Finding ‘The One’ Through Online Dating in Australia

Being single isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes, given our life circumstances, it’s even a blessing. But there comes a point in everyone’s life when we yearn to be part of a fulfilling relationship. Finding that special someone is not always easy, though. They don’t magically appear in our lives just because we feel we’re now ready to be in a relationship. Life doesn’t work like that. We go on...

Online Dating Advice: You are your photos

There’s no other way to say it, photos matter more than anything else when it comes to online dating profiles. Your main photo serves as an invitation for a closer look into your profile, or a deterrent. The other photos are just as important. So what are the things that you should keep in mind when choosing photos for your online dating profile? For your main profile photo, make sure that you...

Online Dating Advice: Your profile is your marketing tool

Now on to the second most important part of your dating profile: the profile itself. Think of this as your sales pitch, and the product you’re selling is you. This is where you can give more information about yourself that your photos may not be able to convey. All sales pitches start with a good impression, and because not everyone reads the entire profile, it’s important that the most important...

Online Dating Advice: How should your first message go?

You’ve chosen a dating site and signed up, you’ve carefully chosen your photos and uploaded them, and you’ve written an impressive profile. Congratulations! But you’re not done yet. You still have work to do. It’s now time to do what you signed up for: search. The process is the same whether you’re swiping or clicking. Look, read, and if the profile hooks you, send a message. But what should you...

Online Dating Advice: The First Date

Exchanging messages back and forth gives you an idea of what the other person is like. But this shouldn’t go on forever. At some point, you’ll know if you want to go further by meeting in person for a first date. But how do you go about this?  Should you just ask the person outright if they want to meet sometime? Absolutely! It doesn’t matter how you say it, what’s important is to not be...

The First Date Went Well, What’s Next?

That time after the first date is usually filled with uncertainty for most people. How should you act now? Should you reach out first? Should you reach out now or wait a few days? When’s the best time to bring up the second date? Are they even interested in going out with you again? So many questions. Unfortunately, there’s no sure way to know the answers. Actually, there are no right or wrong...