The five ultimate rules to online dating

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August 26, 5:44 PM

by Molly Gilford, Internet Dating Examiner

 

 

The 5 Ultimate Rules of Online Dating by Tasha Cunningham


1. Thou shalt not use thy real name, at first. Don't give out any of your personal information when you connect with someone online. Remember, there are thousands of predators lurking online looking to gain a woman's trust and become a part of her life to later drain her bank account or worse. Don't let this be you!

2. Thou shalt meet your online date for the first time in a public place. Remember, a guy you meet online may seem like Mr. Perfect and any girl would want to invite Mr. Perfect home, but remember, you haven't confirmed that your online love is truly Mr. Perfect yet. That's a process that's going to take time, so make sure you meet in a public place for your first date.

3. Thou shalt be aware of fake dating profiles. Remember when your mom told you that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is? Well, it goes for everything including dating profiles. If a man online seems to have every single thing you're looking for, beware. Remember, the Internet is a place where people can hide behind usernames and passwords and Mr. Perfect2008 that's caught your eye online may really be Mr.SweetheartSwindler2008.

4. Thou shalt not have a virtual online affair if you're in a real-life relationship. Here's the test, if you've got a significant other and kids waiting for you at home when you leave work every day, you should not be chatting about sex or other romantic topics with someone online. In essence, you're having a cyber-affair, so don't do it.

5. Thou shalt not create an online dating profile if thou art married, engaged, living with someone or in a relationship where you refer to the other person as your boyfriend or girlfriend. Don't use the Internet to troll for an affair. If you're unhappy in your relationship, end it with dignity instead of engaging in the deceit of infidelity.

- Tasha Cunningham
 

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