How to Do Online Dating and Find Your Perfect Match

Online dating can be fun and scary at the same time. Using online dating sites, you can meet new people and be matched with those who share common interests with you. However, there is that chance that you'll meet a few crazy people along the way. Here are some tips for doing online dating so that you can find your perfect match and weed out all the crazies.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Internet

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   Register for online dating sites such as eHarmony, Yahoo Personals, Match.com, PlentyofFish.com...etc. Pick a few different sites to check out, but don't do too many or your email inbox will be full of junkmail. I recommend trying at least two at a time to meet different people. Many sites also have a 'how to' section so that you can learn how to register and do online dating. These sites also have dating articles and a more information section for finding your perfect mate. See resource list below for links.

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   Create your user name and password to get started. Be sure to include your email address so people can email you as you meet them. You'll receive the emails through the online dating site so that your email will be kept private. Fill out information about yourself regarding your personal life such as goals, hobbies, family life, child status, and what you are looking for in a mate. Also, put a picture of yourself on your profile so people know what you look like.

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   Search out potential mates on your online dating service. Limit your search to only your specifications so that you are overwhelmed with hundreds of dead end profiles. Put in your age range, gender you are seeking, and miles away from your city. Take a look carefully at the online dating profiles to find ones you truly like. Add those to your list of friends. You may have to pay a small fee to be involved in finding mates online, but it's usually only about $9.95 a month and there are a few free dating sites you can use as well. See resource list below for links.

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   You can also use Myspace and Facebook to do online dating and meet new people. Register with these two sites and create a profile. Put a good picture of yourself on your online dating profile and be sure to check the boxes for 'single' and 'dating'. Search out profiles of other people whom you would be interested in getting to know. Be sure their profiles also state 'single' and 'dating' or you could get yourself into trouble. Myspace and Facebook are used for social networking and not just online dating.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful not to put your address or any contact information that could make it easy for people to locate you...just for safety reasons.
• It's best just to put your first name or a user name on your profile only for safety reasons.
• Get to know people by asking questions about them through online dating email...find out their interests, hobbies, work,...etc...this helps you to get started in online dating.
• Never put your telephone number online or you'll be flooded with crazy phone calls and could put yourself in danger.
• Never put pictures of your family or children on the site where everyone can see...it's best to keep them safe from predators and others.

Resources

• Facebook
• MySpace
• eHarmony
• Match.com
• PlentyOfFish
• Chemistry Online Dating Service
• OkCupid.com

[Mitestarossa]

on 7/15/2009 Good tips to find your perfect match.

[goodselfme]

on 7/14/2009 Good article about online dating and finding the perfect match. wishing all well with this fun event.

[jenng]

on 7/14/2009 Great article on How to Do Online Dating and Find Your Perfect Match 5*