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posted by OnlineDating at 1/23/2005
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Sunday, January 23, 2005
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
www.searchhippie.com
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I signed up with SearchHippie, and within 24hrs I received my gift certificate.
http://www.searchhippie.com/monthlydeal.html
Pretty cool.
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I signed up with SearchHippie, and within 24hrs I received my gift certificate.
http://www.searchhippie.com/monthlydeal.html
Pretty cool.
:-)
posted by OnlineDating at 1/19/2005
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Saturday, November 13, 2004
Top 10 Online Dating tips
My Top 10 Dating Tips
To get the most out of a dating service and find a lifelong partner check out these top 10 dating tips.
Many dating services encourage you to upload a photo. This is good for their business but it is also ESSENTIAL for you. The vast majority of searchers will exclude adverts without a photograph from the search so you may never even be seen without one.
If you do use a photo, think carefully about which pictures to use. Guys - don't use that picture of you after a joyous amount of beer. Let her find out the horrible truth of who you really are in her own time. Ladies - don't use a photo of you with your ex-boyfriend snipped out. I know you like the dress you were wearing in that picture but trust me on this one.
Get a friend to take a photo of you on your own. One facial and one full-length if possible. Make an effort to look happy, relaxed and natural. Don't go to a studio and have a model shoot as they may be assumed to be fake.
Write your advert in a word processor first - use the spellchecker, proof read it and when you are happy with it - post it. This also has the advantage that you can cut-and-paste it into several sites.
Think about what you want to say. Tell the person a little about yourself and what you are looking for in a partner. Guys - try to say a little more about yourself than what sports you like and do not mention sex. Really. Ladies - just keep on writing them like you do. You can hint at sex if you like. Really.
Two more quick points about writing adverts. Be positive. Don't write things like "Just checking out the site" or "Bored and lonely". Secondly, do not write one or two line adverts. Frankly if you can't put in any effort then you are either lazy or you can't really be that interested in meeting someone and the reader will pick up on this.
Find out how the site orders the adverts in the search results so that you can manipulate it to come out at the top of the list. For example some sites list in the order that the adverts were created or updated. If this is the case then go in and save the advert again so that yours jumps to the top of the search results. More people will see your advert and will know that you are still looking to find a partner.
As with writing an advert it is important to write a good response to other people's adverts. Use that word processor again to create a well written piece about yourself and then for each advert you respond to, add an extra paragraph that relates to what the other person wrote and show an interest in finding out more about them.
Next, don't always think that putting your advert up is all you need to do. If everyone were to wait for someone else to contact them then there would be no point to it all. Browse around and if you find 5 or 6 people you think you could connect with then JOIN the service and send them a message. You are more likely to get a response from someone who joined the site recently so keep checking back, every night if you can.
Always respond to messages you receive, even if you are not interested. Remember that it is another human being that wrote to you and they will be checking their mail box for the response. It can be disappointing to get a 'thanks, but no thanks' but it is less stressful than waiting for a response that never comes.
Well I hope that you found some of these dating tips useful.
To choose the best Online Dating websites for you, check out Online Dating sites.
To get the most out of a dating service and find a lifelong partner check out these top 10 dating tips.
Many dating services encourage you to upload a photo. This is good for their business but it is also ESSENTIAL for you. The vast majority of searchers will exclude adverts without a photograph from the search so you may never even be seen without one.
If you do use a photo, think carefully about which pictures to use. Guys - don't use that picture of you after a joyous amount of beer. Let her find out the horrible truth of who you really are in her own time. Ladies - don't use a photo of you with your ex-boyfriend snipped out. I know you like the dress you were wearing in that picture but trust me on this one.
Get a friend to take a photo of you on your own. One facial and one full-length if possible. Make an effort to look happy, relaxed and natural. Don't go to a studio and have a model shoot as they may be assumed to be fake.
Write your advert in a word processor first - use the spellchecker, proof read it and when you are happy with it - post it. This also has the advantage that you can cut-and-paste it into several sites.
