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Online Dating: Meeting for the First Time

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Online Dating: Meeting for the First Time

It is fun to date online- you get to imagine what the person you are talking to is like. There may be web cameras and headsets that would lead you to knowing the other person closer but of course, meeting in person is far different from online dating.

Just like the typical setting in our mind, it is really stressful to know that one day, you are going to meet and go out on a date with the person you used to chat with only. How would you be impressive? What would you do so that it will not be your first and last date? Confidence says it all. When that day comes, all you need to have is the reliance in your self and the thought that things will be dealt with naturally. Pretensions are never helpful.

Do not put much pressure on your self and on your date. Treat it as a night of fun no matter what your purpose is- whether you are looking for a night of excitement or hoping to meet your partner for good, you just have to deal with the date with enthusiasm and not many expectations from your date. You just have to enjoy the company of the person with you. It is only the first- so, whatever happens next depends on both of you.

Confidence could be derived from mind conditioning. When you think that you are a person of confidence, it is surely to exude. Could you imagine these people who arrive in a party with all people turning their head just to have a look at that man or woman? You do not have to be very beautiful or be very sexy just to achieve confidence. When you are confident, everything beautiful and sexy follows.

Being insecure is never good. When you feel this way, try to divert your attention. Ask your date questions about her. With that, you can somehow evade the situation where you have to answer questions.

To make a more exciting date and keep your self away from the questions you are not comfortable with, it would be wonderful if you find a similar interest between the two of you and go out. Trying the things or activities together would be very interesting. You could talk about your past experiences about those happenings.

The top most point to remember is that you are a special person who deserves to be happy. You must never be insecure because we are created with individual strengths, we must flaunt them and be gutsy. With that, we could meet people with self-esteem.

Who knows? With this confidence, you will finally meet the lifetime partner you have been waiting for.

Online Dating: Meeting for the First Time

Home alone on Friday night? No more!

Friday, November 13th, 2009
Home alone on Friday night? No more!

So it’s Friday night again and you’re home alone without a date? Don’t worry! Today could be your last lonely Friday. You probably looked at some dating websites before and maybe even signed up for one. But when they asked you to pay for a membership you backed out, right? Well, I have great news for you! Matchmaker is currently offering a 3 day free gold membership (NO credit card needed). Yes, you read right, free gold membership. That means instead of paying your membership dues to be able to contact others you can do so for free for 3 days. But now you’re asking if 3 days are enough to find a date? Yes! But you must follow my steps as outlined below to get the most out of those 3 days.

Hold on! Don’t rush to the sign-up page just yet. Your 3 days start when you sign up. So I went ahead and did that already. I will now tell you what you will need so that when you sign up, you can start contacting other people instead of wasting the first day or two trying to get your profile right.

You will need a nice picture of yourself. Now this can be any picture that shows you, but a picture of you and your favorite pet or you doing your favorite hobby is best. Avoid pictures of you showing off your car! Use the picture that shows your face best as the first one to upload and add the others later to your profile. Profiles with pictures get much more responses than profiles without!

Next you will need a headline, something that summarizes either who you are or what you are looking for. Keep this positive! Avoid words like “lonely” or “broken heart”. No one wants a problem child. Choose something positive like “outdoor enthusiast looking for a new hiking partner”.

Write a few sentences of something fun and interesting that you do around where you live. You could say something like: Here in my small town I love going to the park and feeding the ducks. Add some more details to make this at least 4 to 5 sentences.

Write a few sentences of something you would like to do on your date. Be honest and mention what you want: On a date I would love to go to the local history museum and check out their new exhibit. Just be honest here. There’s no right or wrong. It should be something you like to do so you feel comfortable with a new person. Choose a public place for the first date!

You need to write a short paragraph to describe yourself. This is easier than you think. Start with “Hi, my name is …” and say who you are. Are you a writer, truck driver, Walmart cashier or a nurse? If you have a pet, say so. Mention a few things you like to do in your spare time. If it turns out short, add a few more things like where you spent your most favorite vacation or where you plan your next one. If you have kids, mention them! This will filter out all the people who are not looking for someone with kids. That will save you time sorting through them! Don’t exaggerate, be honest. And most important of all, only say positive things! Don’t ever say “I hate …”. That’s negative!

Next, write a short paragraph about who you are looking for. This can be in the same format that you described yourself. If you have an age limit, mention it. Are you looking for someone taller than you? Do you want your significant other to have certain hobbies?

Have all this ready before you sign up! Now that you have written your info, go to Matchmaker through this link to get the 3 days of free gold membership.

Don’t skip any steps! And answer questions honestly. You do not want to create a wrong impression or attract people who think you are someone that you are not. The only question I suggest not to answer is the income question. You don’t want people to choose or not choose you based on your income. And that’s something you can tell a closer friend later, not before and not on the first date!

Also, un-select the box where it asks if you want to receive offers from third parties. Leaving that box checked will just get you more email advertising.

After you signed up, log in to your profile. Click on “in my own words” and enter the headline, about me and who you are looking for. Click on photos and upload more photos if you have some. Your photos will not show up right away. Matchmaker will check to make sure they don’t violate their policies. Pictures should be of you, not some object.

Once you’re picture is approved, you’re good to go. But you don’t have to wait. You can go ahead and search for people in your area and send them a flirt to show interest. With the 3 day free trial there will be a lot of people in your area signing up. So this is a good time to try this out. Go ahead, sign up for free and find a date now! And next Friday you’ll be out having fun!

Home alone on Friday night? No more!

How to Flirt Effectively

Sunday, October 25th, 2009
How to Flirt Effectively

Men and women flirt differently, for different reasons and expect different outcomes to the flirting. However, if you put aside that outcome and flirt just to be friendly you are opening yourself to different opportunities. You may well end up with a new lover but if that doesn’t work out you could meet someone who becomes a good friend and who knows who she might introduce you to. Keep your options open.

After you have exchanged glances and smiles across a room and you are fairly confident that SHE thinks that she might like to get to know you better, send a drink to her. But remember that ALL you are buying is a drink. Don’t expect her to fall at your feet. Sometimes it is nice just to send someone a drink, watch when she receives it and smile, then look away – look back again later to show your interest.

If you find yourself invited to her table, keep you mind on the conversation and not on getting a date with her. Most women want to know what kind of person they are going out with long before they actually go out with them. Make an effort to get to know her and give her the opportunity to get to know you before diving in for a date.

Do not ever approach two women in the same group. No woman wants to feel like second best. Refrain from approaching one after another in the same group. You look like a loser and the women may think you are desperate and looking for any port in a storm. Even if you are, don’t show it.

When you compliment a woman make certain that it is a genuine compliment. There’s nothing worse than someone giving out a load of overblown lines. Everyone has something great about them, notice that and compliment them genuinely.

Do not ever put your hands on a woman uninvited. Some women have no objection to “touchy feely” encounters, others are horrified by it. Respect the person until you have had the opportunity to know more about her. Touching can be a lovely flirty action, but should be confined to the arms or resting the hand just above the arms and NOT touching, until you know more. Test the personal space by moving closer, noticing the reactions then moving back a little to remove the threat.

Respect yourself at all times. Women always fall for men who are that little bit unreachable. Don’t hover or grovel or act desperate. Think of yourself as special and know what you deserve the very best.

How to Flirt Effectively
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