no guidelines, just meet and greets.

To be successful and find the right person for you must realize there are no perfect people. Define what qualities are most important to you and come to the realization that you might not find all those exact qualities but you may come close. Don’t rush. Certain dating concepts might not be right for you. Sticking with your beliefs on how and why to date will help you find your Mr. or Mrs. Right.