Definitive guide to digital dating after 50 years

The internet is a very useful tool for meeting new people and starting a new relationship. See these tips and do not waste time

Social networks are already part of the lives of people of all ages. There are those who use them to get informed, exchange experiences, tell about life to friends and relatives who live far away. And there are also those who use them to find new people. Make different friends and, why not, break up a new relationship.

With some care, there is nothing to worry about. Always remembering: this is a different platform from real life. Know the specificities of this environment and go to the fight!

1. Capriche in profile

False pictures, no way. But it's great to work on the picture, take a new picture. Choose a good scenario, on a clear day, wear clothing that suits you. The picture is the first thing people will notice. It is important that she represents you. Then tell the best of yourself and fill in your profile by trying to get away from the commonplace that would make your page look too much like other people.

2. Take the initiative

Did you like someone? Send a message. It took a long time for the person to respond and do you think it should take a while to send the new message? No need. Whether on dating sites or on social networks, waiting too long only shows insecurity.

3. Focus on

If on the one hand it is good to demonstrate assertiveness, on the other hand it can be exhausting to exchange messages and arrange meetings with many people. Selecting who is most interesting avoids this problem: you can get to know the people who really match you when you talk to a smaller number of suitors.

4. Get out of the ordinary

The virtual environment provides much more options than real life. You can watch hundreds of people, but even in a social event, you'll end up talking to no more than half a dozen. So take advantage of this feature to look for people other than those who are most interested in your routine.

5. Do not Lie

You do not want to provide very personal information to people you've just met, and even more on the internet. But lying leads nowhere. If the relationship moves forward, it will be difficult to sustain false stories. And having to confess after you invented information will only shake the new relationship.

6. Be suspicious

Whether it's on social networks, in a bar or in the work environment, people lie all the time. But the internet facilitates the creation of virtually fictional characters. A teenage boy may pose as a middle-aged woman. It is always good to distrust and pay attention to details that indicate honesty. For example, does the person's language and cultural references match what she says about herself?

7. Do not shake with rejections

Eventually, it will happen: you were fascinated by a person, but she did not respond in the same way? She may not have been interested in some profile information, either because she is already seeing someone, or for some other banal reason. If you could not get it, try again, no traumas. But with someone else! Do not keep insisting with those who have already made it clear that you have no interest.

8. Meet in person

When it comes to digital dating, the goal is to bring the relationship to the physical world. So be careful not to just create a pen pal. If online chats are flowing well and are already lasting longer than 30 minutes, start preparing to set up a live meeting - somewhere in the public, for safety. And good luck!