10 Basic Rules For Online Dating

10 Basic Rules For Online Dating By Monique L. Muñoz In today’s world, online dating is more common than meeting someone in person in a casual setting, in a group or at a bar. It’s the new hangout, but online dating rules can be a little different. I entered the online dating world as an “innocent,” completely naive to the rules, world, and nuances of meeting someone online. Now, my friends ask me to help them with online dating. I’m not ready to offer this service to my coaching clients yet, but I did decide to write about what I’ve learned to help people approach it safely. The most important thing to tackle if you’re a complete newbie is how to BE SAFE as you begin your quest for love. So, before you click “Flirt,” “Like,” “Favorite,” or IM your next prospective match, here are some suggestions: 1. Don’t use your real name (or anything that gives away your identity). You may be thinking, “duh,” but sometimes profile names are hard to think of and you may feel like it’s easier to just use your name. But think about it this way. What if someone interested in you is a little bit on the creepy side, or there’s someone you’ve had to block from contacting you. Do you really want them to have your name, the kind of work you do, and the area you live in (usually mandatory in your profile) to make it easier for them to find

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