The first few months of the year always see an influx of hopeful new sign ups to dating apps and sites who have decided that they are going to put into the effort to meeting someone new. However, just signing up isn’t enough, you need to be aware of the “dos and don’ts” of online dating if you want to increase your chances of meeting the right people for you online.
Below we have pulled together some general rules for you to follow when you are using dating apps and websites online this year.
Make Sure That You Have a Good Vetting System
The majority of people on dating apps are great options with good intentions, but unfortunately there are also some duds (as in every aspect of life!) So, you should make sure to take the opportunity to get to know someone on the app, before just agreeing to meet everyone who shows an interest. You’ll be able to sniff out those who are only interested in hooking up and those who show an interest in you and your life.
Be Prepared to Cut Your Losses with Uncommunicative Matches
Sometimes you may make a great connection with someone only to be met by radio silence when you try to follow up or continue the conversation. The best policy is to just shrug and move on, if they don’t message you back for days and come up with half hearted excuses, cut them loose and start looking for someone else. People who really want to get to know you will make the effort to show their interest.
Don’t Be Afraid to Stray From Your Usual Type
Why not widen your prospects this year and consider dating people who are a little different from your partners of the past? If you are immediately discounting people because they are a little shorter than you or don’t have your preferred hair colour, then you could be missing out on some great matches with some wonderful people!
Research the Best Dating Apps for Your Age Range and Dating Aims
The type of person you are looking for on dating sites will guide which apps you are most successful on. Certain apps are more popular with those looking for casual hook ups and others draw people who are more interested in long term coupledom.
Do you research and make sure you aren’t wasting your time on apps which aren’t best suited to your dating preferences.
Leave Yourself Some Talking Points to Discuss on the Date
If you are getting on like a house on fire during your messaging it can be easy to spend too much time messaging online when you should be moving things forward to an in-person meeting. Use the messaging stage to see if you are a good match and make sure you are safe. But leave the detailed conversations and story telling for your real life dates.
Meeting someone in person will help you to make sure they are representing themselves properly online and that you don’t waste time on people who aren’t compatible with you in the real world.
