As we've all seen the movie "When Strangers Click: Five Stories From the Internet (2010)," 22% of heterosexual couples met online. This research was conducted in 2010 which is 5 years ago, the rate is much higher nowadays. Other studies have found that 50% had moved a relationship from online to face-to-face and 1/3 of new marriages started online. Although many negative views on online dating are still presence, online dating are becoming very normal and famous. And it is natural to have both positive and negative views on certain subject. Just like any other things that exist in the world, online dating has ups and downs.
Online dating has become part of our lives; not for the whole population but for quite decent amount of people. We could also measure the popularity of online dating just by looking at varieties of media covering online dating.
ABC News shows 4 best tips to find love online based on the scientific study.
Tip 1). Screen Name
Finding a screen name that starts with an earlier letter in the alphabet will help you be more noticeable when people search.
Tip 2). Profile Photo
There are many different ways how you can take your profile photos, but for online dating websites, there are three different pictures you should take and upload in order to attract others. First picture should contain yourself having genuine smile with your head slightly tilted. Also, the study revealed that wearing red colored clothes will help you to be more attractive. Second picture should contain your full body. Third picture
should have you and your friends together. The study found that one appear more desirable when people around you look like they are having fun. These pictures don't need to be in order but make sure you have all three pictures.
Tip 3). Profile Bio
Writing profile bio can be time-consuming and boring sometimes but it is crucial to write a concise and honest bio when seeking for partner online.
Tip 4). Don't just say "Hi"
When you found someone to approach, make sure you don't just say "hi." Start with a complement and question them. For instance, "You are hot, how are you?"
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/science-online-dating-28943268
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