Think about what you want to say. Tell the person a little about yourself and what you are looking for in a partner. Guys - try to say a little more about yourself than what sports you like and do not mention sex. Really. Ladies - just keep on writing them like you do. You can hint at sex if you like. Really.
Two more quick points about writing adverts. Be positive. Don't write things like "Just checking out the site" or "Bored and lonely". Secondly, do not write one or two line adverts. Frankly if you can't put in any effort then you are either lazy or you can't really be that interested in meeting someone and the reader will pick up on this.
Find out how the site orders the adverts in the search results so that you can manipulate it to come out at the top of the list. For example some sites list in the order that the adverts were created or updated. If this is the case then go in and save the advert again so that yours jumps to the top of the search results. More people will see your advert and will know that you are still looking to find a partner.
As with writing an advert it is important to write a good response to other people's adverts. Use that word processor again to create a well written piece about yourself and then for each advert you respond to, add an extra paragraph that relates to what the other person wrote and show an interest in finding out more about them.
Next, don't always think that putting your advert up is all you need to do. If everyone were to wait for someone else to contact them then there would be no point to it all. Browse around and if you find 5 or 6 people you think you could connect with then JOIN the service and send them a message. You are more likely to get a response from someone who joined the site recently so keep checking back, every night if you can.
Always respond to messages you receive, even if you are not interested. Remember that it is another human being that wrote to you and they will be checking their mail box for the response. It can be disappointing to get a 'thanks, but no thanks' but it is less stressful than waiting for a response that never comes.
Well I hope that you found some of these dating tips useful.
To choose the best Online Dating websites for you, check out Online Dating sites.
posted by OnlineDating at 11/13/2004
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Build Confidence by Online Dating
Online dating was something I heard about and decided to check it out. I was tired of watching reruns on TV. It didn’t take long to search out the many dating sites available on the net. I searched, researched, and joined. I was slowly and comfortably getting involved again. I could sit at home in my sweats, converse with ladies online, and not have to face a crowd in a smoky bar room if a lady said “no”. Yet, the no’s were rare online. This was not a face to face ritual, but me on my keyboard and her on her keyboard that gave us both the needed space to get acquainted. It was fun, relaxing and a confidence booster. Yes, I’ll say it again, a confidence booster.
How can online dating boost your confidence versus traditional dating? It has to do with vulnerability. Think about it. If you just lost your confidence, would you rather face a lady in a crowd of others, or at home while using MSN chat or email. After a huge letdown, most of us struggle with the thought of going out in the harsh dating world were appearance is premium versus the power of words and feelings you converse online. Whatever your state of mind may be at that moment, you can find another person online feeling as you do. That's hard to find in a smoky bar room under the influence of alcohol.
Eventually my confidence did return to an adequate level to venture out to the dance clubs. I had online dating to thank for that. For a while, I was playing in both worlds and saw some stark difference in what was real and what was not. Both have their pitfalls, but eventually I realized that the typical dating world had many more masks and traps that was not present in the online world. That’s another article. For now, I just want to say if you have lost your confidence because of a relationship disaster, give your self time to heal and see if you can find yourself again by joining a good online dating site. I guarantee you will find your confidence again and if you are lucky, like me, you will find the love of your love.
Review the best online dating websites at Online Dating.
How can online dating boost your confidence versus traditional dating? It has to do with vulnerability. Think about it. If you just lost your confidence, would you rather face a lady in a crowd of others, or at home while using MSN chat or email. After a huge letdown, most of us struggle with the thought of going out in the harsh dating world were appearance is premium versus the power of words and feelings you converse online. Whatever your state of mind may be at that moment, you can find another person online feeling as you do. That's hard to find in a smoky bar room under the influence of alcohol.
Eventually my confidence did return to an adequate level to venture out to the dance clubs. I had online dating to thank for that. For a while, I was playing in both worlds and saw some stark difference in what was real and what was not. Both have their pitfalls, but eventually I realized that the typical dating world had many more masks and traps that was not present in the online world. That’s another article. For now, I just want to say if you have lost your confidence because of a relationship disaster, give your self time to heal and see if you can find yourself again by joining a good online dating site. I guarantee you will find your confidence again and if you are lucky, like me, you will find the love of your love.
