My friend told me yesterday that my e-mails always seem hostile. I’m not trying to do that! How do I know if I come across like that when I’m dating online? Well my friend, that could pose as a problem. It’s hard to get tone across on the internet since people can perceive words on paper however they want. That’s why people always see books differently– everyone has t... Read On
Starting your online personals adventure can be intimidating enough as is, but when you add in the single parent factor, it turns into a whole new ball game. When you’re first entering the online dating world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. How much of my time is this going to take up? What if the people I’m interested in aren’t interested in a single parent? If I end up dat... Read On
What can you do to attract more people to your profile? This question has been asked a million times, and can have a million different answers. When writing your online personals, there’s many things you can do to attract more people to your page. Have an eye-catching profile picture, present your layout in a nice manner, tell men how much you love to cook and clean… Just kidding on th... Read On
How do I know if he’s as into this as I am? If you have to ask, the harsh truth is that he’s probably not. It’s natural for people to feel insecure when dating, let alone dating online when the other party isn’t around so you can assess their body language, but people are born with natural instincts to detect when things have taken a turn for the worse. One of the many grea... Read On
People are always expressing their concern about flirting online to me. If you can’t do it in real life, how are you suppose to do it online? Well, the good news is, it’s easier to flirt online than it is in real life. You get to use your computer as a barrier between you and the person you’re talking with, so you don’t get the embarrassment of having to put yourself out th... Read On
When people are filling out adult personals, they usually have a few questions they want answered from the people responding. Where they’re from, what they do, why they’re looking for love online, the works. What they’re NOT looking for is to get a novel from someone. Ever wonder why Twitter is so popular? Well, it’s easy. People get the message in short and concise blurbs.... Read On
I received an e-mail this morning from a lovely woman from Washington. I was a little worried about what she was saying, so with her permission I want to share her concerns. Hi Michael, I’ve been talking to this guy online for about 6 weeks now and he’s having a little trouble at home. His ex-wife still has her name on their bank account and has frozen his assets, and he doesn’t ... Read On
Is online dating effective if I don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to it? I get asked this question sometimes from single parents, but I get it a LOT from busy career professionals. How can you build a strong foundation through online personals when you don’t have a lot of time? There’s good news: It’s easier than you think. The reason a lot of people turn to online datin... Read On
How do I know if the people I’m attracting online are a good fit for me? This question is the key reason honesty in online personals is crucial. When you’re trying to find a date online, it’s difficult to dig through the bad ones to find the good when you don’t exactly who is messaging you. Body language is a big part of intimate connections, and without that factor, you ca... Read On
Is it safe for me to videochat with someone I met online? It’s a very common question, and an even more common concern. People always want to know if and when it’s alright to start using webcams with someone they meet through online personals. It’s normal for people to be concerned about doing this since it is quite a big step. You’re opening yourself up to someone in a way... Read On