Online Dating Safety Tips - Tips to Safeguard You From Dishonest People

Dating News and Advice | Thursday June 21 2012 2:00 am | Comments (0)

Online Dating Safety Tips - Tips to Safeguard You From Dishonest People


Men using online dating websites can avoid getting hurt financially by following online dating safety tips. Some men who are inexperience in online dating had lost money in the past to some people whom they became friends to in dating sites. Only few articles about online dating safety tips for men are available since most dating expert are more concern about women safety. So this article will discuss some online dating safety tips to assist men in avoiding dishonest people using online dating websites.

Men needs to be alert when checking through profile pictures and making new friends in dating websites. It is good to know that profile pictures used in dating sites may not belong to the real person. You need to realize that dishonest persons may be male or female and they may be young or old. Some people are using pictures of very attractive female to lure inexperience men to get money from them.

Another safety tip is to always remember the recommended security warning not to give out confidential information to strangers. The reasons for not giving out confidential information are as many as the number of strangers who want that information. If you come across a person who is giving out confidential information (especially if he or she gives you his/her credit card number willingly) and is demanding yours then you have to be very careful with him or her. You do not know what they want to use your credit card number for. Men should guard their real names, addresses, phone numbers and even specific address of their offices. Please do not give confidential information to anyone online until you are sure that they are really who they claim to be.

Also, men using relationship websites needs to be wary of those who are too financially needy. End the relationship immediately when a person start asking of money (in any of a dozen ways people can ask for money) from you since you are looking for a dating mate not a benefactor. Such persons are not looking for love or even friendship, they are looking for financial help and such persons could easily hurt you. Even in cougar dating sites you still need to be careful of whom you are a friend to so that you do not get hurt financially.

If you always have to page or text a new friend and have him or her call you back, this could be a sign that what he or she is telling you is not the complete truth. One way to avoid being hurt by dishonest people is to note that if a person gives you a contact number but you cannot reach him or her with that phone number, you may have to do some research to know the true identity of that person.

Finally, you have to be careful with any person wants to get married immediately to you and at the same time he or she is also showing other signs of insecurity. So when your new date is pushing too hard for a marital commitment you are not ready to make, it might be a good time to end the friendship because it may be a sign to show you that he or she wants someone to take over their financial responsibility.

These online dating safety tips can assist you in avoiding dishonest people who can hurt you financially and in other ways.

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The "No Contact Rule" - Does It Really Save Relationships? Here’s How To Get Your Boyfriend Back

Dating News and Advice | Tuesday June 19 2012 1:59 pm | Comments (0)

The "No Contact Rule" - Does It Really Save Relationships? Here’s How To Get Your Boyfriend Back


If you and your boyfriend have decided to take a break, have you thought about making a no contact rule? Do you know why people say that a rule like that can really help a troubled relationship? Are you afraid that if you don’t see or talk to each other while you’re apart that it may completely destroy your relationship? When a relationship starts to take a turn for the worse, it’s make or break time. If you and your boyfriend want to make it together, you may need to take a break from each other for a little while. That’s where the no contact rule can come in handy.

No Contact Rule - A Scary Idea

When you love each other but can’t seem to live with each other, it’s what could be called desperate times. And you know what they say about that - desperate times means taking desperate measures. And maybe that’s what the no contact rule could be called. It’s hard to agree to break off all contact with the person you love. It’s a scary thing to agree to for both of you, but it just may save your relationship.

If you’re constantly at each other about things, eventually one of you is going to cross that invisible point of no return. Before that happens, it’s best to take a step back and some time apart and use that other old saying to your advantage - absence makes the heart grow finder.

Why The No Contact Rule Works

If you’re not together disagreeing and arguing, it leaves lots of time for the hurt you have inflicted on each other to heal. Instead of thinking about the awful things you said or he said, the bad memories start to fade and the good memories come forward in your mind and take over.

If you agree to this rule, you need to realize that there’s no formal cheating allowed. You’re agreeing not to call, send a text, write a letter, or email the other person. It also means that you don’t accidentally on purpose bump into him during this time.

How To "Bend" The No Contact Rule

But it is okay to ask about him through a mutual friend and let that same friend pass along a little "she misses you and is thinking about you" message to him. But before you do agree to take some time apart, agree to get together to talk in a few weeks or a month. It’s better for the rule to have an end date.

What do you do while you’re in no contact limbo? Well, it would be a great use of this time if you both decide to think about your relationship, both the good parts and the bad and try to come up with some ways to make it better in the future.

The no contact rule can help put a troubled relationship back together. Want to know more effective ways to get your boyfriend back? Then I’d love to help you!

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Decode Female Psychology - How To Guess What’s On Her Mind

Dating News and Advice | Tuesday June 19 2012 11:59 am | Comments (0)

Decode Female Psychology - How To Guess What’s On Her Mind


Is female psychology a mystery to you? Are you interested in understanding the games they play and why? Do you wish you knew how the female mind worked? If you just want to decode female psychology so you can better interpret her meanings, I’m here to help.

