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Online Dating
is like going on a Blind Date
November 17th, 2005
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Online Blind Date |
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Is that
person that you met on the dating website really that good looking,
tall, skinny, with a full head of hair? It can be a lot of fun
meeting other single people that are available out there, however
there are sometimes people that fudge a little bit in their
description and they end up not to be who they say they are.
This is a reality of the online dating
world. It is a lot like going on a blind date, except you have talked with
the person a bit first. The photo they have online may be what they looked
like 10 years ago. They may be married. But at the same time there are a
lot of legitimate singles out there.
Some online dating websites have a
rating system for each other. It helps but another website to checkout is
truedater.com. They cover a lot of singles sites on a whole and will let
you report any problems that you had with the date. It is a good idea,
their website looks relatively new, but the service they can offer to the
online dating world is great.
It doesn’t hurt to do background
checks on the person that you intend to meet in person. You can go
to google.com and type in a persons name, this can help check if
they are legitimate. If you are meeting a person for the first
time, do so in a very public location. A local coffee shop like
Starbucks can be a nice place because it is a shorter date, and
gives you both a chance to decide if you want to date more in the
future.
Dates can
be a drag if they last a long time with someone that you are not
getting along with well. When making your profile, try to be
honest. You can always get great traffic and lots of emails with
the perfect person responses, but if you are truly looking for a
match, being as honest about who you are will generate a sincere
interest.
By
Nicole Wilson
Best Syndication Staff Writer
Online Dating Books
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