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8 Simple Rules for Online Dating
Spend enough time on online dating sites, and you figure out a few rules that make it a lot easier and more fun.
Many people turn to online dating. It’s fast, efficient, easy, and opens up a world of possible dates — literally. But sometimes we take it too seriously or not seriously enough. It’s important to find that middle ground so you can find what you’re looking for without wasting your time on a bunch of dates with people who aren’t your type.
Based on my own experience, and listening to others about their experiences, I’ve come up with eight simple rules to ensure your online dating experience is fun, easy, and perhaps most importantly, effective.
Don’t limit yourself to just online dating
This is perhaps the biggest mistake some people make. They sign up for one or more dating apps and sit back, certain that their true love is on there and they’re bound to find each other.
But there are plenty of other ways to meet people. Work, the gym, the dog park, the regular park, in your neighborhood, and at the grocery store are just a few possibilities. You can also meet someone through a friend or relative, either just through a casual meeting or a blind date.
