{"id":2369,"date":"2013-08-23T16:49:20","date_gmt":"2013-08-23T16:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?2369"},"modified":"2013-08-23T16:49:20","modified_gmt":"2013-08-23T16:49:20","slug":"why-not-try-online-dating-with-a-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/why-not-try-online-dating-with-a-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"Why not try online dating with a friend?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For all of you who have never chosen to try and find love on the internet before, the prospect of signing up to an online dating site and chatting to single men or women might seem like an incredibly daunting prospect and one in which plenty could go wrong.<\/p>\n<p>In truth, there is very little to worry about and you will soon get into the swing of the platform, which relies on people striking up a conversation with each other. But before you can get to this stage, you will need to draw up a profile for yourself and make those initial steps.<\/p>\n<p>This is why we think one good idea is to encourage a friend to sign up to an online dating site at the same time as you, allowing you to share experiences and talk about your progress.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, you and your companion will be able to share hints and tips on how to come up with the ideal profile page that will appeal to exactly the sort of people you are hoping to date. With a friend's help, you should be able to more easily choose the photographs that best reflect your appearance and these can be used on the profile.<\/p>\n<p>Once you get started and conversations with men or women online become a thing of the norm, you can ask your mate for advice on what you should be saying to prospective dates. Similarly, if you have any problems or concerns, these can be shared.<\/p>\n<p>It can also be wise, in the event of a date being set up, for a friend to accompany you the very first time you meet someone to make sure that everything is as it seems and that you are not in any danger.<\/p>\n<p>So with all this in mind, if you are a little nervous about online dating, it makes plenty of sense to sign up at the same time as a friend. 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