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Local Sex Dating Habits to Avoid

So, you have created your online dating profile and are ready to go… but it is always best to keep the following tips in mind when trawling through the volume of messages from prospective ‘matches’:

Don’t put too much emphasis on the pictures: when you are sitting in the comfort of your own home, it can be easy to be pernickety over even the smallest detail on a picture. It is also appealing to be sitting in the driver’s seat - it feels powerful. However, if you are looking for a real connection, you need to be empathic and open minded.

Don’t obsess over details: being picky about what restaurants your potential date likes, or their favourite film, will lead to a lifetime of inbox messages and no real dates. No one out there will correspond exactly to each and every one of your specific likes/dislikes. Instead, take the broader themes – do they like reading? Do they seem intelligent? Do they live a commutable distance away?

Look at the tone of their profile: you need a sense of what the person is like, which can be difficult, but the tone of their profile will give you a hint. Do they seem pleasant? Friendly? Opinionated? Boring? Would you be drawn to them if you met them in person and had ‘the bar stool’ conversation? Look for signs of boastfulness or bitterness, as well s insincerity.

Don’t become attached based on a profile: even if the match seems the most perfect soul mate for you, you cannot make any judgement on this alone. You need to understand their manner and demeanour as well as the detail in their dating CV. Eye contact, tone of voice, how often they smile. Only so much info is disclosed online – it’s not the name of the game to find our perfect match purely from a profile.

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