Let's Talk Online Dating Tips (Page 44)

Famed etiquette writer, Emily Post, didn’t live long enough to see online dating become a social norm. But I still wonder what she’d have to say about proper manners when it comes to the dating blogosphere. After all, does online dating differ from traditional dating? There are dozens of online dating sites: Match.com, Zoosk, OkCupid, eHarmony and Plenty of Fish to name a few. With dating comes an unwritten...

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are 25 years apart in age. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are 16 years apart. Jay-Z and Beyonce have 12 years between them, and 21 years separate Annette Bening from Warren Beatty. For these Hollywood couples, age is just a number. And as someone who married a man eight years my senior, I believe you’re only as old as you feel. Sure, there are times when my husband makes...

As of December 2011, Facebook had 845 million monthly active users with 483 million daily active users on average. That’s a lot of potential “friends.” But what happens when you meet a potential mate out in the real world? When do you know if it’s appropriate to make your relationship “Facebook official”? Facebook offers nearly a dozen “relationship status” choices: single, in a relationship, engaged, married,...

One of the coolest things about chatting online is the use of a distinct language spoken only on the Internet, a language I believe actually simplifies and streamlines the dating process. Online dating creates the perfect atmosphere for two people to safely get to know a lot about each other in a relatively short period of time. All pretenses are banished during online communication because it very much gets to...

A few weeks ago, I was having a drink with a friend when she brought up a concern about her new relationship. The issue is that she makes significantly more money than the guy she’s dating. She explained the problem wasn’t that he was unable to pay for both of them but that he gets uncomfortable when she offers to pay. For most dinners and drinks out, they’ve decided to go Dutch. But my friend knows her boyfriend...

There are at least 43.8 million single women in America. Being single has many benefits. For starters, you have only one person to concern myself with — you. That means your time is dedicated to pursuing your own goals. It means you don’t have to spend precious energy managing the emotions that accompany romantic pursuits, including insecurity, confusion and overwhelming adoration. Plus, you never have to worry...

Google has become such an integral part of our lives that it’s even become a verb in our daily vocabulary. From looking up song lyrics and recipes, to checking how a word is spelled, we rarely stay uninformed. Let’s fess up — we also Google people. Famous people, people we read about in a blog post and, of course, people we want to date. Which brings us to fact there’s a fine line between Google surfing and Google...

When it comes to our career, we all know how important it is to dress for success. Women have an innate sense about fashion and know how to select appropriate attire for every occasion. But let’s face it guys: Many of us don’t have a clue about the statement we make with our dating wardrobe. The truth is, your appearance speaks volumes about you to a woman before you even say hello. The clothes and the man are...

Hmmm…so the man of your dreams is interested in you, but he’s also dating a few other women. How should you handle this? Can you win his heart and get him all to yourself in a monogamous relationship? Or should you just avoid the whole situation? No two scenarios and no two guys are alike, so it’s hard to answer this in a generic way. But there are certain guidelines and red flags you should consider. Sex as a...

With well over 1,000 online dating sites, scammers are regularly trolling these sites looking for vulnerable victims. It’s imperative to remain vigil while looking for Prince Charming. If it sounds too good to be true, it just might be. Women should listen to their gut. Here are some precautions to take to help avoid online dating scams. 1. He asks for money. There is absolutely no reason a man you just met online...

In your grandfather’s day, finding a woman was a much simpler proposition. If a gal could satisfy your stomach, she could win your heart. Your father might have been part of the “Love Generation,” when free love was in the air, deadly or incurable STDs were not yet a threat, and shopping around and trying every woman on for size was the norm. But today’s men are faced with new hurdles, including professional...

Dating is hard. Dating when you have kids is downright terrifying. You’re no longer worrying about things like: Is he handsome? Does he drive a nice car? Will my friends think he’s sexy? Does he workout all the time? Instead, as a parent exploring the dating scene, your focus shifts to internal questions like: Is he emotionally and financially stable? Is he a good role model? Would he make a good father...

So you’ve signed up to a top online dating site, procured the perfect profile, and you’re ready to start meeting potential partners. But you’re not quite sure how to initiate the online meet and greet. We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of what to say and, more importantly, what not to say. And remember to mind your Ps and Qs. This is not a quick text to your best friend. Be cognizant of your grammar and...

There are plenty of articles written for women looking to find Mr. Right online, but not too many are composed with men in mind. It seems most relationship articles are written for men by men who have no idea what women want any more than you do. So, this one’s for you, fellas, written by a woman with plenty of Internet dating experience who has viewed thousands upon thousands of online profiles. If you’re...