How to Successfully Use Dating Websites (Men)

Take a decent photo of yourself., Don't use chat speak., Use relevant conversation starters., Telling someone she is pretty won't make her like you., Make sure your profile summary is honest, interesting, but not too long., Don't take it personally...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Take a decent photo of yourself.

    Avoid mirror-selfies, shots of you in a crowd of friends, and pictures with you holding up the middle finger (That's really immature).

    Get a well-lit, close up shot that is as recent as possible, and smile.
  2. Step 2: Don't use chat speak.

    "U" and "R" are letters, not words.

    Many women find intelligence attractive. , Messages like "Hey" or "Hi how are you?" are not going to strike up interesting conversation.

    Ask open-ended questions and comment on something you found interesting in her profile.

    Try to skip the stereotypical small-talk questions too. , So, focus on her personality, and save the compliments for when you actually meet her in person. , Share your interests, describe your personality, and keep it positive.

    No rants about what you dislike, bad past experiences, or ex-girlfriends. , Not all women approach it politely, unfortunately, but there are always more fish in the sea. , Do not give her your number after a ten minute exchange.

    Also try to avoid asking to take her out right away.

    Let her get to know you and feel comfortable enough so that you are worth a face to face date.
  3. Step 3: Use relevant conversation starters.

  4. Step 4: Telling someone she is pretty won't make her like you.

  5. Step 5: Make sure your profile summary is honest

  6. Step 6: interesting

  7. Step 7: but not too long.

  8. Step 8: Don't take it personally if she's not interested.

  9. Step 9: Avoid being creepy.

Detailed Guide

Avoid mirror-selfies, shots of you in a crowd of friends, and pictures with you holding up the middle finger (That's really immature).

Get a well-lit, close up shot that is as recent as possible, and smile.

"U" and "R" are letters, not words.

Many women find intelligence attractive. , Messages like "Hey" or "Hi how are you?" are not going to strike up interesting conversation.

Ask open-ended questions and comment on something you found interesting in her profile.

Try to skip the stereotypical small-talk questions too. , So, focus on her personality, and save the compliments for when you actually meet her in person. , Share your interests, describe your personality, and keep it positive.

No rants about what you dislike, bad past experiences, or ex-girlfriends. , Not all women approach it politely, unfortunately, but there are always more fish in the sea. , Do not give her your number after a ten minute exchange.

Also try to avoid asking to take her out right away.

Let her get to know you and feel comfortable enough so that you are worth a face to face date.

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