I finally signed up today. To be honest I've never been interested in online dating. I think I'm a bit nervous about the anonymity of it all, but I'm trying to keep an open mind. I've read lots of posts about other peoples online dating experiences. I don't want to be taken advantage of. I want to meet someone honest, someone who's real. Any advice? I've never even met anyone for coffee that I've met online.
Is it all just instinct?
P.S. any suggestions as to how I can improve my profile would be appreciated. Its nearly impossible to write about yourself without sounding like...
Don't open your mind so far that ye brain falls out 'cause it's not instinct when it comes to the scammers. it's instinct that is their friend, not yours.
lassinfrance: I finally signed up today. To be honest I've never been interested in online dating. I think I'm a bit nervous about the anonymity of it all, but I'm trying to keep an open mind. I've read lots of posts about other peoples online dating experiences. I don't want to be taken advantage of. I want to meet someone honest, someone who's real. Any advice? I've never even met anyone for coffee that I've met online.
Is it all just instinct?
P.S. any suggestions as to how I can improve my profile would be appreciated. Its nearly impossible to write about yourself without sounding like...
Hello Lassinfrance You have taken a brave step and I wish you luck. Personally I do not trust my instinct and have never met up with a date via any Internet site without at least speaking on the telephone a few times first. You will get a feeling of the other person and if they are what they say they are as far as their outlook on meeting up. They will have to also make you feel they are glad you are both in contact and that will come over to you.
As most of us live in permanent homes we are all tied to a geogrphical area so as yours is maybe within a few hours of Bordeaux, it limits th scope but we are all in the same boat there. Just search the site for local members and if there is someone that could become a friend, same interests and so on, then great. I nearly always first send an e-mail suggesting they look at my listing and that if they are interested perhaps I will hear from them. That is really all you can do without overpowering with flowers of gifts or whatever.
lassinfrance: I finally signed up today. To be honest I've never been interested in online dating. I think I'm a bit nervous about the anonymity of it all, but I'm trying to keep an open mind. I've read lots of posts about other peoples online dating experiences. I don't want to be taken advantage of. I want to meet someone honest, someone who's real. Any advice? I've never even met anyone for coffee that I've met online.
Is it all just instinct?
P.S. any suggestions as to how I can improve my profile would be appreciated. Its nearly impossible to write about yourself without sounding like...
lassinfrance: I finally signed up today. To be honest I've never been interested in online dating. I think I'm a bit nervous about the anonymity of it all, but I'm trying to keep an open mind. I've read lots of posts about other peoples online dating experiences. I don't want to be taken advantage of. I want to meet someone honest, someone who's real. Any advice? I've never even met anyone for coffee that I've met online.
Is it all just instinct?
P.S. any suggestions as to how I can improve my profile would be appreciated. Its nearly impossible to write about yourself without sounding like...
hey lass
don't be nervous,there are lots of nice peeps on here,take your time with the lads and don't be rushed into meeting untill you're comfortable.goodluck!
Glad you found this site, and hope you get to meet some nice people.
Like the others above have said, take it slow, always remain suspicious and do not bare your heart until you actually KNOW a person. I guess you`ve genned up on all the "internet dating advice".....? ....but, as the Granny here I repeat it, it`s good advice ... Do not allow first time meets where your abode can be identified, keep your phone numbers to yourself, and establish a friendship before allowing the person into your personal space.
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Is it all just instinct?
P.S. any suggestions as to how I can improve my profile would be appreciated. Its nearly impossible to write about yourself without sounding like...