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Maya Angelou once said, "The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them." Applying this quote to online communication helps a great deal in separating the metapho ... For detail, click here.

Many users of online dating sites get frustrated with the typical modes of communication found on these platforms. Many men wish to jump right into exchanging cell numbers or ... For detail, click here.

In online dating, instant messages, much like text messages, can often be taken out of context. To avoid this, it's important to be aware of potential misinterpretations. If y ... For detail, click here.

Online dating can sometimes lead to miscommunication. These slip-ups can range from what you say in your profile headline to what you're looking for, where you've set your loc ... For detail, click here.

It is important to understand that no matter how powerful the feelings are, how exciting the potential seems, or what other emotions may arise within the context of an online ... For detail, click here.

Once you have read someone's profile and are interested in them, you'll want to make contact. The initial email doesn't need to be extensive; a simple hello and a mention of s ... For detail, click here.

Prevent miscommunication errors before your feelings get hurt. Be clear in your written contact and ask questions to ensure the other person understands what you mean. When re ... For detail, click here.

An online dating site is a great way to meet new people, but it's important to remember that online conversations can be easily misinterpreted due to the absence of tone of vo ... For detail, click here.

When we meet someone and think they're right for us, we sometimes overlook their flaws. Those early warning signs that they might not be the right one get swept under the rug ... For detail, click here.

For the past five years, I've relied almost entirely on the online community for my romantic interests, as I rarely encounter suitable potential partners in everyday life. Dur ... For detail, click here.

Often in online writing, it's difficult to predict the "tone" a person is using or how they intend their words to be interpreted. A simple "great" could mean "God, you're bori ... For detail, click here.

When you begin a relationship, everything usually goes well until you have that first disagreement. You're unlikely to get past this if you don't learn to agree to disagree. N ... For detail, click here.

If you are shy or want to take things slowly, you have every right to do so! It's important to be careful when choosing a partner or friend. Take the time to get to know the p ... For detail, click here.

Try not to assume things about people without evidence. For example, if they do not call you when they are supposed to, it doesn't necessarily mean they are not inte ... For detail, click here.

The biggest hurdle I've encountered in online dating is honesty. It does you no good to embellish or withhold information from your potential partner. What often happens is th ... For detail, click here.

Situation #1: Some men are too immature to be honest and straightforward with women. They might give themselves ego boosts by flirting and collecting phone numbers, even thoug ... For detail, click here.

Coming from where I am (your average Joe), many potential miscommunications can arise when making an honest attempt at dating someone of millionaire status. Here are some stra ... For detail, click here.

A friend called me at work one day, freaking out. Her current crush had asked her to have coffee later, and she didn't know how to respond. She gave me a rundown of the reason ... For detail, click here.