Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:10AM EDT
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In case you're still wondering, yes, online dating is cool. I have been to so many weddings where the bride and groom met online that I have no doubt it's a great way to meet the love of your life. The old stigma of online dating is gone, but the practicalities of making it work still exist. Here are some common sense ideas to consider before you dive into the online dating pool.
1. Where to post your profile or look for potential dates
2. The Profile
You can be the greatest person on the planet, but if your profile or picture don't reflect who you are, you won't get a lot of potential dates.
3. The Picture
Pick out a good picture where you look happy. Don't go all ‘Glamour Shots' with a stuffy posed studio picture or too artsy with the sepia tones or the diffused glow. Avoid the raging party shot that shows you downing a beer bong with a Jagermeister chaser. And, keep all your clothes on unless you want regulars from ‘Candy's Love Shack' emailing you about a deep and meaningful relationship. Need help picking a good shot? Ask a friend, or submit two photos to thefacegame.com so strangers can tell you which they like best.
4. Safety
Now, go forth, date online, and fall in love!
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The problem is, women today have been taught to not trust anyone, anytime. You are better off going to church to meet girls. The women who DO respond are chiseling gold-diggers who want what's in your pants: your wallet! Best bet: Craigslist or local alternative newspaper (i.e. The Reader). Girls! Get a couple of friends together and then have the guys meet you as a group. Filter out the guys who seem too desperate or are scary... and try from some of the good ones! toouncommon
Good,the rules are awesome.These rules will certainly help the one who is new in this buisness. ---------------------------------------- bruce
Great advice,I'm actually looking now for a free dating site with free chat to American singles.Hope i can use this advice. thank you.
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1 Posted by jorgekester on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:41PM EDT Report Abuse
Very well thought out commentary. Unfortunately I've done all that you mention here for the past year and have yet to get a single date from an online dating site. I am funny, average looking, successful man but for some unknown reason have been unable to break the online dating code. My experience (and discussion with women friends who also use these sites) shows me that women are extremely picky on these sites and refuse to accept someone that doesn't exactly meet their perfect example of a date. They go after the pretty boys versus the good picks. I am sure this works the same on the other side of the fence. If you could write an article discussing how the average guy gets a date on these dating sites that would be awesome.