If you think taking online dating precautions is too feminine, don’t say you haven’t been forewarned. Dating online is a hit among singles because the Internet isn’t exclusive, giving you endless choices and possibilities. Unfortunately, it also allows access to psychos, perverts, and con artists which, sad to say, aren’t limited by sexual orientation. Men can’t be too manly for online dating safety.
Online dating precautions to protect your identity
Honesty is a must in any relationship, but don’t be too eager to swap personal information right away. With identity theft and stalking getting rampant on the Internet, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Try using a “blind e-mail address,” one which you use only for online dating. Well, you just don’t know what a hacker masquerading as your date can do. Wait until you feel she can be trusted before you get a bit personal. Lucky for you, you’re a man, and you’re expected to make the first call—meaning, she shouldn’t be asking you for your number until that happens. Tell potential dates what you do, but don’t tell them exactly which company you work for or which building it’s located. If she insists that you give her your home phone number and address right away, she’s either bullying you into a relationship or she probably has a hidden agenda. Either way, it’s not good for you.
Online dating safety for your wallet
If you come across an online date who’s constantly dropping hints about money issues, you should hear the alarm bell ringing. It’s natural for women to talk about what seems to be their innate love for shopping, but if the conversation begins to sound more like credit talk, you should consider that as a warning. Balk if somebody says that she’s “a little strapped for cash,” and she couldn’t think of anyone else to run to for help but you. She’s making an appeal to the knight-in-shining-armor in you, but what she really needs is a sugar daddy.
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What Should You Do to Write “Single” Off from “Single Man”?
May 21st, 2009
Being male and single doesn’t bring you the same stigma that your female counterparts usually suffer from society. Although most men celebrate having the single life, it sure can get tiring and lonely sometimes. Whether you’re a bachelor waiting for the perfect match that’ll make you kiss that “single man looking” status goodbye or someone who wants a little more social action, online dating could be your thing. All it takes for your social life to take off is a computer, Internet access, a positive attitude, and a little help from this bachelor dating guide.
Single man looking for Ms. Right
The search for Ms. Right starts from choosing the right site. The Internet is crawling with dating sites, with choices ranging from hobby-related sites to those catering to specific religious orientations. If you have exotic taste, there are dating sites serving a hodgepodge of nationalities and cultures. There are even sites where “single man looking for single man” is cosmopolitan. The best thing about online dating is that it doesn’t consume too much time, energy, and money. A few bucks and a couple of mouse clicks will lead you to a smorgasbord of women’s profiles. Since men are more visual than women, you’d probably be too caught up eyeballing profile photos, while the ladies pretty much judge you by your profile. So make sure yours stands out from the rest—without writing in any falsies, of course.
What to do when “woman looking for single man” finds you
In online dating, it’s customary for men to make the first move, but being at the receiving end of a virtual flirt is not uncommon. Either way, be nice and proper (down, boy, down), unless you want to risk being tagged as a jerk, a pervert, or desperado. Even if the girl doesn’t seem right for you, be the nice guy. Who knows? She could be friends with Ms. Right and might put in a good word for you. The key to online dating success is honesty and patience, so focus on your goal and you won’t be “the single guy” for long.
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Things You Need to Know About Dating Women on the Internet
May 21st, 2009
Women may say they’re just looking for a nice guy, and that’s true, but they don’t tell you this: it wouldn’t hurt if Mr. Nice Guy happens to know how to strut his stuff without being overbearing. Ever wonder why women end up falling for the wrong men sometimes? It’s because these guys usually have that devil-may-care attitude that women find so exciting, if not endearing. Ironic? Nah, it’s just a girl thing. Now, you don’t have to be a bad guy to get the girl. You don’t even need special online dating techniques. If you’re absolutely clueless about dating women online, there are simple—and often overlooked—things you should know about online flirting.
Make online dating easy by finding the right site.
Sometimes—and let your ego breathe that sigh of relief—the success or failure of your online search for Ms. Right can’t be based solely on your looks and personality. It could just be a matter of being in the wrong dating site. Before you plunge into cyberdating, compare dating sites the way you would do a feasibility study for a business plan. Choose the most popular sites for greater variety, but if you want to limit your search to a particular aspect, like religion, then you can opt for Christian dating sites, for instance.
Online dating flirting isn’t a contest in cockiness.
Making online dating easy takes courage. In the tradition of cave men, sans hair-pulling antics, it’s the guys who naturally—and are expected to—make the first move. Unless—or even if—you look like Brad Pitt, don’t come on too strong. Avoid lines like, “Your profile caught my attention. You should feel like you just won the online dating lottery.” While confidence turns on women, cheekiness doesn’t. Otherwise, just pry your foot out of your mouth and kick yourself. While wit is important throughout the online dating flirting stage, it also tells a potential date about the kind of person you are.
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