Relationship Development Through Online Dating
Online relationships, like regular real-world relationships, require nurturing in order to grow over time. Here are some quick tips for growing.
1. Make and take time. Is your online date in regular contact with you? Do you follow suit? Neglecting virtual meetings is considered abuse or neglect, so respect each other's time. If it is missing, it may be time to move on.
2. Communication must "feel" natural to both of you. If one of you is overly insistent on meeting, for example, this can send the wrong signals. So take your time. Take the time to get to know each other and build trust.
3. Respect one another's privacy. Don't share personal email addresses or digital photos online, even if your online date sent the information to you in confidence.
4. Share memorable online and offline activities. Online - send greeting cards, links to favorite places to upload digital photos of your favorite pet, download music and video clips, and participate in favorite interest forums. Offline- send print greeting cards and postcards, as well as small items from your area, if you're exchanging addresses or post office boxes (like a key chain with your state bird).
Maintain your online relationship. Water it carefully, and it will sprout and grow over time.
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