{"id":19510,"date":"2020-01-07T10:22:20","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T18:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=19510"},"modified":"2021-05-31T08:23:39","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T15:23:39","slug":"does-online-dating-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/online-dating-tips\/does-online-dating-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Online Dating Work? Yes, If You Do It Right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s now old-fashioned to consider online dating uncommon. Quite the opposite is true. It\u2019s undeniable that online dating is the first preference today for most people that are actively dating. According to the <\/span>Pew Research Center<\/span><\/a>, the use of online dating sites and dating apps has tripled in young adults since 2013. It\u2019s clear that the stigma should be gone – the days of just meeting at work or through mutual friends is gone. We have plenty of options now. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But <\/span>meeting<\/span><\/i> someone is one thing. Does online dating work as far as a relationship goes? Sure, but you also have to step up and use them properly. Like anything in life, you can\u2019t expect your dating site to do all the work for you! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unsurprisingly online dating follows the same rules as meeting in real life. It works if you present your true, genuine self. If you are upfront and honest about what you\u2019re looking for, and what kind of person you think will best fit that role in your life. Online dating absolutely works when you are yourself, and hopefully, then encounter someone being themselves. It works when we don\u2019t hide behind a screen and try to be an edited version of ourselves because, at the end of the day, it\u2019s just a stepping stone to meet in real life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does Online Dating Work? If You Make It Work<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how do you make it work for you? Here\u2019re some top tips to make the most of your online dating experience…<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be upfront <\/b>
\n<\/span>There\u2019s a difference between <\/span>oversharing<\/span><\/i> in your profile and completely lying. If you have a child, if you are in the midst of a divorce, if you don\u2019t actually work for Microsoft, but a different, lesser-known tech company – be clear about that! Those are the kinds of half-truths that can really damage the chance of a relationship with someone. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to necessarily air all of your dirty laundry on your profile, but as you are chatting with someone and getting to know them, it\u2019s on you to be clear about anything that may affect the relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be passionate about your passions <\/b>
\n<\/span>Trying to come across as what you think is impressive will do you no favors in the long run. For example, pretending that you\u2019re way more into hiking than you actually are to impress an outdoorsman will catch up with you when you actually meet. If you\u2019re truthful about your passions and hobbies, you will inevitably find someone to connect over those things with. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you pretend you run marathons on the weekends, you\u2019re bound to meet someone who will put that to the test. You want to meet someone who likes the real you, so be genuine. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use current pictures<\/b>
\n<\/span>This one is quick and easy. Use recent pictures that represent you accurately. Trust me, the first date will go better if you both show up looking as you expected. There is nothing to gain from trying to portray a younger, thinner, fitter or more flattering version of yourself. Once again, you want to meet someone who is attracted to you as you are now, so let them see who that is. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put yourself out there<\/b>
\n<\/span>The last piece of advice here is to actually <\/span>use <\/span><\/i>your dating profile if you have one. It\u2019s relatively easy to sign up, pick your photos, and start swiping. It\u2019s much harder to actually communicate with other people, to put yourself out there, to say, \u201cHey you look like a nice person.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of people use dating apps but panic a bit when it comes to actually initiating or responding to a conversation. If you want online dating to work for you, you\u2019re going to have to have a conversation or two or three. Chatting to different people and getting to know new people is all part of the fun. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have connected online, let things flow naturally and you will meet when you both feel ready and interested. Some people prefer to meet right away and take it offline to experience the chemistry in real life. Some people prefer to build up a rapport and have a conversation over text for a few days or weeks before meeting. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever works for you and the person or people you\u2019re talking to is fine, as long as you\u2019re using the platform and engaging with the opportunities. Next time you find yourself asking \u2018does online dating work?\u2019, remember the power lies in your hands. Good luck out there! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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