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Online dating has become more popular with movies like "You've Got Mail" and "The Perfect Man" setting the stage for us to believe true love can be found online. We do however, live in reality and not on the big screen, so there are some things we need to know about online dating.

COMMIT TO DATING

You need to prepare yourself if you want to be successful in the dating game. So you need to ask yourself if you are ready to date. If the answer is yes, then you need to put some effort into it. If you've been hurt before as most of us have, you need to know you will likely face rejection again. Go buy yourself a new outfit so you will not only look good, but feel good about yourself. Confidence is key when you do come face to face with a potential partner.

ONLINE DATING SITES

You will find a sea of online dating sites that cater to special interest groups and more. However, your best bet is getting on one of the more popular sites because it's a number's game. This not only gives you more choices of whom to date but also makes you more visible, and that is what this is about. Some great sites are eHarmony, Match.com, Yahoo personals, Chemistry.com, and date.com. Some of these sites give you the option of hearing someone's voice prior to giving them your phone number. Sometimes, you can tell a lot from a voice. Most of these sites will match you according to your preferences. You shouldn't have to pay to set up a profile and look around. You can keep your information as private as you like by using your settings.

SAFETY

You can never be too careful. Headlines can be scary, but an ounce of prevention will keep you safe. Never give out too much information about yourself early on. Face it, you don't know this person and you need to find out what he is all about before opening up too much. Skype is a relatively new service that can offer you the chance to speak to someone without giving out your telephone number. About a third of people who use online dating services are married so be cautious. Utilize google to research a possible love interest. You can look up people who are on probation through OTIS it will tell you why they were arrested and usually has a photo of them. You can look up people who have court dates pending on vinelink. Most people know about the sex offender registry, but if you don't, look him up on there too. Many people are posting information about themselves all over the internet. If you can't find ANYTHING about him

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