How You Can Nail Dating Online

Dating apps are everywhere. You can meet new people in seconds regardless of where you are. And, as the technology becomes more prevalent, it can provide great opportunities to meet someone new. If you are interested in making the most of the dating apps you use, consider these suggestions to get you started.

Make Your Dating App Profile Stand Out From the Crowd

Let's also acknowledge the fact that once you put yourself out in the digital "landscape" of online dating, anyone can take a screenshot of your profile and send it around to various group chat.

Giving a few details is good, but avoid writing your entire life story in your profile bio. When listing your favourite, keep it contained. You don't want to overwhelm your potential matches with every single aspect of your personality. The goal is to find a happy medium and give them something that'll ease you into a conversation.

Lead Off with a Question

When you reach out to someone that interests you, make sure to ask an open-ended question. For example, just saying “hi” doesn’t give them a lot to work with, but asking them a question about a point in their profile gives them a topic to jump-start the conversation. If you see that they have travelled to a place you would love to see, consider asking them about their experience. Or, if they like a musical genre that you are into, see if they have any local bands to recommend (which also segues into a great first date idea). Don’t be afraid to get creative when you ask, just make sure that it gets the conversation going in a positive direction.

Include Quirky Facts about Yourself

Don’t be afraid to let your true self come through. Why should you do it? It helps separate you from the pack. And, if a relationship is going to last, they need to appreciate you for everything you are, quirks included.

Don’t Play Unnecessary Games

A lot of people think they need to follow a set of rules regarding when they should respond to a message from someone. If someone sends a message, answer back when it is convenient. And, if the conversation is going well, feel free to write back and forth at whatever rate works for you. Just remember that everyone’s life is a little different, so don’t get upset automatically if you don’t get replies right away.

Be Yourself

Some people are tempted to change who they appear to be when trying to attract someone new. While small adjustments might be fine, totally changing a key component of who you are will be hard to keep up. If you are hoping for a long-term relationship, it is better to be forward about your interests, profession, and personality, as faking it can become harder over time.

Invest in Your Love life

While this is not 100% the case, you might have a better chance at finding someone looking for a serious relationship on a paid app.

Some experts argue that paid sites attract more serious users. Perhaps the key factor that determines whether you’ll like a site is not the price to join but the kind of people you find on it and how they behave and communicate.

The bottom line is: dating should be fun. And apps are a great way to do it. So instead of treating a potential date like a disaster waiting to happen, think of it as an exciting experience with endless possibilities.