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With the ever increasing number of people who are turning on to the internet to find love and romance comes the onslaught of online dating blunders and relationship mishaps.
Are you aware of what these most common online dating blunders are?
Don’t you think you are guilty of committing these mistakes without even realizing it?
If you want to increase your chances of finding prospective dates and lasting relationships online, you should be aware of these top online dating blunders and promise never to commit any of them.
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Top Online Dating Blunders
So, what are the most rampant online dating mistakes and how can you avoid them? Here is a list of some of them:
Lying on your dating profile. There’s really nothing wrong about trying to make yourself look good in your dating profile. After all, you are out to impress someone, right? To beef up your dating profile the right way, you can choose to show off your best angle in your profile photo, infuse your profile with positive aura by cutting out all traces of negativity and sarcasm and highlight your fun side. However, providing inaccurate information and flat out lies is one of the top online dating blunders you should not ever consider. Remember, you have to meet your date at some point and all your lies will finally be thrown right back into your face. Nobody appreciates being lied upon so don’t even entertain the thought. Believe me, lying won’t get you anywhere.
Not posting a recent photo. This is one of the most common online dating blunders men make. If you are guilty of committing this sin, you need to know that you are letting a lot of prospective dates pass you by. Studies show that profiles with photos generally get ten times more views as compared to those that do not have one. So, would you rather leave your profile photo blank or would you take the time to upload a flattering photo to your dating profile? You decide.
Sending winks and messages with lame and boring subjects. Guys, don’t fall into the trap of merely sending ‘winks’ to girls you are interested in. Believe me, online dating blunders such as this will never get you anywhere! Likewise, using boring subject lines will most likely get the same results. Remember, guys outnumber the girls in most dating sites. With a 2:1 ratio, guys are simply at a clear disadvantage and should therefore exert more effort just to get the girls to notice them.
So, let your imagination run wild and give her a reason why she should open your message. To do this, you should use an interesting subject line and ask questions regarding some details in her profile to let her know that you have actually taken the time to read it. Make her feel special. Do this and you will surely score some bonus points!
Not sending an immediate response to her message. Most men prefer to play the waiting game to give the impression that they are not desperate or too eager to find online dates. Hey, if you’re playing this game, forget it! Responding to her message the moment you receive it can actually help you stand out from the rest of the guys she emailed. This will tell her that you are quite confident in your own skin that you don’t have to play any mind games with her. Don’t let her wait or she may just lose her interest in communicating with you altogether.
Spying on your date. While Googling someone before your first date can be admissible to ensure your safety (hey, nobody wants to date a serial killer or rapist, right?), an intensive online search can already be a form of cyberstalking. Nobody appreciates being spied upon so don’t stoop down to that level.
Not calling your date. Don’t make it a habit to communicate with your online date using IMs, emails and text messages. Take the time and the effort to actually call her up!
So, are you guilty of committing any one of these online dating blunders? If you are, then it’s about time you consider correcting your mistakes. Remember, it’s never too late to make a change.
I hope you can use these information to find lasting romance.
Good luck,
Billy Baker
