Internet Dating

#1) Appear interested but don't seem too eager. This is a lot like the approach stage, you need to find out if this girl is even worth pursuing.

#2) When you describe yourself, try to use personality and physical traits that are realistic. Meaning, don't say you look like Alec Baldwin, unless a lot of people have said you do (i.e. if you think you have traits that people haven't noticed, don't use them). The idea here is when you meet, they should be pleasantly surprised by how you under-sold yourself. If you talk yourself up too much, it does two things, 1) it makes you look pompous & egotistical and 2) it sets your date up for a serious disappointment (have you seen the movie "Friday" and what happens to Chris Tucker?).

#3) Remember, you have her interests and hobbies. Tell her how you would like to take her some place that involves one of her interests. When you write her, comment on things you enjoy that involve some of her interests but be sure you include some unique ones regarding yourself. Common ground can be established easily here.

#4) E-mail back and forth for at least a week before meeting. You can get a lot of info in this time and your chances of spotting a psycho prior to meeting improves. This will also give you an idea of her interests in you. Other good tidbits of info will also appear, but the one week wait is a minimum.

#5) Never give out your phone number or address! The reason for this should be obvious, you don't know this girl.

Setting a meeting, needless to say, there are some rules to follow for your safety and sanity:

#1) Meet in a public place that you enjoy. This way even if the date goes to hell you will still enjoy yourself.

#2) Try to pick a place that involves some activities, like a Dave & Busters (if you have one near you).

#3) Make sure you have someone call you in the middle of the date, this way you will have an out. Let me break it down, if your having a good time, you can ignore the call. She will appreciate the fact that she is your focus right now. The flip side is if your hating life, it could become an emergency at work or etc. forcing you to cut the date short. Yes, I too thought this one was brilliant.

#4) Contact- I would hold off on any immediate contact at the end of this date. Hug, maybe a small kiss, and wait till round two. I try to be a little more wary on internet dates. You can do the math, but I like to slow down with these. My reasoning derives primarily from paranoia, so play the ball where it lies.

Not too much more to say on this. It's a good resource. I'd give a 4 out of 5 stars. It's easy, fun, and relatively low risk if you follow the rules. I will post some sites to visit, once I get all of their pricing and history. I used friend finder (a while ago). It was decent, I will have to shop the competition to give you a more accurate reading.