Online dating can be a fun and non-threatening way to re-enter the dating scene. One plus is that it can actually help you narrow down the qualities you're looking for in a mate, while also identifying the qualities you possess that are most unique and appealing. Here are some online dating tips to keep in mind as you get started:
First thing and I always talk about this on my S-Spot with Salty Vixen Podcast: When you do chat up with a person on an dating app ALWAYS do a background check. When you get give out your number and they give you theirs, use a Google Voice number, that way the phone number cannot be traced to your house. Once you have their number, do a check to make sure 1. they are not lying about who they are (there are a TON of scammers!) 2. that they don't have a record that you would see on Criminal Minds. So always be cautious when dating and when you do decide to meet in person- meet in the DAYLIGHT, for coffee or for lunch. Pay dutch (ie. pay your own) because in today's digital world, when the man pays for the mean 9 times out of 10, they want a hookup and expect one (that has happened to myself and may other readers of this site, who has contact me about that). Now for the FIVE Tips:
1) Be Honest in Your Profile
There's no need to exaggerate your best qualities when you write up your online profile. Just be yourself. You'll probably find through this experience that the physical, emotional, and intellectual qualities you bring are more than sufficient to attract numerous candidates. And best of all, deciding to just be yourself will help you recognize the likable, attractive, and fun qualities you already possess.
2) Use Quality Photos
You might be tempted to load any old picture into the system just to get your profile up and running. However, you don't want someone to overlook your profile simply because the quality of the picture is not clear. Make sure you use a quality digital photograph that meets the recommendations defined by the service you've chosen to use. In addition, have two or three additional digital pictures on hand to share with individuals you converse with through E-mail, and ask them to do the same. This will help you "weed out" those people who might try to deceptively use someone else's picture for their profile photo!
3) Put a Limit on How Much Time You Spend Daily on the Site
You can easily spend hours looking through other members' profiles. For a while this may seem like fun, but you can quickly feel "addicted" to logging on and perusing the latest additions. Rather than lose your valuable time to a computer screen, put a limit on the amount of time you'll spend online each day, and stick to it.
4) Take it Slow
Online dating is meant to be a gradual process. Initially, you'll meet a lot of people. In fact, trying to respond to them all might seem like a daunting task. However, make an effort to send a friendly response to each person who contacts you. From there, you can begin to E-mail back and forth with the members who catch your interest. During this time, be careful not to give out too much information. You don't have to send your entire life story in an E-mail. In fact, lengthy E-mails can be a turn off during the initial stages of online dating.
5) A Final Thought: Be Cautious
With your children in the picture, there's no way to under-state the need to be cautious with online dating. I know many people who've had extremely successful experiences. However it would be quite easy for an individual to conceal his or her worst qualities during the early stages of online dating. To protect yourself, you must avoid giving out personal information and use only the app chats or get a Google Voice number. provided by the online dating company you choose to use. Then, when you're ready to speak with a new friend over the phone, use your cell phone number rather than your home telephone number.
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