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Should you look for dates online if you're not that serious?

Absolutely. Don't do it if you're in a bad place, but this can serve whatever purpose you want it to serve. Think of it like joining the gym. You can join the gym and work out six days a week, workout three days a week, one day a week, once a month. You get out what you put in.

Quick Tips

• Have fun!

• Fill out registration honestly.

• Ask and answer questions.

• When email exchanges move to the phone you can read a lot by the tone of voice.  Also, pay attention to their ability to listen and communicate.

• Date safe.  Don't give out personal information (home address for instance) until you know you want to go on a date with this person.

• Meet the person in a neutral zone.  At a cafe or restaurant - a public place.

Diversity of Users

There are all types of people online just as in the real world.  There are people who just want to have fun and may back out at the last minute.  Others may act more serious and want to find their 'one true love'.  Next there might be the socializing chatter brain who just to meet a bunch of people and not actually go on a date.  Finally, the largest group, the dedicated searcher, focused and definitely online to find a date and make a connection.

You will probably find a mix of all these kinds of people, so have fun and choose wisely, usually your first thought is the right one.  If you are unsure ask a friend for advice.

Find The Right Relationship Match

The key is finding the person who wants the kind of relationship you are looking for.  Whether you want a serious long term relationship or a friend to go out with.  The relationship may be platonic at first, but could lead to something more. 

Good Advice:  Be Patient

Make sure the person you might meet has answered all your questions.  If pressured move on, don't rush into anything.

Ask Stupid Questions

Some people might not lie outright but may hide the fact that they are not really single but have a girlfriend or boyfriend or are even married.  If you get a sense that something isn't right, it most likely isn't right.  Ask and see if they can erase your initial worry.

Caution Signs

1. No definitive answers.  You ask how old they are and they respond it doesn't matter for example.

2. Following up and reliability.  Doing what they say they were going to do.  Simply responds when they say they are going to respond.

3. Consistency in writing style.

4. Doesn't want to exchange pictures.

5. Only emails late at night and in a cryptic style that is hard to understand.

6. Immediately wants to meet or says I love you after just a few messages.  (Obviously a red flag!)
   
   An overall good idea in online or dating offline is follow your instinct.  The great thing about online dating is you can pick and choose easily and not necessarily go out on an awkward first date.

The Steps To Offline Dating

Again, take your time.  Don't skip any of the steps that are the normal course of online dating.

1.  Meet online anonymously.
2.  Chat and exchange emails:  dislikes and likes, shared goals.
3.  Speak over the phone.
4.  Meet in a public place.  Possibly with friends at a party for example.

You could add exchange pictures to this short list.

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