SAY IT ISN'T SO PART II. #INTERNET DATING TIPS!

Due to the inspiration of my lovely friends and the conversations we have I wanted to add "internet dating tips". If you're single I'm sure you know that finding "THE ONE" is a HUSTLE! With that being said that means you have to exhaust every dating facet available to find that special someone, even internet dating...Now If you don't like internet dating I understand that. However if you lost your job and couldn't find a steady one to save your life, what would you do??? You would find diverse means to make money, such as having 2 to 3 small end jobs! Well the same goes for dating in today's society. You MUST utilize more than one method when it comes to dating, and the internet is the "main hustle." So if you're thinking of giving online dating a try OR is currently trying, but haven't been successful; Here are some tips:

• Pick a reputable online dating site! The saying "you get what you pay for" is true so leave the free sites alone. Your chances of finding a quality individual looking for a serious relationship are higher on "paid websites." People who are serious will spend the money it takes vs. Joe Smo whose only looking for a hook-up and joins the free sites.
•  Establish rules: If a connection isn't made via email etc. than don't go on a date hoping the person will magically change and be different! Only go on dates with connections made over the net. Always meet a person at the designated dating spot just incase the date is disappointing. This allows you to leave at anytime to avoid putting up with a smuck ALL NIGHT! 
• Allow low-scale dates for the FIRST date: Again we're in a recession and the days of big spending on multiple dates are over and men are cautious. Therefore, once you connect over the net, agree to meet for coffee, lunch, or after-work drinks to gauge whether there's a face to face connection. I guarantee you if there is, no real man will have a problem investing in future upscale dates. And fellas if you find the "one" and invest wisely the payback is always worth it!       

*Websites to try that have been successful: 
#1 is Match.com- Even if you don't find your partner here you can still get some good dates, meaning less nut-jobs seem to join this site.
#2 is Chemistry.com- similar to match, I would suggest browsing profiles for free of each and join the site that has the most potential matches for you.
#3 are sites with "interest themes"- Singleparent.com or sites like Christian.com are great for finding people who have those similar interest.