Online Dating Tips.

Be careful what you lie about, you are better off telling the truth always but if you must lie, make sure it makes sense and it's consistent and that you remember them and can stick to your lies, like on a resume.

Don't construct a fantasy after two dates, jumping the gun or getting your hopes up too high is often a cause for failure. Take things slow, there is no rush to run to the finish line and you don't have to get married tomorrow.

Don't always post your best photo, go for normal everyday photos that aren't too flashy. You want to show them you are a real person and are more than just a photoshop Hollywood glam shot.

Take time to actually read up on the person you're into, paying attention to detail is often flattering to the other person. You want to make sure you read and don't miss out on any important information. It's nice to hear the person you are interested in cares about you and what you're into.

Be upfront about your intentions, it's important to be on the same page so you don't waste each others time. You want to make sure it's clear from the get go, nothing more awkward than later on finding out you want completely different things.

Don't stalk them or spam them with messages while you wait, you don't want to come off as too needy or desperate. It's okay to check in on them but don't fill their inbox with "Where are you?" and "Are you there?" or "Why aren't you answering me?" give them time and space, love is like Rome...it wasn't built in a day.

Consider paid websites over free ones, if you go with a free site you get what you pay for. Often paid websites will be better for you in finding what you're looking for. Free websites also harbour a lot of people who aren't as serious about this as you are unless, you are looking for that kind of thing.

Be considerate of their feelings. You do want to cut to the chase and be upfront but be respectful of them and it resorts back to your intentions, if you are looking just for a hook up let them know. Otherwise don't throw sex talk at them from the beginning, it's important to show you are serious.