Review the best online dating websites at Online Dating.
posted by OnlineDating at 11/13/2004
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Commitment in any relationship
Making a commitment is a big step in any relationship. It signals your willingness to admit this person could be the last one you’ll ever date and to move through the world in partnership. And for most people, commitment stops there.
But Phil Holcomb, personal coach and co-founder of Seattle-based Extraordinary Learning, says couples can use commitment to strengthen their relationships.
“Committing—to others and to ourselves—even when we don’t feel like it strengthens us immeasurably,” he says. “Our self-respect, self-trust and self-confidence is nourished and nurtured by these acts. And it’s through our commitment that we gain clarity about what matters most to us.”
Holcomb offers these strategies for using commitment to improve your love relationship:
Be inclusive. “By inclusion, I don’t just mean an invitation to participate in some of my activities or the day-to-day living of life,” Holcomb explains. “I mean letting you in on what’s going on for me—how I think and how I feel. When I do this over time, your bond to me is strengthened. The stronger your bond is with me, the more willing you are to spend yourself helping me create what I want. This kind of inclusion, which forms the foundation of leadership, is how great relationships work.”
Be persistent. “When I want to quit, when it seems too hard or not worth it, I have the impulse to bail, duck or hope you’ll change,” he continues. “At these times I am usually a bit afraid that something bad might happen or that I might lose something valuable. Mostly, I am uncertain and unclear; I feel stuck. And I question my commitment. One way to get past these times is to ask myself, ‘What would a truly committed person do?’ An abundance of answers becomes apparent. Then I pick one and do it. This is one of the most workable ways to get unstuck.”
Be present. “The reason any of us wants a relationship is because we want to create a certain experience of life,” Holcomb says. “When I’m focused on what I don’t have, or what I’m not experiencing, it’s almost guaranteed that I’ll miss the opportunity in this moment to experience and enjoy what I do have and to create what I do want. But when I’m in touch with my commitment, I have the opportunity to be present in the moment, appreciate what I have and create more of what I want—now!”
Actually making the commitment is only the first step. Using the power of that bond to grow and strengthen your union will allow you both to grow as individuals and as a couple. And it makes being in a committed relationship more valuable and rewarding.
What does commitment mean to you? How have you used commitment to strengthen your relationship? Share your insights with us. We might use it in an upcoming post! Please send your own stories to us.
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But Phil Holcomb, personal coach and co-founder of Seattle-based Extraordinary Learning, says couples can use commitment to strengthen their relationships.
“Committing—to others and to ourselves—even when we don’t feel like it strengthens us immeasurably,” he says. “Our self-respect, self-trust and self-confidence is nourished and nurtured by these acts. And it’s through our commitment that we gain clarity about what matters most to us.”
Holcomb offers these strategies for using commitment to improve your love relationship:
Be inclusive. “By inclusion, I don’t just mean an invitation to participate in some of my activities or the day-to-day living of life,” Holcomb explains. “I mean letting you in on what’s going on for me—how I think and how I feel. When I do this over time, your bond to me is strengthened. The stronger your bond is with me, the more willing you are to spend yourself helping me create what I want. This kind of inclusion, which forms the foundation of leadership, is how great relationships work.”
Be persistent. “When I want to quit, when it seems too hard or not worth it, I have the impulse to bail, duck or hope you’ll change,” he continues. “At these times I am usually a bit afraid that something bad might happen or that I might lose something valuable. Mostly, I am uncertain and unclear; I feel stuck. And I question my commitment. One way to get past these times is to ask myself, ‘What would a truly committed person do?’ An abundance of answers becomes apparent. Then I pick one and do it. This is one of the most workable ways to get unstuck.”
Be present. “The reason any of us wants a relationship is because we want to create a certain experience of life,” Holcomb says. “When I’m focused on what I don’t have, or what I’m not experiencing, it’s almost guaranteed that I’ll miss the opportunity in this moment to experience and enjoy what I do have and to create what I do want. But when I’m in touch with my commitment, I have the opportunity to be present in the moment, appreciate what I have and create more of what I want—now!”
