Finding The Right Online Dating Service For You
submitted: Jun 4th 2008 |
by: PamBaldwin
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The first thing you have to know when trying to understand how to find the right online dating service is what you want. Do you want Mr. Right Now, Ms. Right, or even just someone nice to add to your circle of friends? Don't forget to ask yourself how you know when you've found what you're looking for.
Next, figure out who you are. Not only because you're going to have to sell yourself, but because you're going to have to convince someone else to sell themselves to you. And that's before you meet in person. But you also want to know where to start searching.
General dating sites, with large pools of potential dates, shouldn't be your first choice when picking an online dating service. Even if the site has a slight leaning to one kind of worldview or political party, it will take quite a bit more time and energy to find that perfect someone. However, don't discount these sites altogether. Though you might hook up with someone who doesn't quite fit what you thought you wanted at one of these sites, that person might be exactly what you needed.
Perhaps a better place to start your search is with one of the more specialized dating sites. Look for sites that focus on your religion, such as Judaism, Hindu, Christian, and Atheist. Or find one that finds matches based on political affiliation, be it Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or the Green Party. There are also dating sites that cater to \"alternative\" lifestyles.
There are even dating sites for those who are just looking for a \"good time.\" It's a good idea to avoid these sites. Guys generally outnumber the women. And there are also numerous ads for escorts masquerading as average people, but they are simply looking to make money, not a connection.
The next step, after finding the right online dating service, is to set up your profile. Men and women will need to do this differently. For men, since you'll most likely be the hunter here, keep in mind that your profile will probably be read after you've actually contacted your potential date. What would you like her to know about you?
Good news, women, your looks aren't as important in an online dating situation. In fact, some women refuse to describe themselves. A little bit of mystery isn't necessarily a bad thing. The less confident men (who are still great catches) might be more willing to approach you. While the confident men might even assume you're purposefully hiding your good looks, and will want to get to know you. That said, good looks do still count for something. A study found that blond hair is just as attractive as a college degree.
Now that you've read the article, if you've decided to give online dating a go and think you now know how to find the right online dating service, two places that look like they may be worth a try if you're searching for a relationship are date.com and PerfectMatch.
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