- Take your time. One of the advantages to online dating — meeting people you never would have met otherwise — is also a disadvantage. Since the people you meet are coming from outside your network, you don't know people who can vouch for them. So you need to be super cautious. Don’t automatically trust everything your date tells you, no matter how sincere he or she may seem. It takes time to be really sure that this person is who he says he is — and that he’s being honest about his intentions. On that topic, you should be honest about what you’re looking for in terms of a relationship, too. Some online daters are only out for a good time, while others (the majority, I believe) are looking for a serious relationship.
- Be resilient. It may take a while to meet Mr. or Ms. Right. Some people are lucky right off the bat: They meet that perfect someone quickly, the feelings are mutual, and the relationship gets serious. Many more people, though, don't have that kind of luck: They meet many people who don't interest them or who don't show any interest. It can take many, many coffee shop dates before you find someone who is right for you. Still, it's worth it. If you think of these dates as an opportunity to expand your social life, you will find that you can enjoy the coffee — even if the person has no long-term prospects. But if you stick it out and keep trying, you eventually find that very special someone.
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