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Is Online Dating 'Good for Romance'?

Apparantly YES! Reports suggest that dating websites can give people a "surprisingly high" chance of  long-term romance.
 
Did you know thar some 94% of UK online dating customers questioned saw their date again after the first face-to-face meeting.

Several years ago online dating used to be taboo but the emergence of so many dating sites has made it almost cool. Men and women find becoming members of dating sites far easier and straight forward than going out with a bunch of your mates on the weekend and hoping that you meet someone. Remember, you can be a member of as many dating sites as you wish and because it's 'cyber' you never really have to suffer the embarrassment of being turned down. There has been an upsurge of busy women joining dating sites as they find it far easier and more relaxing then going looking for dates. You need never be lonely with dating sites and besides they can be a hell of a lot of FUN! 

QUALITY * QUALITY * QUALITY

Quality dating sites are the best. 2 of the biggest known dating sites have just merged - Dating Direct and Meetic. Still known as Dating Direct you know this is a serious dating site by the sheer depth of questions it asks you when you sign up. But never be put off by selling yourself. You can skip any section and go back and edit bits as often as you like. Invasion of privacy you may ask? No way, Dating Direct has left no stone unturned in the dating stakes and quite frankly it leaves the others lagging behind by a long, long way. Its sophisticated software works day and night in order to match you with compatible, willing partners. You'll regularly receive in your 'inbox' practical matches based on the information you have supplied. Ok, ok, the SEARCH is all part of the fun of it, but hey, with an average of 30000 plus singles online day in day out you may find that you miss out on the ONE!  Like all dating sites Dating Direct allows you to SIGN UP FOR FREE but if you wish to message/contact people and take advantage of its sheer professionalism as a genuine community platform, then, like all the others, you'll have to pay. Surprisingly it's not as expensive as you think and you'll have the option to sign up for weeks, months or longer - but then it could be money more than well spent!!!   Signing up couldn't be easier.

Why not take advantage of Dating Direct's special 3 DAY FREE PREMIUM MEMBER OFFER THIS AUGUST. You'd be mad not to!!! 

Dating has changed quite a bit in the past decade.  It used to be that most couples met through family or friends, but nowadays everything is different.  More and more couples are meeting online, which is great because it's so,so easy

If you are worried about that exciting 1st date then here are 20 tips which you may wish to consider. Good luck!!!

1. Don’t wear too much makeup girls (or guys). They don’t want to date the Estee Lauder counter.
2. Don’t drastically change your hair (that's if you've got any!) They asked you out based on how you looked at that time, so why try to look like a different person? Besides, if he asked out a brunette, that’s who he’ll be looking for at the movies or restaurant, not a bleached-blonde.
3. Don’t be late. Just don’t do it, but especially don’t do it without a phone call first. Common courtesies extend to both sexes. And if he’s picking you up, for goodness sake, don’t make him wait. In addition to it just being rude, do you really want to give him time to find the inch-thick layer of dust on top of your entertainment center?
4. Do show up. I should not even have to tell you this, but standing someone up is completely INEXCUSABLE. Period. OK, unless you’re unconscious through no fault of your own (which means falling asleep does not count).
5. Do eat. Don’t be one of those girls who accepts a dinner invitation and then refuses to consume anything but salad and water. He wants a woman, not a pet rabbit.
6. Don’t batter your exes at dinner. Or anywhere else, for that matter.
7. In fact, don’t bring them up at all. S/He knows you’ve dated others, you bet they don't want to hear about it. And if you haven’t dated others, they probably don’t want to know that, either. Save “other-guy/girl info” for Date No. 2. Or 20. Or never.
8. Women, don’t giggle too much. Even he knows he’s not that funny. If you keep laughing, he’ll wonder if there’s an underlying motive (like your trying to act coy or “innocent”). If it’s just because you’re nervous, why not tell him? He may admit that he is too (thereby bonding you a bit), and at the very least, he’ll think it’s cute/flattering.
9. Don’t even let the “m” word pass your lips, as in “So, do you ever want to get married (to me)?” Look, it’s a first date. You may be thinking, “S/He’s the one,” but that’s not what s/he’s thinking. If all goes well, there will be plenty of time to discuss the future. Let things take their natural course.
10. Don’t give them your number if you don’t want to hear from them. Some guys DO call, I’m told, and they don’t want to hear something lame like, “She’s busy. She’ll call you ... later.” And they really don’t want to hear YOUR voice saying “She’s not here right now,” so don’t even try it.
11. Girls, don’t be afraid to ask him out. Some guys love it because it takes the pressure off them. And if he doesn’t love it, then you know he’s not likely to give you any kind of control, ever.
12. Do pay for the date if you asked them out. He – or she – WHO ASKS, PAYS.
13. Don’t try to “act” any way. Don’t try to be mysterious, or intellectual-sounding, or anything you’re not. Just be yourself. If s/he runs for the door when they discover your secret passion for hermit crabs or, an intense hatred of chocoate, let them go. Then you won’t be in each other’s way while looking for the right partner.
14. Girls do be open. If the guy comes up with something unique for your dating experience, like playing dress-up in a thrift store, going hot-air ballooning or having a picnic by the bay instead of a fancy dinner, go with it. Unless it’s against your morals or beliefs, why not indulge him? He went to the trouble of trying to make the outing special, so give it a try.
15. Do be honest. If he asks you a question, don’t be coy. Just answer him. And if you’re not comfortable doing that, say so. Chances are, he’ll respect that.
16. Don’t think too much. If you’re already plotting “things that will have to change,” he’s not for you.
17. Don’t get jealous if they mention a fe/male friend or an ex. They are your date, not your ... well, anything else.
18. Don’t get too personal too quickly. Remember, you’re not out with your friends. The most dedicated or desperate don’t need, or want, to hear about the toenail fungus you can’t get rid of or how kids made fun of you in middle school for being fat or spotty. Unless, of course, you’re trying to scare them away – then, by all means, unburden yourself, and be sure to cry.
19. Don’t talk on your cell phone all night. Answer if you must, but get off the phone as soon as you know it’s not an emergency.
20. Do go with your gut and ignore the “rules.” If your instinct tells you to toss any advice and discuss your toenail fungus, do it. Some guys/girls might be interested in that (perhaps they are chiropodists???) and maybe you’ve found one of them.

And remember, if you're unsuccessful in bagging a date then there's always Ebay to bag a bargain!