ONLINE DATERS SUCCESS HABITS

By now you probably know, it's not all about looks. Meeting someone goes far deeper than a pretty face or full head of hair. Next time you're looking for someone online read their profile first before glancing at the pictures to see if there's an attraction. It's tough not to peek, but if you can do it, you may find that you're interested in someone who you may have initially passed by. Let go of the superficial.

6. Truth Counts
Keep things honest in your photos, on your profile and in person. The most common complaints from online daters is that the person wasn't honest in their profile. They said they were thin when in fact they were slightly overweight. They said they were 51 when they were actually 58. If you are serious about meeting someone, stay true to yourself. The right person will like you for who you really are.

7. Go out again
You made it to date one and while feasting over chicken marsala, you noticed that there weren't any sparks. Just because fireworks didn't blast off the first time, it doesn't mean chemistry can't develop over time. Sarah, a full-time mom and school librarian, fell for Ben a retired Navy captain when she learned of his love for sailing on their third date. The way Ben spoke about his pastime set her fire blazing. If Sarah had stopped at one date, she never would have found those feelings. Let go of any judgments, negative thoughts or preconceived notions until you've had three dates.

8. Bonus Tip
Have fun. Don't take dating so seriously. Meeting people, who aren't right for you initially, can help you find the one who could be right forever.

Lori Bizzoco is a writer, journalist and blogger living in Brooklyn, NY.  She is currently working on a memoir detailing how she found love in less than a year. For more dating and relationship advice, follow Lori on Twitter www.twitter.com/loribizz. Or check out her site at: www.loribizz.com

By Lori Bizocco forSeniorPeopleMeet