I spend a lot of my time doing “geeky” things. World of Warcraft and things like that. Should I list this as one of my hobbies on my dating profile? Kevin Kevin, believe it or not World of Warcraft is one of the most recognized games around the world. You don’t get a level of recognition that high unless a lot of people are interested in it! There’s nothing wrong with listi... Read On
I know a girl who found her husband through the Internet, but I haven’t gotten a single date out of it. What is she doing differently than me? Like everything else in life, things just come easier to some than others. Internet dating is no different. Unfortunately for new users to online personals, there are a few things you can really only learn through trial-and-error online. Everything fr... Read On
When it comes to online personals advice, blogs like this aren’t the only places you can turn to get dating advice from. Believe it or not, some of the best advice you can find on the Internet comes in 140 characters or less, and comes from extremely famous people. Celebrity twitters are infamous for posting pictures of things we envy, but that’s not all they’re good for! There a... Read On
I’m not ready to meet the guy I have been talking to online yet, but I want to make things a little more intimate. Do you have any tips on what I can do to further the relationship without the use of webcams? Daxton Mississippi When people want to take their online relationship to the next level, the first thought is always to introduce a webcam or nude pictures into the mix. The truth is, w... Read On
I’m pushing 50 right now, but I still find myself attracted to younger women. Is there harm in listing my age as 40 on my profile? -Feeling A Little Old If there’s one thing you should never do, it’s lie on online personals profile. Your initial interactions are essentially the foundation for your relationship, and having that foundation be build on a lie, no matter how small it ... Read On
The last online relationship I got into, the guy ended up being married. How do I know that if I try it again, it won’t happen twice? Slightly Jaded Well Jade, if you had that attitude towards any relationship, you wouldn’t get very far in your love life. It’s the bad relationships that make us appreciate the good ones, and the experiences like that which make us appreciate the g... Read On
After years of having to get rid of clinger boyfriends, I’ve realized that I’ve become a clinger in the relationship I’m in. Is there any way to dig myself out of this hole I’m in? Ready To Let Go RTLG, becoming un-clung is a lot like rehab: The first step is admitting you have a problem! If you’re in a relationship where you find yourself being too clingy, it can be ... Read On
I’ve been using online dating for a while but still haven’t posted a profile picture. What makes a good picture? Should it be just my face? I’m a little confused. Please help. -Not Exactly Photogenic Well NEP, there’s a lot of pros and cons to dating profile pictures. I think showing you what makes a good picture will be more effective than telling you, so here are some exa... Read On
I didn’t meet my boyfriend online, but we’re trying to do the long-distance thing right now, so it’s basically like we’re in an online relationship. Is there anything we can do online to make things easier besides e-mail? My phone bills are getting out of control. Lindsay in Seattle (not Boston, where my boyfriend is). Well Lindsay, long distance is hard now matter how stro... Read On
I had a date go pretty bad last night. I met him on the internet so I thought he’d be internet savvy, but he was visibly offended when I checked my e-mail on my phone. What’s the deal? Michelle, 26, Michigan Well Michelle, he was probably offended because what you did was quite rude. When someone pulls a cell phone out on a date, it’s considered disrespectful. He could be the pre... Read On