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So you've scoured your favorite dating website and finally found someone that you'd like to spend the time writing a message to - that's great! Sending that first message can be a lot like approaching someone for the first time - a little nerve racking. Don't beat yourself up and check, then re-check the message you just sent like our friend Socially Awkward Penguin - read our helpful tips to increase your chances of getting a reply.
Read the profile before you send a message.
A lot of Internet daters use the "fire and forget" method of messaging people they're interested in. They'll enter their search criteria and message the people who they're physically attracted to. If you expect to receive a response, read the profile thoroughly and talk about it in the message. It's best to mention the things you have in common and make sure to ask questions to show genuine interest.
Talk about specific interests and hobbies.
Making a connection through commonalities is quite possibly the best way to do so. Again, read their profile and find something in common with the person you're interested in. If there doesn't seem to be anything you have in common specifically (you both like snowboarding), look for things that are similar. For example, if she likes surfing and you like snowboarding, ask her if she has ever tried it. Spark that convo!
Avoid commenting on physical appearance and focus on profile content.
Realize that while messaging to a girl/guy, "Hey you're sexy," may be flattering in your mind, it groups you with all the other guys/girls who message the same thing. Physical compliments and viewed a lot like pick-up lines and doesn't leave a very good impression with the person you're trying to woo and may hurt your online dating presence.
Don't use automated winks or emoticons.
Show him that he's special and worth the time to send a message to. Chances are that if the woman or man you're sending them to receives a lot of them from different guys or girls and as I said before, you don't want to be just another fish in the sea - you want to be that tiger shark with tiger blood.
I hope that these messaging tips will help you out in your online dating adventures. If you're still looking for an online dating website that fits your needs, try free online dating at Romanticity. Romanticity features customizable profiles and interest groups to find exactly who you're looking for.
Looking for more Internet dating advice? Check out this free online dating forum. Don't forget to sign up and start messaging interesting singles on this free dating site. Thank you for reading this article!
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