Actually making the commitment is only the first step. Using the power of that bond to grow and strengthen your union will allow you both to grow as individuals and as a couple. And it makes being in a committed relationship more valuable and rewarding.
What does commitment mean to you? How have you used commitment to strengthen your relationship? Share your insights with us. We might use it in an upcoming post! Please send your own stories to us.
Find your dream date now. Check out Online Dating site reviews.
posted by OnlineDating at 11/13/2004
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Sunday, November 07, 2004
Best Online Dating Site for You
How To Choose the Best Online Dating Site for You
You have decided you want to try an online dating site, but which one is best?
Learn how to find the site that meets your needs.
Time Required: 60 minutes
Here's How:
1. Establish a budget. Decide how much money you want to devote to online dating, and set a budget. Some sites charge one-time membership fees, others automatically charge recurring monthly fees to your credit card.
2. Seek recommendations. Talk to trusted friends, colleagues, and family to see if anyone they know has had a positive experience with a particular online dating website.
3. Research available sites. Book time to check your favorite search engines for popular dating websites. Try searching terms like "on line dating", "nj single", or "online dating reviews" to generate lists of potential online sites for you.
4. Consider specialized sites. Determine if you have any special interests or unique situations that might require a more specialized online dating website. Some online dating sites cater to customized audiences including political affiliations, sexual preferences, race, religion, etc.
5. Determine pros and cons. Narrow down the list of potential online sites to your top three and compare them to determine pros and cons of each. Pay particular attention to monthly/yearly cost, free versus fee services, and number of website members.
6. Take a free test run. See if your chosen website offers free trials. Look for sites that allow you to search the database for potential matches before you pay any membership fees. This allows you to fully understand the array of potential mates already signed up with the service.
7. Diversify your portfolio. Don't be afraid to sign-up for multiple websites services or change services midstream if you are not satisfied. The goal is to meet new people and land dates. If a particular site is not meeting your needs move on before you invest more money in an ineffective dating strategy.
Check out a great site that reviews Online Dating.
You have decided you want to try an online dating site, but which one is best?
Learn how to find the site that meets your needs.
Time Required: 60 minutes
Here's How:
1. Establish a budget. Decide how much money you want to devote to online dating, and set a budget. Some sites charge one-time membership fees, others automatically charge recurring monthly fees to your credit card.
2. Seek recommendations. Talk to trusted friends, colleagues, and family to see if anyone they know has had a positive experience with a particular online dating website.
3. Research available sites. Book time to check your favorite search engines for popular dating websites. Try searching terms like "on line dating", "nj single", or "online dating reviews" to generate lists of potential online sites for you.
4. Consider specialized sites. Determine if you have any special interests or unique situations that might require a more specialized online dating website. Some online dating sites cater to customized audiences including political affiliations, sexual preferences, race, religion, etc.
5. Determine pros and cons. Narrow down the list of potential online sites to your top three and compare them to determine pros and cons of each. Pay particular attention to monthly/yearly cost, free versus fee services, and number of website members.
6. Take a free test run. See if your chosen website offers free trials. Look for sites that allow you to search the database for potential matches before you pay any membership fees. This allows you to fully understand the array of potential mates already signed up with the service.
7. Diversify your portfolio. Don't be afraid to sign-up for multiple websites services or change services midstream if you are not satisfied. The goal is to meet new people and land dates. If a particular site is not meeting your needs move on before you invest more money in an ineffective dating strategy.
Check out a great site that reviews Online Dating.
posted by OnlineDating at 11/07/2004
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Saturday, November 06, 2004
Online Dating sites quick facts
Online dating sites attract about 20% of the Internet population, and Jupiter Research predicts huge growth. Last year Jupiter estimated that 17.2 million people viewed online personals and 2.5 million of them paid for online dating ads. In 2006, Jupiter predicts, 27.4 million will view online dating personals and 5.2 million will pay for online dating ads.
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posted by OnlineDating at 11/06/2004
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