Who dates online?
According to an article by Psychology today there are 11 types of men who date online?
1. Just looking: this is they guy who desperately wants a significant other but has too much anxiety to act outside of the computer screen.
2. Wide-eyed but Distractible: ranging from 20-30 years old, somewhat successful in the dating realm, but prefers to engage in casual relationships with multiple people
3. The Experimenters: is looking for older women because “they know what they want” It is easier for young guys to find an older partner online.
4. Trying to get over the Ex: this online dater uses dating sites to distract him and help him to move on from the Ex, he is not very serious about finding a life partner at this point.
5. Already Taken: The man who is curious and wants to see what else is out there but is being sly about it as to not hinder his current relationship
6. Lost in Fantasy: This user is looking for a Barbie doll like companion that in reality doesn’t exist, or is out of their league.
7. Lies About Age: Typically older 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and is seeking out younger girls.
8. Soooo Busy: Extremely successful but far to busy to find a partner in person.
9. Finally Successful with Girls: Not very smooth in person, tends to be shy and uses online media as a protection like shield, this allows him to be himself more freely.
10. Predators: Looks for easily controllable women, seeking out opportunities to shame or control others.
11. Authentic Loving Partner: Has realistic expectations and is serious about finding a lover. Is ok with some baggage and willing to work for a relationship.
Different types of online Dating sites:
There are a variety of different sites to engage in online dating, sites that are specifically geared to finding matches, for example Match.com, eHarmony.com; Zoosk.com and ChristianMingle.com are among the most popular. There are also other sites that allow for social interaction that leads to romantic relationships by chance like Facebook, Second life, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, the possibilities are endless. Just as you can find a relationship in your in person daily interactions you may also stumble across your perfect match while exploring the diverse realm of social media.
Categories for specific online dating include:
Religious- Christian, Jewish, Hindu, LDS, and Catholic
Ethnic- African American, Asian, Latino, Jewish, Asian, and Indian
Hobby- Photography, Travel, Writers, Artists, Adventure seekers, etc.
Seniors- these sites are broken down by age category so users can search within their age range for a perfect match, there are also sites geared for older men seeking young women and vise versa.
Geographic- here you can seek out a nearby match or one abroad
After choosing the right site for you it is important to present yourself in a desirable manner. This point holds valid for traditional dating sites as well as social media. According to and Article by the eHarmony Staff the profiles that receive the most attention are those with attractive photos. This does not just mean attractive people in the photo but photos with eye-catching scenes, amongst the most popular are those that depict the user in nature (hiking, at the beach, etc.). The amount also matters research indicates that those with 4 or more photos are 9 times more likely to have their account viewed. Men and women differ in what they look for in a photo, women like to see men displaying pride with their chest out and looking confident, on the contrary men were most attracted to happiness and least attracted to pride. When it comes to online dating pictures do the talking.