Month of love + 2018 = unconventional dating methods
With dating being generally complicated, you might find online dating a little daunting, but it needn’t be. We can be comfortably shallow when it comes to meeting people as deciding to talk to someone is now as simple as a swipe to the right (or left).
We aren’t fortune-tellers, but since the month of love is in full swing, we see dates on the cards. However, when it comes to meeting your Tinderella or Tinderfella, you’ll have to get through a whole pond full of toads and lady frogs. Here are some tips on how to (kind of) successfully navigate online dating.
Tip 1 – Save your modesty for the pope
The reason so many people are now turning to tech for potential love is because there’s just too much admin when it comes to regular ol’ dating. When you’re online, there is no place for modesty as you have a platform that you can use to lay a blueprint of the first impression you want to set. You can literally list your interests, pet peeves and basically anything you want a potential love mate to know about you so that there’s no stepping on toes when you start chatting each other up.
Tip 2 – Confidence is sexy, arrogance is not
Letting someone know your cooking induces toe-curling delectability will always be greater than saying you’re so attractive and can have anyone you want so you don’t know what you’re doing here. And besides, everyone loves food more than sexy fools.
Tip 3 – Don’t be so nonchalant
We understand that some may see online dating as a last resort or maybe even a desperate attempt at finding love, but it’s the polar opposite and you shouldn’t be ashamed of your dating methods. Make sure that your bio reflects what you’re really here for. Don’t be afraid specify what you’re looking for, you’re there for a reason so make it known otherwise you’re just wasting your time and everyone else’s.
Tip 4 – No photo, no fun
No, it doesn’t make you mysterious. If you don’t have a photo, that simply means you’re married, you’re not really who you say you are or you’re on the run from the FBI.
Tip 5 – A picture is worth a thousand words (and OMGs)
Honesty is the name of the game here so don’t use your college pictures when you’ve already received your bonus for being 15 years with the company. If you know you don’t look anything like that photo, you’re setting yourself up for failure. Be true to you, boo.
Tip 6 – Whose line is it anyway?
So you both swiped right, now what? Don’t just gather dust in each other’s profiles. Ladies, he might not message you first and that’s okay, take the lead. Guys, don’t feel pressured to send the first message, the pressure is unnecessary, but if you want to, take a moment to craft up something more than just “Hi”.
Tip 7 – No vibes, no thank you
The advantageous part of online dating is that you can simply leave the chat if you’re not feeling it. Don’t let the back and forth messaging drag on for weeks without you guys meeting up. You’ll know after the third or fourth message if you’d want to meet this person.
Tip 8 – First date things
You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that first dates with someone you met online tend to go smoother than regular dates as you got a chance to know the person a bit beforehand. Although you may have spoken to the person before, you’re technically still meeting them for the first time so beware of stranger danger. Meet in a public place, let someone know where you are and let them know when you get there and let them know when you leave. See end for outfit ideas.
Tip 9 – Kiss and tell
Contrary to popular belief, kissing and telling doesn’t make you immature nor does it “jinx” anything. Firstly, telling someone about how things went allows you to re-evaluate the date by speaking about it out loud as opposed to sitting in traffic and thinking about it. Secondly, it lets that someone know more about the person you’re seeing which overall just creates a safer dating experience.
Tip 10 – Call me, maybe
We all know life isn’t like the movies so why would you take anything from a movie seriously, such as the ridiculous three day rule? In the cyber world of dating, things move fast so while you’re waiting out the three days thinking you’re a boss, your date has most likely moved on to someone who doesn’t live their life by outdated and straight up fictional tips. You’re both grown up and if you had a good time, let them know so you can get more good times rolling.
Looks that are perfect for all kinds of dates Wining and Dining
FOR HIM
FOR HER
Walking around town FOR HIM
FOR HER
Dance the night away FOR HIM
FOR HER
