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Do online dating and compatibility mix? This is the question asked by a lot of singles that frequent online dating websites. This concern stems from the fact that they haven’t seen their online date. They assert that it is hard enough determining if two people are compatible via “real world dating”. This becomes twice as hard when online dating. True. But singletons that have been online dating will tell you that there is a way of knowing if the two of you are indeed compatible. A natural indicator of online dating compatibility is one’s profile. This is quite simply your “resume” online. It lets people know the real you. Your personal details, interests, attributes, the type of person and relationship you long for, and so on. It is however, not enough. There is more to compatibility than a profile. What are these, you ask? Let’s find out: • As mentioned earlier, that profile of yours gives people an inside look into the real you. It is therefore necessary to be truthful about what you write down. That person you are describing must be the real you. Not some make-believe movie character. People want to know who YOU are. It doesn’t matter if you’re a boring person. What counts is that you’re true to others. And ultimately, to yourself. • Don’t simply rely on the other person’s profile. Those emails and/or instant messages are another way of getting an insight into the person behind the profile. Ask relevant questions. This will not only help you know if this person is the “real thing” (based on certain inconsistencies, if there are any). It will likewise help you get to know him/her better. Thus the whole compatibility issue. Asking things such as “what would he do if stranded on a deserted island?” can help you paint a picture if the two of you can indeed get along. • Talk about important issues. Things such as family values, children, religion, and so on. Issues that can make or break any relationship. It is an excellent idea to bring these up early on, before any romantic involvement. Should your online date avoid talking about such issues, this could be considered a “red flag”. This is especially true if the two of you are already comfortable with each other. What can they be hiding? Just something to think about. Don’t be afraid to know the real person behind the profile. After all, online dating, just like real world dating is really a way of finding that lifetime partner. So be a smart online dater. This article was produced by Liz Strawford on behalf of Dateline Platinum, a UK introduction agency. Dateline Platinum gives you the opportunity to meet fun-loving people from all walks of life. The one thing all our members have in common is that they are single, unattached and genuinely looking to date and find the right relationship.
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