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Can Online Relationships Turn Into the Offline World?

With a choice of countless profiles to consider, meeting someone online is relatively straightforward. But how do these relationships fare when the time comes to enter the offline world?

By Jonathan DraperPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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Because it’s such a convenient way of connecting with other singles, joining a dating service is becoming extremely popular. Not so long ago online matching was saddled with the unfair label of being the last resort for people who couldn’t find partners anywhere else. But you’ve only got to look into the numbers using these sites daily to realize their incredible appeal. Across the globe, millions are interacting with potential dates from their living room. With a choice of countless profiles to consider, meeting someone online is relatively straightforward. But how do these relationships fare when the time comes to enter the offline world?

Honesty is always the best policy

When you’re creating your profile on a https://www.momsgetnaughty.com for example, it’s only natural to be tempted to exaggerate your achievements, or the qualifications you have, or make your job seem so much more exciting than it actually is. What about the images you upload? Has the thought occurred to you of selecting ones you could Photoshop to make you look younger, more attractive? Just remember you will eventually be meeting your online partner face-to-face. Ideally, you’ll want to avoid a look of disappointment if they realize you’ve been ‘economical with the truth.’ Best to start from a position of honesty – and trust.

Compatibility is a cornerstone

Getting together online is such a convenient way of establishing a rapport. As you exchange messages via the discreet communication channel, you can unwind, opening up to other site users, kindling those all-important sparks of chemistry. This enables you to nurture relationships based on everything you have in common. When the time comes to take what you have to the next level and arrange a liaison in the offline world, this won’t seem like a blind date at all. You will already have developed a considerable impression of what makes this person tick. During your initial date there are unlikely to be many awkward silences. Instead, the conversation will flow as you continue the flirty chats you were having on the website.

Take cure choosing your first date venue

Where you choose to meet for your inaugural get-together is crucial. This will set the scene to whether you have an enjoyable time, heralding more of the same, or a disappointment and sense of anti-climax, where neither of you will feel like repeating the experience anytime soon. A good tip is to find somewhere relaxing and informal. So rather than some four-star restaurant where the atmosphere might feel a little stilted, suggest going for coffee and delicious refreshments at your favorite cafeteria. Avoid busy bars on a weekend, especially if these are the haunts of other singles, some of whom might end up making unwelcome advances. Noisy nightclubs are another no-no. Instead, go for somewhere discreet where you can enjoy proper conversations without distractions.

Be realistic about your expectations

While most pass without hitch, there is no cast-iron guarantee of any relationship making a successful transition from the online to the offline environment. Try and approach the real-world connection with a degree of realism – what will be, will be. It could be that what is about to unfold is going to be the greatest partnership you have experienced; perhaps not. If things don’t pan out the way you were hoping, don’t be too disappointed – the beauty of dating sites is that there are a lot of fish in the sea! Many site users like to have a shortlist of potential partners rather than focusing on one person at a time, guaranteeing happiness, even if this means waiting a little longer.

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Jonathan Draper

I'm Chief Editor of relationship blog at Loveaholics.com.

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