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With thousands of people signing up to online dating websites, the platform has become one of the most popular ways for Britons to find their ideal partners.<\/p>\n

It is now increasingly common for happy couples to have met online, so singletons who are worried where their next boyfriend or girlfriend is coming from should do the sensible thing and sign up. However, before doing so, it makes sense to take a look at our top tips for success.<\/p>\n

1) Give everyone a chance<\/p>\n

You will find there are hundreds, if not thousands, of people that are single and living close enough to you, so the good news is you should not suffer from a lack of choice. As such, it can be easy to dismiss people based on one factor you may not like, but you never know that you are not throwing away the chance to meet your ultimate match, so give everybody a fair chance to impress.<\/p>\n

2) Be honest<\/p>\n

It might seem like a good idea to lie and deceive your way to a date, perhaps by making yourself seem more exciting, wealthy or desirable in some way, but this will only come back to haunt you. Honesty is the always best policy, and let people learn to love you for who you really are.<\/p>\n

3) Put the time in<\/p>\n

You will not be successful at online dating if you do not put the time in to find a match. You need to be prepared to put the hours in to ensure you get involved in plenty of conversations.<\/p>\n

4) Set boundaries<\/p>\n

You should never feel pressured or as though you are being forced to do something against your will, so set some early boundaries within which you will operate. This could include deciding how long you will talk to someone before agreeing to a face-to-face meeting.<\/p>\n

5) Enjoy yourself<\/p>\n

Remember not to get too uptight, as after all you are trying to find Mr or Miss Right. This should be a fun activity and online dating is a wonderful opportunity to really enjoy yourself.\"ADNFCR-2867-ID-801624631-ADNFCR\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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