August 11th, 2008 by Jiles

Modern technology coupled with dating innovations will help you customize your search for the “ideal” man of your dreams. You will be able to sift through thousands of eligible men to find one that matches your needs. A study in the UK revealed that there was a success rate of approximately 94%.

As women and men become more computer savvy, socializing on the net is gaining popularity. Matchmaking on the net is today becoming innovative with videos, live voice, instant messaging, and so on.

The wonderful world of online dating allows you to:

• Read all about a person and his likes and dislikes in a profile—one does not have to meet the man time and again to glean a small bit of insight   into him.

• Specify clearly what you are seeking.

• Matchmaking services will help you narrow down a choice by using compatibility rankings and questionnaires.

• The online service will mail you each day many “possible” profiles for consideration. To be ‘efficient’ in your quest you would need to write down criteria of your concept of Mr. Right.

• Commonly used search options are: profession, location, age, height, physical characteristics, lifestyle, birth sign, and hobbies.

Don’t be afraid, online dating is a stress free method of meeting people for fun, friendship, and love. You are the one to decide what kind of relationship you are seeking—a temporary one or a long term one; whether you want commitment or just a casual relationship.

Because a man is dashing and drop dead handsome and has charmed the ‘boots off you,” don’t jump into bed with him—wait until you are sure that’s what you want.

By using your computer with the click of your mouse you can explore a world of opportunities. Just 10 minutes on any search engine —Yahoo, Google, or Alta Vista –and you will have access to:

• Dating sites.
• Articles discussing different concerns that plague all of us—from makeovers, to what so say, to dating ideas, coping with rejection and so on.

July 16th, 2008 by Jiles

It can be difficult to be a woman in the dating arena. A lot of things can go wrong for you more so than for your male counterpart. Plus, men can be really dense about a few things. Well, no worries. Here are a few tips on what to do and not to do during a date:

1) Timing is important - Timing as in ‘on time’. No matter what they say, there is no such thing as ‘fashionably late’. For the first date, this can give the guy jitters and make him think that you’ve stood him up. For the later dates, having him wait for you in the living room for half an hour with either your roommate, your sister or, worse, your father is not something you want him to do - whether it be for the embarrassing stories or Dad’s ‘eyes of doom’.

2) Show interest - If you really like the guy, waiting for the call after a successful date is nerve-wracking. You know he’s interested and you’re definitely interested, you’re just waiting for him to call you so you could arrange another date. Talk about the date and how you had fun and give hints. No matter how dense he is, he should then pick up on it and ask you for another date!

3)  Do not complain - This may be technically part of tip three, but it deserves a separate heading. The way you phrase it and the tone you use is important here. ‘Venting’, like we do with our girl friends, is not going to go over well with him since he’ll probably misinterpret it. Grin and bear it then tell him after the date in calmly what your problem was.

4) Be nice - Have a positive attitude, find things that you like and tell him. Compliment him about his clothes, how he looks and how well the date is going. It also shows him that you’re taking notice of him and you appreciate him. But, don’t lie. Like I said, look at the bright side of things - the service of the restaurant may have been slow but the ambience was terrific.

5) Enjoy the date - A date is a chance to get to know each other and to enjoy yourselves. Have fun during the date. Try not to be hyper-critical, but just take things in your stride. If you’re not having fun, your date will notice and, trust me, he will get nervous which will probably start ruining the experience for both of you. Also, just let your guard down for a little while. Besides, if he doesn’t like you for you, why should you keep on dating?

6) Keep your head on straight - Yes, we all know dates are supposed to be fun, but knowing what’s going on is important both for your own safety and for your love life. Is your date acting suspiciously or is he just nervous? Maybe you’d want to end the date early or do something to calm him down. Is he taking notice of what you’re wearing or just ogling? The choice to either wink at him or just stare knowingly is up to you. Is his attention on you or the girl next to you? You might wish to reward him with a smile or a slap. Situational awareness is not just for soldiers on the front but also for young women on the prowl.

Well, there they are seven tips for dating success! Hopefully, this advice could help lead you through today’s tough tangle of relationships. Happy hunting!