{"id":2470,"date":"2013-10-22T13:29:59","date_gmt":"2013-10-22T13:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?2470"},"modified":"2013-10-22T13:29:59","modified_gmt":"2013-10-22T13:29:59","slug":"top-tips-for-online-dating-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/top-tips-for-online-dating-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for online dating success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finding love via online dating sites has become very much the norm in recent years and thousands of people are now trying their luck in this way.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to be one of them and, in the process, get access to a huge number of prospective partners you would otherwise have never met, it is wise to have a plan in place to guide you through your online dating journey.<\/p>\n<p>This means thinking long and hard not only about yourself and your circumstances, but also about the many rules and nuances of online dating itself. You will likely find there is an unwritten code and you should adhere to this if you want to be taken seriously.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to your own situation, it is first important to be sure that you are ready to date. Do not treat online dating as a rebound tactic after ending another relationship, as it should only be used to find a long-term partner.<\/p>\n<p>Spend some time considering exactly what you are looking for and do not be afraid to spell this out in your profile. While you do not want to appear picky and potentially put people off the idea of talking to you, it is wise to clearly explain what you want in a lover.<\/p>\n<p>You should not appear desperate or as though you are marketing yourself. Instead, use your profile as an invite to learn more and this should instigate responses.<\/p>\n<p>Photographs are always hugely important on online dating sites. While you never want to go without as this can raise suspicions about what you really look like, it is wise to choose well. Also, remember that sometimes less is more.<\/p>\n<p>And if you are not yet up to speed with online dating, take some time to get used to how it works. 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