Online Dating

There’s no doubt you’re familiar with the out-dated misconceptions around online relationships and dating but if you do have any experience with finding love online you will know that it has come a long way. In actual fact, relationships that have started online regularly outlast traditional matches and people often find more compatible partners in a shorter space of time when looking online through quality dating sites. But why is this the case? In this blog we take a look at the top reasons online matches are often more successful than traditional relationships.

1. You’re Not Restricted By Choice

In the traditional dating scene, realistically the only choice of potential partners you have are those in your network of friends or broader contacts. Sure, you might build up the confidence to approach someone you pass by on the street but really you are just taking a shot in the dark based on little more than appearance and first impressions. Looking for love online is like having the world’s largest circle of friends to connect with. There are more than 1.5 million members on EuroCupid which means you can literally hold out until you find your perfect match.

2. Extensive Profiles & Information

Public profiles on dating sites are a great chance to instantly understand whether you have things in common with your potential match. You can find out about someone, see what they are interested in, see what they’re looking for and then decide if you want to reach out and make a connection. For traditional dating it might take 2 to 3 or even more dates to find out all this information.

3. You Can Be Yourself Online

Contrary to what people might think, most people will actually be their true selves online and actually put on a façade when they meet people in person. Whether it’s nerves or fear of what people think, traditional dating often forces people to project an image of how they think they should be perceived. Online dating allows people the confidence to be themselves, be honest and upfront. This is a great quality when it comes to finding your potential partner and can help foster real, meaningful relationships.

4. You’re Less Likely to Move Too Fast

Moving too fast is easy to do when you’re dating in a traditional sense. Everything is exciting and fun and before you know it one party is overly committed and ready to move in together and the other still thinks it’s casual. Online dating forces you to talk and really communicate with your partner and this helps ensure you are both on the same page and looking for the same things.

Whether it’s having the ability to hold out for your true love, the confidence to communicate openly and honestly or just simply feeling like you can be yourself, online dating contributes a lot to building a healthy, long term relationship. Sure, some people will always fixate on the out-dated online dating stigmas but for the rest of us, true love is out there just a few clicks away. Give it a try today at a site like Vietnam Cupid.

The traditional dating scene can be a tedious experience particularly if you are coming back to it after a while out of the game. It will likely mean night after night of bars, clubs, restaurants and blind dates all the while hoping to stumble across the right person looking for the same things you are. But if that doesn’t sound like your cup of tea there is an increasingly popular alternative to finding love, which has the potential to save you time, heartache and not to mention money – Online relationships!

Following on from our previous blog Quick Guide To Dating European Women we will take a look at the top 5 reasons why an online relationship might just be the way to go.

1. Similar Interests & Goals

Remember the cliché movie scene where the lead actor meets his soul mate while haling a taxi or waiting in line at the coffee shop…well the sad truth is, more often then not, those meetings are just that, straight out of the movies. The reality is it’s typically hard to find a person who shares the same life goals as you, who has similar interests to you and who wants the same things out of a relationship but online dating takes care of all of that for you! You enter in what you’re looking for, what’s important to you in a partner and then browse through user profiles until you find someone who stands out. At EuroCupid we have over 1 million Members so you will have no problems finding your perfect partner.

2. Staying Safe & Secure Online

There’s no doubt, when you are new to the online dating world it can be a little daunting but that’s also what makes it fun and exciting. In many cases dating online is a lot safer than meeting total strangers in person. But that being said, here are a few key things to consider for your online safety and security:

– Use the online chat before giving out your contact information
– Never divulge personal information like banking details, identity documents etc.
– Don’t get too emotionally involved until you really get to know someone
– Get to know the real person by asking for photos and details about their life

Online relationships are fun and with the right measures in place you can easily ensure it stays that way. If you would like more information around online dating safety and security check out our full list of online tips before getting started.

3. Opportunity To Meet New People

As we covered in our Quick Guide To Dating European Women there are a range of reasons dating European women appeals to western men. However, short of jumping on a plane bound for Moscow, how would you realistically meet a European women without online dating?

