Online dating. Is it really good as it seems? As a young single gal in her 20s, I am excited about the prospect of dating, and I would really like to get married someday.
However, it seems like if you don't find someone in your college years, it gets harder and harder to find a significant other later in life. As statistics stack against you later in life, more people turn to online dating.
Some people hate online dating. Others swear by it, so is it even worth trying?
1. You can try it if you don't buy it
It is okay to go on a dating website as long as you do not put all your eggs in one basket.
You cannot have too many expectations going into online dating because it might take awhile to meet the right person. Just like with regular dating, it is bad to jump too fast with marriage already in mind.
Make online dating part of your life but not your full life and make sure to meet some people organically, as well (face to face).
2. Don't be a wallflower
Don't be that person who is not willing to meet face to face. Try to meet people and just be yourself!
If you feel too body-shamed to put a full picture of yourself online, put a landscape picture up until you feel confident to do so. Don't be afraid to be your full self because people are not going to fall in love with you if you pretend to be somebody else.
Don't be too shy to try new stuff and meet new people and be confident because you are wonderful.
3. It's going to take awhile
Do not go into online dating expecting to find a husband in the first three days. I know you may have heard of that happening, but chances are that it's not going to happen to you that way.
If you are a person who is more of a results person, online dating may not be for you. Results do not come any faster in online dating than through regular dating. It may even be slower because half of the people online may not look like their picture. Sometimes the best results come from setups rather than being online.
4. Be interesting
It might help your dating online if you are used to other websites like writing for a blog or anything like that. If you are a newbie, don't worry but; it is better to put the more interesting facts online then the boring ones.
If you say "well, I am not that exciting," I have a surprise for you: yes, you are exciting. Whether you like it or not, every person is unique and has had different life experiences, so share that with people. That birthmark, that trip, that memory is interesting to other people because it is uniquely yours!
Dating is tough, but it becomes easier once you become comfortable with yourself and your individuality. Keep this in mind when you are making your online dating profile.
Whether you want to take a crack at online dating or not, I hope these tips were at least a little bit helpful on your quest for love. Don't give up; your true match is out there!
While your waiting for him or her, focus on what makes you you, and always remember you are deserving of love and happiness (so go and find it!).
