Top Tips for online dating

Online Dating can be a minefield. Here are some of our top tips. If you have some you would like to add please leave a comment.

  • Be Honest!

This may seem obvious but don't try and be someone you are not. The more honest you are about yourself the more likely you are to meet someone you really connect with.

  • Be positive

No one likes to hear someone complain all the time. Make sure you put in some positive comments in your profile and emails. This will help you come across as a happy person.

  • Read the person's profile properly

This will help when it comes to communicating with them and will help you decide if they are right for you. There may be some interesting facts about them that can help draft the first email.

  • Ask Questions

Find out as much as you can about the person you are emailing. People generally like to talk about themselves so ask about hobbies/interests/their job etc.

  • Try and write naturally
When writing emails try not to sound too formal. Make your emails sound as natural as possible by trying to sound as much like a normal conversation as possible. Remember that sarcasm doesn't always come out as you may intend over email! There is no tone of voice or body language expressed over the internet so things can be easily misinterpreted.
  • Take it slowly

People are easily put off if you give them your phone number in the first email. It sounds a bit desparate even if you are being friendly.

  • Don't give out too much personal information

Be careful about how much information you give someone until you are able to trust them. People don't need much information these days to track you down!

  • Be reliable

Try and respond to emails as quickly as possible. If you don't you may miss your chance as other people may also be in the frame. If your not interested let someone know rather than leaving them hanging. Manners still apply on the internet!

  • Try and find common ground

If you can find common interests it will make communicating easier. It may also lead to hints as to where to go for your first date!