Complete guide to Dating Apps and the art of flirting for singles

Setting up your online dating profile

Simply pick your platform, sign up and post your profile. It is very important to keep things honest when you are filling in your profile. It is not a good idea to post photos from years ago that you cannot recognize yourself in. Also, it’s vital for your profile to have enough ‘meat’ on it so that it makes for an engaging experience and appeals to those browsing your profile.

Finding the perfect balance of sharing just enough of yourself is important, but not too much. Finding the right amount will help you to attract similar matches.

3 Important tips for online dating success

So, you have decided you are ready to take the plunge and go dating, through an app! Here are our 3 important tips to ensure your online experience is a safe and fulfilling one:

1) Choose the right app for you
There are a plethora of apps and sites out there catering for every dating niche imaginable. Finding the perfect dating site takes a little time and research. A search on Google will bring up hundreds of results for mainstream and some more obscure dating apps. Some of the dating sites currently making ways are Tinder, Bumble, OKCupid, Match.com and eHarmony to name but a few. Download each app, sign up and see how you like it. You can always delete it if it’s not the one for you!

2) Put your best foot forward with a killer profile
Giving some thought to what you want to say before posting a profile is important as it can be quite time-consuming making adjustments after your post. It’s vital not to come across as self-absorbed and not show all of your strengths at once. It's important to think about what you're looking for when registering. What kind of person do you want to meet? And what kind of relationship are you looking for? Consider these points and make sure to outline them in your profile without going into too much detail.

3) Be prepared for the first date
First dates can be a nerve-wracking experience, but the key is to keep things simple on that first date by just going for a walk in a local park or visiting a local attraction that may be of interest to you both. Or simply find a quiet, local cafe where you can get to know each other better over an Americano. It’s easier to gauge any chemistry between you when things are not complicated by outside distractions such as loud music, alcohol and such like. Most importantly approach each date with enthusiasm and excitement for this one could really be the one!

Keep the conversation flowing

Keeping the conversation flowing is ultimately important for a successful date. There are numerous subjects you could talk about but there are some that are more likely to get the conversation flowing. Most people like to travel, so striking up a conversation around travel can often be a great starting point. Music and movies are also a favourite subject. Most people will have interests that you may very well share, the trick is to find them and hone in on them. Ultimately, within only a few minutes people will have made up their minds on whether their date is everything they had hoped for. But we recommend you give your date the chance and the time to show their true self and character before you make your final decision.

But ultimately dating should be fun and exciting and if the dating apps have done their job well you should have enough in common with your date to make the meeting go off without too many awkward silences.

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