Online dating sites allow you to exchange messages and enjoy instant chat, giving you the opportunity to establish a real relationship with people who you otherwise may never have met.

4. Save Time And Money

Let’s face it, dating is expensive and time consuming! You could spend hundreds of dollars (or even more) taking women out on dates for months on end and there’s no guarantee you will ever find someone you really connect with. Online dating reduces the element of luck and allows you to literally view dozens of user profiles an hour, increasing the chances that you will actually find someone who is a suitable date.

Many people spend months or years jumping between relationships and dates just waiting to find someone they can build a loving relationship with. By using dating sites you can be clear about what you want and easily meet people who want the same things.

5. Enjoy Increased Confidence Online

Confidence is key when it comes to meeting and connecting with potential dates but what happens when you don’t have dating experience, you aren’t sure what you are doing and simply put…you just aren’t confident? Meeting people online, in the familiar surroundings of your own home and under your own terms can instill a profound sense of confidence that would otherwise simply be non-existent.

It’s easier to start up meaningful conversations, talk about yourself, ask questions and exude a sense of confidence online without the usual pressures of first dates.

Of course, if you choose to meet face-to-face you will lose the shroud of the online dating scene but you will already know your date, you will already have made a connection and pressures of the ‘first date’ will be far more manageable.

At the end of the day, you will have likely tried the traditional dating scene in the past or maybe you are trying your luck at the moment but either way you have nothing to lose from giving online dating a go, try a site like Ukraine Date. Whether it’s to meet people you otherwise wouldn’t or to gain confidence and save time and money, the majority of people within the online dating world are all searching for the same thing – their perfect match. Someone they connect with, enjoy getting to know and someone they can imagine a future with. And who knows, maybe your soul mate is waiting for you right now.

There’s no doubt, you can get a lot of value from online dating without ever having to pay a cent. You have the ability to meet new and interesting women from all over the world, you can read user profiles, set up your own profile and show interest in other users.

You’ll no doubt find other members you’re interested in, members will find you and you’ll have a LOT of fun, but what if you’re after more than that and you want to build a deeper relationship? To get the most from online dating you need to all the tools and features at your fingertips and that’s where our Platinum and Gold Memberships come in on sites like  Filipino Cupid.

In this blog, we take a look at the top reasons you should possibly upgrade your online dating membership.

Send And Receive Messages

Showing interest in women on the site is a great way to start finding your perfect partner and making that initial connection but it can be tricky to build a meaningful relationship with that alone. Upgrading to a Gold or Platinum Membership allows you to send and receive unlimited messages, which means you can start building a deeper meaningful relationship more quickly.

Live Chat With Instant Messenger

Enjoy conversations, building a repour and developing a deep relationship? It couldn’t be easier to really make a connection online than with the live chat messenger. Live chats allow you to showcase your personality in a great light and get to know your connections on a deeper level.

Advanced Matching Algorithms

Think your matches are great on the free version of one of our dating sites? Imagine how many quality connections you could make with advanced matching algorithms! By signing up to a Platinum membership you have full access to the advanced features that are designed to help you find your love faster and of course enjoy more meaningful connections.

Translate Messages Into Your Language

Don’t let any language barriers stand between you and true love! Although a huge number of members speak good or fluent English, upgrading your membership allows you to have your messages translated! This means you can really get to know someone and have a great conversation, no matter how fluent you are in each other’s languages.

Lose The Ads

Tired of the ads? Upgrading your membership is the fastest way to say goodbye to them. While losing the ads may not help you find your next great love, it will help you enjoy the platform just that little bit more. You never know who is around the corner so the more time you spend online looking for them, the better!

Did you know the longer you choose to upgrade your membership the more money you save? There’s so many advantages to upgrading your membership so what are you waiting for?

Visit www.cupidmedia.com to view all our dating sites. There is a dating site for everybody looking to meet their perfect match!

