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My V will go on(line) It isn't easy to meet "the one." Maybe that's why more and more people are using online dating to find their perfect partner. Looking for that special someone? Here are a few handy tips to help you on your way. 1 in 10 American singles have tried online dating. 1 17% Online Couples' average courtship before marriage.2 18.5 months +13% Offline Couples' average courtship before marriage. 3 In the last year 17% of couples who married met on a dating site. 4 Traffic to dating sites can rise as much as 13% in the summer months. 5 42 months $4,000,000,000 The online dating industry now makes around $4 billion a year worldwide.e 64% 49% 48% $250K of online daters say common interests áre the most important factor in finding a potential partner online. 7 of breakups in online relationships occur through email. 9 say that looks are the most important factor. a Men who reported incomes higher than $250,000 received 156% more email than those with $50,000. 10 Dating with Skype Skype is a unique way to woo that someone special you've met online. Set up a few Skype dates before meeting in person and really get to know each other. Then, if you decide to meet, first date jitters will be the last thing on your mind. Take a look at these ideas: Sip together Eat together Play together Take your laptop to a quiet coffee shop with WiFi access. Then just order your favorite drink and let your Skype date begin. Don't forget to say something charming. The way to anyone's heart is through their stomach - so get cooking. Select a recipe, set up your laptops in the kitchen and start chopping, mixing and sautéing. Once the timer dings, move your laptops to the table and enjoy the fruits of your labor, together. Place your laptop next to you on the sofa, choosea movie you both have and press play together. Laughing at all the same jokes? It could be a sign that you're meant to be. 7 tips: 5 Create a unique profile Although challenging, creating a unique and genuine profile will help you stand out and win over better matches. So before you hit "done" give your profile a careful critique - you'll be happy you did. - to help you find love online 1 Know what you want 3 Date safe 6 Post recent pictures If you don't know what kind of relationship you're after, a dating site won't help. Choose a safe dating site, share only appropriate amounts of information online and be aware of how to stay safe on a first date and every date after. Your main photo should be less than six months old and just of you. Make it memorable by including something you love - think your favorite place or hobby. 2 Choose both a niche and a large dating site 4 Know what makes a good date 7 Learn how to communicate online Why both? By choosing both a large and a niche site you'll be getting the best of both worlds. Large sites offer a larger list of singles, while a niche site lets you focus on one special characteristic or hobby. Before you ever go out, you'll need to first know what your idea of a good date is. Why? Because meeting the right person means staying true to your own needs, beliefs and values. Take some time to understand the basic language and etiquette of online communication if you aren't already net savvy. See our handy guides below for all the acronyms and emoticons you'll ever need. Date Ginger Where fiery redheads unite Whole Earth Friends Eco-friendly interactions ESSEEEEE Uniform Dating From milkmen to military types Beatle Singles For Beatle fans looking for love Cupidtino iLove. Dating for Apple lovers 8 dating sites you might not have tried Veggie Connection Be my vegan Valentine Punk Match Rockin' good dating Tattoo Lovers For colorful relationships Dating acronyms Acronyms are a common way people ISO (in search of) love describe themselves in their profile. Keep this list handy and you'll master online dating lingo in no time. BBW ВНМ Big beautiful woman Big handsome man GSOH IRL ISO LDR Good sense of humor In real life In search of Long distance relationship LTR SALT WLTM XOXO Single and loving it Would like to meet Hugs and kisses Long term relationship Dating Emoticons From the basic to the more abstract, here's a quick guide to understanding internet icons of love: :) (h) d: Sticking out tongue :X Smiley Нeart Lips are sealed ;) :$ :* (f) Wink Blushing Kiss Flower skype Learn more at skype.com © 2012 Skype 1 pewinternet.org, PDF 2 datingsitesreviews.com 3 datingsitesreviews.com 4 onlinedatingservicestatistics.blogspot.com 5 datingsitesreviews.com 6 onlinedatingservicestatistics.blogspot.com 7 datingsitesreviews.com 8 datingsitesreviewš.com 9 onlinepersonālstats.com 10 facts.randomhistory.com