5 Common Online Dating Mistakes That People Make

The world of online dating is not that much different than meeting someone offline. You do have an extra process to go through before you can properly date online. You have to first communicate with the person by email and eventually by telephone before you actually meet them. Once you have met the person, however, and you have agreed to have a first date, it is not that much different than meeting someone offline. If you want to be successful at online dating, avoid these 5 common mistakes that people make:

1. Do not get too serious too soon

Many people assume that because they think they know a person who they met online because they have emailed, chatted and talked on the phone, that they are bound for the altar as soon as they go on their first date with that person. Do not get too serious too soon. This is good dating advice for anyone who is dating, regardless of whether or not they are online dating. Those passionate romances often fizzle as fast as they come on, and you are left with your heart broken or breaking the heart of someone else. Give the relationship time to grow, become friends and companions. If you are looking for a long term partner, you want to be sure that you will be able to be with this person for a long time and get to know them as much as possible before making a commitment.

2. Do not bring up controversial subjects the first time you meet someone

Just as you should not bring up controversial subjects when you meet someone at a party, nor should you do so when you meet someone on an internet dating site. Subject matters like politics, religion and sex should not be an opening point of conversation when you are meeting someone for the first time. While these subjects are bound to come up later as you continue your relationship, you should just stick to positive and non confrontational subjects when you are meeting during online dating.

3. Do not be negative

Negative people are a turn off. Talking about your ex husband or wife while you are trying to have a date is one common online dating mistake that people tend to make. This is especially true if you are not really over your divorce. Also off limits is talking bad about other dates that you had. Stay positive when you are online dating and your dates will be much more pleasant.

4. Do not give out too much personal information

Meet in a public place and do not give out too much personal information when you are online dating. Remember that the person whom you have met is a stranger and until you feel comfortable sharing this information, such as your address and telephone number, keep it to yourself. Many people make the mistake of being too trusting. This can end up being a very bad online dating mistake.

5. Do not give the person any money

This seems like good old fashioned common sense, but many people are bilked out of money by con artists who prey on those who are lonely. Con artists say that the easiest person to con is the person who thinks that they cannot be conned. No matter what the circumstances, or how lonely you are, do not give money to someone who plans to fly in to meet you, wants to invest for you, needs help in getting away from the Russian police, etc. You will still be lonely, but much poorer. Sadly, despite warnings such as these, this is still one of the most common online dating mistakes.