So, you’ve put in the work online, you’ve made the connection and you are both ready to take the relationship to the next level and are talking about meeting offline. What happens now?

Meeting offline for the first time can be a nerve-racking experience but it can also be exciting and extremely fun! While you may be a modern day Casanova online, in this blog we take a look at the top ways to ensure your offline date is as successful.

Have A Plan

There’s a bunch of reasons why it’s important to have a plan for your first offline date from the practical right through to making it clear that you’ve put some effort it. If you ask us, if someone is worth connecting with online, building a relationship with and going to the effort of dating offline, then they are worth putting in a little planning. Book the restaurant, buy the tickets in advance or plan a day that you know she’ll enjoy. This is your chance to pull out all the stops and make a great impression.

It’s not only important to plan the date itself but also what you plan on doing after the date, how you will be getting home etc. There’s always the need to be safe when you’re meeting offline so chat to a friend, let them know where you’ll be and check in with the regularly throughout the day or night.

Get Your Expectations In Check

Sometimes when you’ve been chatting to someone online you can build them up in your mind to an unachievable standard. It’s important when you do make the leap to meeting in person that you treat this as a first date, with a little head start of course. Remember it may not be love at first site but what you’re looking for is that transition from online connection to offline connection.

Put The Effort In

Similar to having a plan, putting in effort is crucial to making your first offline meeting a success. Whether it’s your physical appearance, the way you lead the conversation or the way you treat your date, it’s important to put in effort and show her that you are there for the right reasons. And remember you’ve come this far and she’s obviously interested in you so putting in a little bit of extra effort will go a long way.

Get Your Nerves Under Control

Nerves have ruined plenty of dates. It’s easier to be confident online and not let your nerves get in the way but taking the step to offline dating is a whole other story. It’s important to control your nerves on the first date and remember why you both are there. While you might be nervous on the inside, it’s important to project a sense of confidence and assuredness while on your date. Let her know that you are in control (figuratively of course) and you have a great date planned.

Pick Up Where You Left Off

It’s important this first date is a continuation on the connection that you have already developed online. Remind yourself, is not the time to try and change who you are or how you behave because you are trying to impress her. Instead you should look to pick up where you left off online and strengthen the connection you already have begun to develop.

There’s no doubt, meeting offline for the first time is a huge step for any relationship but it doesn’t have to be a terrifying experience. Don’t forget, you are already further ahead than most and you are merely strengthening the bond you have already created. While it is a big step in your relationship, with these simple tips you can make the first offline date go a whole lot smoother.

For most people, especially when you’re new to online dating, it can be tricky to tell the difference between one dating site and the next. After all, they’re all here to do the same thing right? Find you your next great love interest…Well, maybe not! In this blog we take a look at the two main payment models commonly used by dating sites.

Credit Model Or Pay Per Message (Letter)

This model of payment is exactly as it sounds. Essentially you purchase credits through the website which allows you to send messages, chat via webcam or connect with potential dates. While it all sounds good in theory, when you break it down you are essentially paying someone to chat with you.

In most cases the website you are using isn’t doing anything untoward or deceitful but chances are the person you see in the images isn’t the one on the other end of the chat. What’s even more likely is they are being rewarded (usually financially) the more messages they get you to send and the more credits you purchase.

Subscription Model

This is the payment model that Platinum or Gold members of Cupid Media’s dating sites subscribe to. This is a monthly payment, which allows you to chat to as many connections as you like via live chat with instant messenger or simply by using private messages. The idea being, whether you chat to one member once or multiple members, multiple times throughout the month you will pay exactly the same amount.

The other great thing about the subscription payment model is you know that neither the dating site nor the connections on the other end of the chat are benefiting the more messages you send.

Whichever online dating site you choose to go with it always pays to understand the payment system they are using. While the Pay Per Message model may seem cheap in the short term, the underlying motives of the person you are chatting with can make it very expensive, very quickly. Check out some popular dating sites at Cupid Media.