by Vilie Farah

Created on: January 28, 2011   Last Updated: January 30, 2011

The online realm has one intriguing feature that many people are making use of – the adoption of an alternative identity. Internet gives people the chance to become the person they have always wanted to be. This person is beautiful, noble, sexy and vastly intelligent.

When it comes to online dating, people are largely tempted to emphasize on their best qualities and to exaggerate a little bit or even a lot. Manipulation is most relied on in the case of photo selection. Thousands of people upload photos that are at least a decade old. Others just discover a beautiful picture they like and make use of it.

Is honesty a must when it comes to online dating? In the short term, a manipulated profile can lead to a popularity boost. Yet, if finding true love is the ultimate goal, honesty will certainly pay off.

~ Being liked for who you are ~
There is nothing more amazing than being liked for who you are. The picture of a celebrity will certainly get you noticed, but people will be attracted to somebody else.

Gaining popularity by being honest signifies that others are liking you rather than some made up personality. Nothing could be more exciting than being liked despite the fact that you are a common person.

~ Feeling good about yourself ~
An honest profile that manages to gain popularity will make you feel good about yourself. It will boost your self-confidence and help you feel at peace with your own self.

Everybody is uncomfortable with a certain bodily feature or character trait. No person is 100 percent content with themselves. The charm of online dating is finding people who will appreciate you for who you are.

A fake profile might be attention grabbing but you will remain anonymous behind the amazing qualities listed. Though it will guarantee more chances of interaction, such a profile will leave a bitter taste in your mouth. After all, others do not like you, they are being attracted to a lie.

~ Long term benefits ~
An honest profile gives you the chance to experience long term benefits and to look for the real thing without fearing a real life meeting.

If you get acquainted to someone you really like, the two of you will eventually meet. Chat and e-mail communication could be fulfilling but they will never give you the thrills of face-to-face communication.

Uploading a fake profile will get you into trouble, once you meet someone you have been dating online. The other person is unlikely to put up with your lies. Your deception could as well put an end to the relationship.

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