Online Dating Advice for the Holidays
'Tis the season to be…..in love and online!
But what happens with the holidays around the corner when you are single? Here are some tips to cheer up the holiday blues and help singles in the cyber-dating world make the best of the holiday season.
#1. GET A NEW LOOK. Try changing your hairstyle, go shopping in your closet, and jump out of your comfort zone and try wearing a different color.
#2. GET NEW PHOTOS. Why wait until the New Year to show off your new look. It's time to get some professional photos taken, and upload them to your online dating profile. Refresh your look in the eyes of those who will be searching for you.
#3. JOIN AN ONLINE DATING SITE. If you are not online now, or think you should wait until the holidays are over, you may be missing out on meeting that special someone or being invited to a holiday party. The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas has the largest growth of new members joining online dating sites.There are plenty of sites that offer free trial memberships.
Related: How to Create an Irresistible Online Profile
#4. GO TO SINGLES EVENTS. There are plenty of singles events in every town. Check your emails and local newspapers for the schedule and RSVP with a yes! Many of the Internet dating services have holiday parties scheduled for singles during the month of December including the Matza Ball party for Jewish singles on December 24th. Their party is held in 11 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, New York, Miami, Montreal, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Also check your local MeetUp.com for events near you.
#5. GRAB YOUR SINGLE FRIENDS. If you are dating online now, consider each date as someone who can expand your social network. You might not fall in love over coffee or lunch, but if you make a new friend along the way and host a party, they can bring their single friends as well.
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About the author: Julie Spira answers women's perpetual question: How can I tell if he's looking for a relationship or just a hookup? Her website is CyberDatingExpert.com.
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