Finding Your Date Online

If you are in the market to find true love online, there are several things you may want to know about improving the communication process

The first step to improving the type of communication you receive from others is by clearly stating in your profile exactly what you want. Be clear in your profile about what you are looking for in order to weed out others, for example "I'm interested only in communicating with 20-25 year old men who live within 30 miles of Atlanta, Ga.." Most men will fully respect what you are looking for and leave you alone if they do not fit into that category.

Be fully clear what you want.

If you're interested in communicating, send them a smile and then send an email to let them know.

Many women are turned off by men they don't know who, out of the blue, start referring to them in slang terms like "babe," "sexy," etc. Let them know right off it offends you, most men will honor your wishes and stop with the names.

When you're communicating with someone via email or chat keep in mind that there is a real person on the other end with real feelings. Be respectful with the words you use.

One of the keys to good communication is talking about something that interests the other person By showing an interest in the other person's interests you are improving the communication that the two of you share.

The first date is not a good time to talk about past boyfriends or girlfriends

In addition, if you are no longer interested in communicating with the person, don't just "fall off the face of the earth". Send them a short and respectful note that you are moving on.

Your first date should be in a very public place and make sure that others know where you are at and who you are with.