It is often said that men and women come from two different places, Mars and Venus, the land and the sea, the earth and the moon, whichever you prefer, most agree that the two sexes are very different in just about every way. Some of the major differences, aside from the obvious physical ones, include actions, words, and reasoning. Women tend to be more emotional and can take even small things very personal.

Style, flirtation, and games

When she wears sexy clothes she really wants you to check her out and make comments but has to pretend she doesn’t. I like to call this a ‘no win situation.’ If you don’t look or say anything she will be genuinely upset and if you do she gets upset too.

The comments make her feel good about herself and let her know you think she’s hot but she can’t let on that she appreciates it or she will seem conceited. The way to handle this situation is to definitely take notice, at least the anger she displays is only for show. The latter has far longer lasting repercussions.

Flirting can have the same affect. Go ahead and flirt with her whether she reciprocates or not, I promise she really does appreciate it. One of the oldest and best tricks in a woman’s arsenal is playing hard to get.

And most men will admit a little chase is always fun. She needs to feel like she’s in control so men are typically always the ones to approach women.

Keeping you at arm’s length

Another move women tend to make to show they’re in charge is dictating when and what you do. No in a straight-forward way but in a more subtle and cunning way. Things like breaking dates at the last minute and taking an extra hour to get ready just so you have to wait are all things women do to keep in control of the relationship.

Flirting with other men is another way women feel like they are making sure you know exactly what you’ve got. Just play along and show some appreciation and even a little jealousy from time to time, it will go a long way to keeping her happy.

I know this may all seem a little silly to you but, again, I reiterate, men and women are VERY different. What makes her happy may not even seem sane to you but it’s just the way it is.

If you want, or need, to learn more about how to approach women and decipher what they are actually saying, I have just the thing.

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First Date Ideas That Will Land You A Second Date

Dating News and Advice | Monday June 18 2012 11:59 pm | Comments (0)

First Date Ideas That Will Land You A Second Date


Long pauses. Awkward silences. Accidentally bringing up your ex and how badly she broke your feeble little heart at a Jazon Mraz concert in college. These are the things men dread happening during a first date. Unfortunately, many guys set themselves up for failure and uncomfortable situations by trying so damn hard to play by the dating rules. You put on your best clothes (you know, the Target version of the stuff advertised in GQ), pick her up at her place and do the whole wine-and-dine routine. And what do you get? Two people bored to tears, trying to think of something to say until the basket of bread arrives. Boring first date ideas make for awkward, cringe-inducing dates.

Exciting, out-of-left-field ideas, however, make an impression. What sounds more stimulating: dinner at some snooty restaurant followed by an excruciating Julia Roberts rom-com or a day at the beach followed by homemade s’mores? You might be thinking "Yeah, but women want to date adult men who do adult things a.k.a. spend shitloads of money" and you’d be right to a certain extent. There certainly are many women out there who prefer the ho-hum, extravagant first date. Most exciting, fun girls, however, would thrill at the mention of an out of the ordinary date. You’ve got one chance to show her a good time before you’re back at the bar (or Plenty of Fish message board) hitting on the next woman. Do something that feels less like an interview and more like a fun time. She’ll definitely remember go-karting more than she will roast duck at Chez Moulah. Read on for some first-rate first date ideas.

Bring Her Into Your World

What does dinner and a movie say about your interests? Unless you’re some sort of dual food-and-movie critic (and if so, you’ve got a kick-ass job), this dating cliché says nothing about you. You’ve got to stand out. Sure, you can toss a glass of wine at your waiter or shine a laser pointer at the movie screen, but doing so will only make you look like an asshole.

A good way to make an impression is to bring her into your world. While you don’t want to do something that she’ll have potentially no interest in (e.g. Xbox, a paintball tournament with your buds), you’re sure to look interesting involving her in an activity that reveals something about your personality, interests, goals, etc.

Are you a licensed pilot? Take her for a ride (Mile High Club jokes are up to you) in the sky. Metalhead? Invite her to a concert and headbang your way to her heart. Not only will this reveal something unique about you, but you’ll have actual things to talk about on the phone a few days later (especially if you manage to crowdsurf together; now that’s romantic.)

Really, don’t you want this girl to like you for you? There’s no better way to figure this out then to expose her to your world, no matter how dorky or seemingly lame it happens to be. Whether you take her surfing or to a "Lord of the Rings" convention, she’ll know right off the bat what you’re about.

Don’t forget, however, that this date is not about you; it’s a shared experience. If your plan is to take her hunting and she’s some sort of deer whisperer, think of something you’ll both enjoy.

Do Something New

Is there anything less sexy/thrilling than an overly planned date? Sure, you want to look like you’re on top of things (e.g. setting a date, meeting up on time, not wearing your "Legalize It" t-shirt), but you also want to surprise her. What better way to amaze her than to try something totally new together.

Like the "bring her into your world" date, the "let’s try something new" date is a welcome departure from standard dinner-and-a-movie fare. This date, however, will be full of surprises for both of you.

