10 Online Dating Tips

Want to have more fun with your on line dating? It shouldn’t be a chore. The fact about most dates when you’re “of a certain age,” is that there is a distinct lack of spontaneity or originality deciding what the date consists of. In other words, 99% of your dates will take place with a table between you. Get out of the restaurant rut and try these ideas for great dates.

Get Moving Men like activity and respond well to dates that get them out of the chair. While you may want to make a va-va-voom impression in your skirt and heels, real relationships begin when you do something active together, like taking a walk or going bowling. Just make sure your activity is happening where other people are doing something similar. Avoid remote locations or out of the way destinations until you’re sure you know who you’re with.

Be Spontaneous Say you get to the movie theater and the film you both want to see is sold out. If it’s a Cineplex, just pick another film….or better yet, forget the movie and check out the coffee bar around the corner instead.

Ask A Lot of Questions How else are you going to find out who he is?

Be Able To Tell Your Life Story in 100 Words or Less` When asked about yourself, have a prepared synopsis. Be informative but upbeat and don’t give too many details, like how many times you’ve been married if it’s more than once.

Play the Game "Six Degrees of Seperation" Chances are you know someone in common, or some place. Ask where he went to college or high school. Find out who is neighbor is.

If You're Worried You Won't Have Enough To Talk About, Don't Go on the Date Carefully read the other person’s profile. If he/she sounds boring to you, don’t go on the date.

Don't Get Mad if the Plan Suddenly Changes You could be dating someone who carries a beeper and is always on emergency call. If you don’t think you can handle the other person suddenly having to make a quick exit, this isn’t a future relationship for you.

Don't Assume the Person is 'Too Old' For You Unless They're 12 to 15 Years Older I can’t tell you how many times a woman has said a man she’s seen on line is too old when he’s more or less her same age. And vice versa.

Go on the Date in the Spirit of Having Fun If you set out to have a good time, chances are, you will.