Online Dating Tips for Men

If you have just joined an online dating community you are probably a bit nervous, anxious and eager about the whole thing.

You excitedly check the service to see if you have gotten any responses. However, do not be discouraged if your prospective dates do not respond right away to your queries.

Female members of online dating sites receive an average of 50-200 queries during the online dating process. So expect ladies to take some time going through the queries they receive. You need to be a little patient.

In addition, a proactive approach to online dating is a good idea. Focusing on just one woman will severely limit your chances of getting a response. You should send queries to a number of different women to boost your chances of landing a positive response.

Remember that the ball is also in your court. While you shouldn't be too selective, you also have the prerogative to be a bit choosy in accepting an invitation from a prospective online dating partner yourself.

It helps if you use a little imagination and creativity in creating your online profile. Make it unique but not too flamboyant. It should stand out, however, because your perspective dating partners will also be sifting through messages from other members of the online dating community.

An interesting username, one that perhaps incorporates your interests or unique qualities, "green eyes" for example, helps.

It also helps to browse the profiles of other men for ideas. I'm not talking about "lifting" from other profiles or making things up, just seeing how they present themselves in the best way possible. Also to read through some of the profiles of your prospective dating partners, picking up on what women are interested in. This will help you to find out in what areas you share their interests and incorporate those into your profile.

By doing this, your prospective partners will have a better chance of remembering you after reading your profile.

If you tailor your profile to a specific online dating prospect you are interested in, you can give her the impression that you took the time to read her profile and make a special effort to establish a connection with her.

You should always be truthful about the things you put in your profile. There is no need to lie. If you feel a certain aspect of your life doesn't put you in the best light, then just leave it out.

If you are dishonest, it will be harder to cover up those lies when you and your date get to know each other better. The effort can also prevent you from fully enjoying your date.