Say, for example, you decide to meet up at a salsa dancing class, neither of you having any experience. You’ll enjoy something new together and laugh at the inevitable kinks in the plan. Eventually your two left feet will meet her two left feet and you’ll fall down on each other. You’ll have a shared experience and the memory will stay in her head forever. What’s the most exciting thing that can happen at a pricy dinner, finding a thumb in your soup? Spice things up by doing something new together and you’ll look like a fun-loving guy open to different things (translation: second date worthy.)

Keep Her Guessing

Spontaneity is sexy. Nothing will intrigue a woman more than keeping her guessing. You can accomplish this not only by acting simultaneously interested and indifferent but by taking her out on a date with no clear path a.k.a. "the random date."

First date tips for men is to show up on time, but leave the day/night open for exploration. For example, you can meet up at some landmark (e.g. a coffee shop, public park, anywhere but a creepy shack in the woods) and just let the date happen. See a fro-yo place that looks interesting? Pop in and enjoy a treat together. Happen to walk by a music venue? Step inside and enjoy the show. Weird novelty shop nearby? Put on goofy masks/hats/clothes and take pictures. She’ll post it on her Facebook page and outdo all her friends.

How many photo opportunities do you get sitting in a booth at Applebee’s? Not many (unless you’ve got food in your teeth, and in that case you’re SOL.). Make your date an adventure she’ll never forget. More likely than not it will lead to other "adventures" (wink) you’ll never forget.

Forget Ordinary First Date Ideas: Make an Impression

If you want a second date, you’ve got to not blow the first one. Luckily, you now know better than to take her to some overpriced dinner followed by whatever "Sex and the City" movie happens to be out. Do your own thing and you’re sure to stand out in her list of available dudes. Keep surprising her and that list will narrow down to one before you know it. Just save laser tag with your roomies for date four.

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Internet Dating Website Tips: Skype Online Dating Safety Hazards, Know the Webcam Date Risks

Dating News and Advice | Monday June 18 2012 4:00 pm | Comments (0)

Internet Dating Website Tips: Skype Online Dating Safety Hazards, Know the Webcam Date Risks


online dating has been around since the early days of the internet. Back in the neanderthal days it was called, yes, cyberdating. Remember? However, as the technology and internet social mores unfold over the years, things keep changing. Fundamentally, singles are looking for romantic relationships online. And they want to protect their privacy and personal safety while doing so.

One of the trends that has come and gone was a software over at Match that had you look at facial types to register what types you found attractive. And also to record who you thought would be attracted to you.

Now that latter question is the interesting one to ponder. I think now I would type all of them as I’m expecting them to find me attractive! lol. Yeah, my confidence level has increased from the prehistoric days of internet dating.

Well, one of the current trends within internet dating is a growing use of Skype. Some singles who’ve met at a dating site and have moved to being interested in meeting each other for a first date are wanting to use Skype. They’re seeing Skype as an additional layer of connection and screening before they reserve the time in their schedule to meeting.

This can also offer couples who live further away from each other a way to connect with 3 dimensional visual layer before traveling significantly to meet. I’ll cover that more in the next day or two.

However, since using Skype opens your privacy up massively online, I have to address your safety and security preservation first.

Skype Dating Hazard #1. Opening your webcam to someone across the internet exposes your whole computer for being attacked and hacked.

Know that by connecting with someone over the internet by webcam puts all the data on your computer at risk. You might have personal photos you don’t want to share. You might have personal information as well as financial information stored on the computer you are using.

Kind of like you can’t be too safe with using perhaps a separate cell phone just for your dating like, you can’t be too safe by using perhaps a separate computer with very little on it for Skype dating.

Cam Dating Hazard #2. You must set up a separate personal Skype account with a Nome De Plume name

Just like at internet dating sites you use a Profile Name and not your full personal legal name in your publicly published profile, so it is with Skype. The other person can see you Name and Location of whatever you enter in your Skype profile.

So if you are going to use Skype in conjunction with dating online, then do be sure to set up a separate account than what you may share with your friends or use for work purposes. Think: Protect your privacy and your safety online!

Skype and Webcam Virtual Dating Hazard #3. They can see your home.

Select where you choose to share your Skype and converse from inside of your home very carefully. Do not bring your laptop into your bedroom and Skype with your bed headboard showing behind you. Additionally, you don’t want to Skype with your huge picture window showing the front of your neighbor’s house behind you. Remember, every building and street has been photographed and is viewable on Google World.

With the privacy laws in the EU, thank goodness, you have the option to opt out of being displayed. However, not so in North America. Just go watch some episodes of Law & Order or NCIS where they deal with internet privacy and jeopardizing your life. This is not about being paranoid. This is just about your being in control and cognizant of what you’re doing.

Choose your back drop and background with forethought. A blank wall. A bookcase. Those are what are wise choices for a complete stranger to see of your house before they have met you.

Skype is a great tool and huge break through for creating an additional layer of connect between singles at online dating sites.

However, do think of, consider, and mitigate the risks and hazards you are putting yourself at risk for first before you Skype with a complete stranger. Protect yourself while pursuing love.

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