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 bor... 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 ... 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. H... 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&... 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... 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... Read On
What am I supposed to say in the first message I send to someone? that question is one of the most common I get in e-mails I get from people new to the internet dating world. It’s hard to respond to online personals when you simply don’t know what to say. The first message is important ... Read On
Why is someone telling me they are DDF? What is someone asking when they say ‘FWB?’? What is a SWF? I get questions like this all the time. If you’re reading messages that seem like they’re written in a different language and are missing a lot of vowels, you’re not alo... Read On
Finally getting that first date through online personals is nerve-racking on its own, but then you have the challenge of actually going on the first date. What if the chemistry you have online doesn’t translate well to the real world? What do you do if there’s an awkward silence? Does s... Read On
One of the questions I’m asked most by both men and women is “What do I put in my online personal ads?” When it comes down to it you can put whatever you want in the ad, but there are a few basic guidelines that I find are most effective. You should keep in mind that what you’... Read On