Pros and Cons of Online Dating

A lot of people are too busy with their professional lives that they hardly ever have the time to go out and experience the world outside the four corners of the office.  What a lot of men and women are looking for romance and quite a number of them have found exactly that through online dating.
Online dating has become quite the solution for people who are raring to meet other people but are just unable to go out and make time for such an activity.  If you are contemplating trying this  dating style for size, you should know all the pros and cons.

Pros
•    You only need a few minutes every day in order to connect with a lot of prospective dates.
•    There is always the option of making yourself sound a little bit more impressive than you actually are in order to attract people.  Glossing over or embellishing for effect is the language used in online dating.
•    You can choose who you want to meet or establish contact with.
•    It is very easy to select from a certain circle of people who you know have the same interests as you.
•    You can date people without having to actually leave the house.

Cons

•    95% of people you will meet online are likely to lie about themselves such as their age, jobs, and even their sexual orientation.
•    There are people online who prey on the weak or naive.  You run the risk of getting scammed or tricked into sending money or divulging personal information which can be used against you in the future.
•    Most of the connections you will make are likely to end because people who date online are always looking for something or someone better to come along. Settling is not exactly practiced by internet daters.
•    Some online dating sites are misleading especially when it comes to the services they offer.  You can expect to be ripped off at least once or twice especially by those dating sites that require payment from members.

Tips

If you really want to pursue online dating, you need to lower your expectations and just enjoy the ride.  In all, there is a very good chance that you will actually find the love of your life through one of the dating sites.  Just remember not to be too trusting so that you will not end up a victim of any ruse or scam.

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Dating Tips for Women

Dating can be a very satisfying experience for women but it can also be terrifying if they are not prepared for it. While for some, winging it usually works, others need a little more time and guidance in order to prepare for a night on the town with a gentleman.
Here are some tips on how you can enjoy and maintain a very dignified and ladylike personality while you are out on a date:
Dress Code
You can pretty much dress any way you want. However, there are certain factors you should consider such as the kind of place your date is taking you. If you are going to a movie, it is okay to go out in your jeans and shirt. On the other hand, if he is taking you to a fancy dinner at a five star restaurant, you should at least spring for a cocktail dress.
Liquor Intake
It is perfectly understandable if you want a couple of cosmopolitan with your dinner. However, it does not bode well when you get drunk and your date has to drag you out and put in a cab. Know your limit and stick to it. This rule should be observed especially for first dates.
Picking up the Check
This is one of the confusing things for dating women these days. Are you really expected to pick up the check or at least offer to split it? Here is a very simple gesture that you can do, offer to pay for what you have ordered but if the guy insists on picking up the tab for the entire meal, allow them. It is all a matter of letting the other person know that you are very much capable of taking care of yourself and that you are in it for his company and not the free hot meal that comes with it.
Public Display of Affection
If you are on a second or third date, you are most probably already comfortable with your date which means you would want to kiss and touch. Note, there is a huge difference between PDA and public lewdness. To be safe, you can just save the kissing and fondling at the end of the date when you are at each other’s place saying your goodbyes.
Dating can be a lot of fun and you should certainly have your share of good times. However, you should still remain a lady regardless of wherever you are and whoever you are with.

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