Tips For A Successful Online Date Experience For Boomer Women
February 4, 2010 by redbearing
Filed under Dating
Dating online at 50? Before the dawn of computer era we rarely see dating of people at this age so out in the open like the younger people does. Here comes a somewhat challenge for some boomer women out there—“how would I get to meet people through the virtual channel”? Well, let me ask you this, don’t you have some ‘not so good experiences’ meeting people face to face initially; that you cursed yourself for entertaining the introduction which later on you wished should not have happened in the first place? If that event traumatized you, then you are on your way heading towards a new experience of dating and meeting people without physically hanging out.
It’s going to be a whole new life for you to enjoy. Yes, it’s going to concentrate on a simple objective and that is to have an absolutely marvelous experience in meeting and finding the right person for you.
Hang on, before looking for websites to start the experience, you gotta hear me out. See tips below:
1. CONTROL The Experience
Taking control of the experience doesn’t necessarily mean stepping on your date’s toes. It simply means putting some structure of the date itself and not your partner. To begin with, you have to condition yourself by asking questions: “What parameters do I have? Will the experience be a learning experience? How much time am I willing to devote to it? What are my priorities?” These are just some questions which need to be realized. Take note that dating is like a commitment hence an additional priority on your routine. If a date will prevent you from doing a more important task thus will make you worry about it then it’s definitely not going to turn out a wonderful experience. As it is considered a commitment, you bet it’s worth an investment on your growth as a woman especially at this stage.
Taking control of your date experience therefore should now mean something to you—it’s simply to have fun on each date you planned to do. Do it like a mature woman would. Go out and have fun!
2. Posses UNIQUE Elegance
Pretty straightforward— be different. A whole bevy of beauties are online with the same thought of a fabulous guy. You have to be creative enough to think of brilliant ideas how to market your elegance through your profile. Spending some like hiring a professional in making your online profile become exceptionally noticeable won’t hurt you and will sure make you stand out. Remember that the goal is— get that man either pick up his phone and ring you or that email get to your inbox in a flash after seeing your profile!
3. Tell him WHO you are truthfully
I remember telling you on the previous tip to be fabulous on your profile but don’t get me wrong saying that. Here, how would you feel meeting a person whom he said he’s Sean Connery over the internet when he looks worse than Shrek in person? Caught on that situation, indeed a darn experience!
Yes it’s the web, but stick to your objective—to meet men of your type and the expectation to be liked too. So don’t think twice, be who you are; post the picture closest to your present look. Most importantly, next to getting to know who you are, should be your preference of whom you want to meet: either a life partner or the just a dinner partner.
4. Go with the TREND
It’s simply knowing what’s in from what’s out. More than thinking of how you would like to be liked upon seeing the “man on the internet” take note that there’s value thinking how you will jive with the places to meet him. The usual question goes, “how do I look”? “will he consider me out of fashion, at least for this generation”?
For the most part, never leave CONFIDENCE at home. No matter how trendy you are, if you don’t feel like wearing those heels; then leave it alone.
5. Talk Smart
Take note that the very first date is the most critical. Treat it as if you are marketing your personality. Nobody would wants to know your worst experience during your past marriage life, or how bad your high school life was. I mean, be intelligent to lead your partner to that conversation which you will get answers from; like testing his decision making or knowing his preferences.
Have Fun!