12 Online Dating Tips To Help You Find Your Dream Partner
6. Don’t Be Afraid To Message First
Now is not the time to be shy. If you match with someone send them a message. That is the whole point you are on a dating app–to connect with other like-minded people. While it might be intimidating, making the first move shows you are confident. It also doesn’t mean you and your match will live happily ever after. Sending the first message is the best way to get the conversation going so you can find out more about the person.
Some apps, like Bumble, only allow the woman to message first, so this could be a better dating app for those who are a little shy. If you match with someone then you know they are keen and half the job is already done. It just sucks waiting for them to reply.
7. Write An Interesting Opener
Saying “Hello” or “Hi” just won’t cut the mustard. You need to catch your match’s attention as soon as possible, so opening with a one-word reply isn’t going to impress. Many women will ignore you if all you are putting out is a one-word message. Similarly, asking “How was your day?” or “How was your weekend?” isn’t going to get her juices flowing.
There are a number of ways you can go when it comes to a good opener. If you think you’re a bit of a prankster, make a joke, just be sure it is not offensive. Your best bet is to read her profile and ask her a question about something she is interested in or something she mentions.
If her profile says she loves to travel, ask her where she has been or where she wants to travel to next. Maybe there s a picture of her dancing at a live gig. Ask her who she went and saw and what it was like.
Also, stay away from talking about Covid-19. Everyone is over it by now and you should have better things to talk about.
8. Forgot Those Who Don’t Reply
As is the nature of online dating, you are going to match with lots of people who just don’t reply. Even if you send them a couple of messages to check-in, you might get zero back. There could be a million reasons why they haven’t got back to you. They might not use the app regularly. They might have notifications turned off so they don’t get your messages until they open the app. Then there are those who just aren’t interested. Even though you have matched, they might have changed their mind or started talking to someone they have found an instant connection with.
