Spring is the Perfect Time for Online Dating

You’ve heard the saying that in Spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. Let’s not be sexist here because it’s just as true of young women as it is of young men. With Spring just about to bust out all over, how does your love life look? If your answer to that is ‘What love life?” then it’s time for you to get to work! After all, Love isn’t out there looking for you. You’ve got to hunt that lovely Lady down yourself.
Whether you’re searching for your life’s partner or a playmate for Springtime hikes and flower shows, online dating sites are a great way to meet new people. With all the people online these days, you’re almost guaranteed to find dozens of interesting girls and guys who live right in your city and people you’d never meet otherwise because your paths just don’t cross. If those great eHarmony.com television ads have got you wondering about finding love or a fun time online, then it’s time to stop wondering and start acting! Not sure how? Here’s Romeo’s quick ‘n’ easy guide to finding love online.
Don’t sign up with just anyone.
Not all online dating sites are created equal. The best ones have active members and lots of success stories. The worst open you up to some serious dangers. Go with well-known and trusted online dating sites like Yahoo Personals, Match.com, OKCupid.com and eHarmony.com. All of them have free trials and memberships available so that you can check out what they offer before you decide whether to put your money into your search for love.
Put some effort into your search for love.
When you sign up with an online dating site, you get to fill out a neat little profile to tell people who you are and what you’re looking for. If you want to attract interesting people, you have to put a little effort into creating an interesting profile. After all, your profile is your first introduction.
Romeo’s 5 Steps to a Great Dating Profile
1. Write an attention getting headline. Everyone is ‘looking for love’. Stand out from the crowd with a catchy opening line like “Looking for Dessert in a Meat and Potatoes World” or “This Tin Man Wants to Share His Heart”.
2. Polish up your positive attitude. Your “About Me” section is not the place to be self-deprecating. Be honest, but be positive. If you’re not comfortable describing yourself, ask a friend to name your best qualities and use them!
3. Post a recent, flattering picture. Profiles with pictures are the most likely to get a response. People like to see who they’re meeting in advance. If you don’t like the way you look, Spring is a great time to update your look!
4. Be honest. Yeah, I know I said that before. I’m saying it again because it’s that important. Honesty includes posting an honest picture, not one that was taken ten years and 25 pounds ago or half a head of hair ago. Remember that there are folks out there who love curvy girls and think bald men are downright sexy. Why deprive them of a chance to meet you?
5. Be direct in “What I’m Looking For” without being insulting. If you write “No dogs need apply”, you’re going to turn off a whole lot more than the ‘dogs’ you want to avoid.
Once you’ve posted your online dating profile, you can’t just sit back and relax. Take the initiative if you see someone interesting. Drop them a letter but don’t just write a generic form letter that you send out to everyone. Take a few minutes to mention something in their profile that caught your interest, and let them know that you’d love to hear from them. If someone contacts YOU, have the courtesy to respond, even if it’s with a polite “thanks but no thanks” note.
That’s all there is to it. Just stop daydreaming about your springtime romance and do something about it.

How to End a Date Gracefully

Dating someone new can be both exciting AND excruciating. On the one hand, there’s the exhilaration that comes with meeting and getting to know someone new, someone you could really like. On the other hand, there’s the uncertainty of how to secure those first few dates ? and once you’re on a date, how to make an exit that leaves you both either wanting more or agreeing to part ways mutually. Try any of the following strategies and it’ll help your end a date gracefully. Keep Things Fun and Casual By keeping the entire date relaxed and fun, you allow both yourself and your date to feel comfortable and create the ideal environment for getting to know each other. In the end, you both get to make a decision about whether or not you’d like to see one another again. This is essential to a successful dating future. Have Your Own Transportation If you haven’t established a comfort level with the person you’re dating, have your own transportation to and from your date. That way, you’re both free to come and go as you please. Plus, you’ll avoid the situation where you are ready to call it a night and go home but he or she still wants to hang out. Read End-of-Date Cues At the end of a date, pay attention to your date’s verbal and nonverbal cues, as they will tell you if and/or when a goodnight kiss is in the cards. For example, if he or she steps closer when saying goodbye, leans in during your parting conversation, tells you that it was a great date, or lingers while giving you a goodbye hug, all thse signal that your date just might want you to make the next move. If you pick up on these signals, proceed according to how you feel. For example, if you’re ready, lean in for a gentle goodnight kiss. Your date will kiss you back or pull away if you read that person wrong. Keep in mind that a first kiss should be brief and tongue-free, showing your date that you like and respect him or her. There will be plenty of time for a more passionate kiss as you continue dating. Set an End Time for your Date in Advance When dating someone new, keep your first few dates short and set specific end times for your activity ahead of time. That way, both you and your date have similar expectations about how, where, and when the date will end. When appropriate, let your date know you’d like to go out again. If that person feels the same, he or she will most likely respond favorably. At that point, let your date know when and how you’ll be in contact again (and keep your word!). If your date is not interested, he or she will probably be honest, letting you down easy. Either way, keep this exchange brief, so that you can avoid any awkwardness from a lingering downward spiral at the end of the date. Honesty is Always the Best Policy The key to ending any date successfully is to be honest and direct about whether or not you’d like to see the other person again. Don’t tell someone you’ll call or that you’d like to set another date if you don’t genuinely feel that way. Don’t lead your date on when you’re not interested. Leaving someone hanging emotionally will only cause confusion on his or her part. When in doubt, practice honesty, kindness, and consideration. Your date will thank you.

Top 15 Dating Tips for men and women

Dating Tip #1 – if you are on your first date, then never mention that you live with your mother.  Most women think that men that live with their mothers need a lot of looking after, and women of today just aren’t as interested in dating men that can’t be independant.

 Dating Tip #2 – Never keep your date waiting long, but never be too early either.  If you are too late for your date then he or she will think that you are pretty disorganised.  If you are too early then you will seem too keen.  Try to be on time as your date will know you are interested.

Dating Tip #3 – Always dress to impress but never wear anything to slutty if you are a women or too daggy if you are a bloke.  Thongs should never be worn on a date for men, unless you are going to the beach.

Dating Tip #4 – If you can’t remember the last time you got laid then it is time to try online dating.

Dating Tip #6 – Always laugh at your date’s jokes, even if they are not funny.

Dating Tip #7 – Never take duct tape and rope with you on your first date.

Dating Tip #8 – If someone flirts with you online, always respond even if they don’t fit your profile it is polite to say ‘No thanks’.

Dating Tip #9 – If you are serious about online dating then don’t make up crap in your profile.  If you do find some one you are into then, you are not going to fool them for long.

Dating Tip #10 – Never wear really tight clothing. If you do get lucky then you want to remove your clothing as quickly as possibly

Dating Tip #11 – Never wear too much perfume. Most guys can’t stand the smell of women’s perfumes so always go light on here

Dating Tip #12 – Never wear dirty underwear on any of your dates. ever!!!

Dating Tip #13 – Never order anything with garlic or onion on your first date

Dating Tip #14 – Don’t expect too much too quickly or don’t jump in bed on the first date unless you just want to get laid.

Dating Tip #15 – Never drink too much on your first date. You don’t want to be slurring your words or do something stupid.

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