So, you've decided have a go . . .
and would like to try country lover's online dating service and join millions of others in this fast growing and incredibly popular method of finding new partners and friends. You've checked out the site . . .
posted a little bit of information about yourself and what you're looking for and possibly browsed the people that you potentially would like to contact, or meet. More than likely, a few people have already caught your eye and you are thinking about making contact. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Study the profiles . . .
that interest you. Paying particular attention to the ideals that you value and interests that you enjoy, or believe you would enjoy. Read the personally written notes and see if they make you smile, or touch you at all. The small details or what is not said can be the most important. Use the e-mail . . .
chat or instant messaging service tools you are given on the dating site. Anonymity is important to most people at the initial stages of contact when using our online dating service. These tools enable you to stay safely anonymous as long as you need to and can be used to block any undesired contact from specific members. Try to know . . .
what you are looking for; is it friendship, or a long-term relationship and try to be clear in this when contacting others. Contact or reply to like minded people and there won't be any misunderstood intentions on either side. The way most profiles read give you an idea of what someone is really looking for. The site even includes some of this information as part of the profile process. Have a list of question . . .
you would like to ask. They don't have to read out like a list, but you are trying to get to know a person and see if they are compatible. If a picture is not posted with the profile, you will probably want to ask for one. A good and obvious, but often forgotten question is was the picture was taken recently. Another good question to ask is if the person is in an existing relationship, or how long ago their last relationship was. You aren't guaranteed the truth! but sometimes the reaction will tell you more than the answer. Take your time . . .
with the process. Don't let anyone rush you. You are not committed to meeting anyone based on a specific time-line. Be thorough when looking, you have the tools right at your fingertips! The right person will make the connection with you and you will be ready to personally take matters into your own hands. Remember these suggestions are merely ideas on how to safely and comfortably explore the world of online dating. You know yourself, what you are looking for and your personal boundaries. Be safe and enjoy yourself! |
