Relationships/Beauty/Health
Online dating is becoming increasingly popular for those in search
of love. So you’re single and ready
to mingle, have you tried it yet? In
this issue we’ve put together some
tips to help your online dating
experience take flight. As with any
“regular” new date, experts and
the experienced advise to take
precautions to protect yourself and
your privacy.
Managing Relations
and Activities online
Datingpointers.com’s Porche Reingold says, “the mantra “there are
a lot of weirdos out there” certainly rings true, but the simple fact is
that this is also true in “real” life.
Exercising some additional caution in Internet dating will ensure
that you have safe experiences,
although just like in real life they
may not always bear fruit.”
With literally hundreds of site
and chats available online, it may
seem a daunting task to actually
begin the process, but that’s always the first step. Some pointers
to keep in mind:
Know what you want : While you
don’t necessarily need a list of
the qualities a man must possess, it’s a great idea to be honest
with yourself and know what your
expectations are about starting a
relationship online. Are you strict
about starting out with the casual chatting with the possibility of
more? Do you want to take the
more serious approach and weed
out less compatible people right
away?
Do some basic research: Some
sites are specific to certain themes
and “types” of people. Many also
offer free trial periods that you
may want to take advantage of.
With the rising popularity of sites
like Myspace.com, Yahoo!360, or
the new MyTribalSpace.com (like
Myspace.com for Natives), many
people have hooked up that way.
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Be patient : Like the saying “good
things come to those who wait”, I
wouldn’t expect a relationship to
take off at first instant message.
It takes time to get to know
someone even before you decide
to meet them in person. Then,
if at first you don’t succeed . . .
there’s always the next “49” or
Native music event.
- L.C.
Archive Edition 2013