Did you know that between Boxing Day and the New Year is the busiest time for online dating? Not only does user activity increase but we have a huge increase in lovely new members signing up. As well as giving you access to hundreds of other singletons that live or work near you, there are many other reasons to give online dating a whirl. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge here are five unexpected reasons that online dating could be great for you:
You can’t mess it up with nerves: One of the great things about online dating is that you can’t mess up the first impression with nerves. Ever approached someone at a party or bar and felt yourself tongue-tied? The great thing about crafting a killer profile is that emotions won’t play a part (watch this space for our blog on creating the perfect profile).
People say you are unapproachable: Ever wondered why celebrities date online? That’s because no one will assume you are out of their league – regardless of how pretty, successful, wealthy etc. you are. The remains that if you are dating online, then you are actively looking for a match and by stating this, you are asking people to get in touch. This works particularly well for women who are considered intimidating or unapproachable – men will care far less if their email is ignored, rather than being shot down in front of a room full of people (and their mates).
You’re a rubbish flirt: Some people are brilliant at flirting and others just aren’t. It’s a skill that takes time and energy to develop for some people. While in normal situations, people might just not realise you are attracted to them because you’re not flirting, online you can show them you are interesting by sending them an email or winking at them.
You always attract the same sort of people: Do you find yourself saying, ‘I only seem to attract xx kind of people?” If you go online, create a great profile with up-to-date pics, you are likely to attract all different types of people. The depth of the dating pool online is far, far bigger than anything offline, so embrace it.
You think people are not looking for real relationships: Don’t be fooled into thinking that people who date online aren’t looking for something serious. Paid sites have a much higher proportion of people looking for serious love. There are great singles out there who are genuinely looking to settle down and live happily ever after.
Can you think of some other unusual reasons why dating online is great?
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