Only a few year back, people who were keenly searching for their ideal date had to hang out in discos, visit campus parks, roam the mall, or join television dating games.  Not anymore.  These days, such styles of pursuit are considered obsolete; for the new breed of singles in today's high tech world, the hottest way to meet, greet and date your future male is to get online. More than a digital world caprice, it's actually an effective modern-day method of reaching out to other people and getting yourself introduced and linked to a potential soul mate. But before you rush out to get yourself connected, here is a short lists of tips from the expert that will guide you in nailing down Mr. Right online- correctly and safely:

1. Hook up with a credible dating site.  Search and research from a number of sites promising a "date in heaven," Pick the one that best suits your personal values and interests.  It's important that before accessing a particular site, do a little background check first.  This will help you ensure that you're indeed making a virtual connection in the right place.

2. Present the real you.   Be as transparent as you can be.  If you want to meet an ideal date.  If you're searching for a date who has  a natural ability to make people laugh, let it be known right away.  When you don't hide anything that is worth knowing about you, prospective dates will have a clearer picture of yourself and will most likely introduce themselves in the same fashion.

3. Have a nice questions and answers exchange.   Don't hesitate to send questions or queries pertaining  to his character, affairs and habits.  If the person is honest, he'll be willing to answer these and satisfy your curiosity.

4.  Listen to the actual voice.  It's advisable to really hear the tone if the voice and the manner by which one converses.  When you talk over the phone, you're likely to pick up elusive details that will either turn you on or turn you off completely.

5.  Be careful when arranging a personal meeting. Don't trust too easily.  He may be as gorgeous as Evan McGregor in photos, but he may be concealing a deep, dark secret which has no place in an online relationship.  Don't allow him to trace your location.  Check the guy's background if possible.  Better safe than sorry.

6. Listen to your body signals.   There are times when we just don't feel comfortable chatting with  somebody online.  When your heart says that something doesn't seem right, pay attention.  Chances that your intuition is right.

7. Meet each other halfway.  It may be a great idea to take a few friends with you before deciding to go one-on-one.  Don't agree to meet at your residences or places of work.  Find a safe neutral ground where the two of you can be comfortable talking, listening and having some laughs, together with friends of course says a guidance counselor!

Resource:

                Mateo, Sheila, "Looking for Mr. Right Online." Women's Journal 8 Jun 02

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