Online and Offline Dating — Features and Effective Approaches


It may seem for many that there are no big differences between online and offline dating. In both cases, you communicate with real people, talk about the same things, and pursue the same goals. That’s right, although intentions are the same in both cases, there are still some distinctive features of online and online dating. 

What Makes Online and Offline Dating So Different?

A setting where you meet people dictates the rules. This is how it works with online dating:

  • You cannot see a person (if there is no video chat feature);
  • It is not always the case that you get an immediate reply;
  • You need to interest a person with the very first message;
  • It is necessary to keep the interest of your partner high;
  • The competition is high on online dating sites;
  • You need to feel when you both are ready for a real meeting.

The online setting creates some difficulties for users to interest each other and keep the mutual connection strong for a long time. At the same time, it is not so easy to understand when the two are ready for a real meeting. In case it happens too early, you may be disappointed. On the other hand, moving the first date to a later date can make people lose interest in this meeting and the development of relationships.

Despite all the above, online dating is good for those who are shy to say “hi” to a girl they like on a street. After all, it is a way easier to send an online message than to start a conversation with a stranger on a street, agree? To let it develop into something bigger and more meaningful for you, you just need to feel your partner and not to be shy share your feelings and thoughts.

Dating Approaches

You may be a good person but cannot find your love. You may look attractive but have no one to admire your beauty. If it is the case of yours, the below tips will turn the dating into a great experience.

Online Dating

  • Create an attractive profile — it should contain relevant information about you and fresh pics;
  • Determine the search criteria — thing about whom you want to find on a dating site (age, hair color, weight, height, interests, hobbies, etc.);
  • Use all site search features and search for profiles based on the above criteria;
  • Do not be afraid to contacts ALL users that you like;
  • If you like a person, do not be shy to say it;
  • Be open but do not cross the line when it comes to personal topics and sensitive information;
  • Do not waste time chatting with people that you have some doubts about;
  • Do not postpone a real meeting to a later date.

Offline Dating

  • Do not be shy;
  • Be sociable and intelligent;
  • Do not make banal statements;
  • Invite a person on a date;
  • Do not be intrusive.