{"id":156,"date":"2018-01-12T05:07:17","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T05:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2022-08-17T02:44:08","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T02:44:08","slug":"online-dating-things-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/blog\/online-dating-things-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Need To Know If You&#8217;re New To Online Dating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JY4koKK8JP0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome! To the world of online dating where practically anyone in\nthe world could join and interact with people virtually. Throughout\nthe years that online dating platforms have existed, you probably\nheard some good and bad stories that happened in dating sites and\napps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking whether online dating would work for you or\nnot, you will never know the answer unless you\u2019d give it a try.\nThough it\u2019s expected that what may work for some may not work for\nyou, you\u2019ll at least have a full experience on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019re about to begin your online dating journey, check out the top five things you need to know to get yourself ready for what\u2019s out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. Online dating takes time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve signed up, you can\u2019t expect that your match would then appear in just a few taps and clicks. Online dating doesn\u2019t work like that. But just like regular dating, it requires patience, effort and most definitely, time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"311\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/patience-meme.jpg\" alt=\"Don't worry, I'll wait meme\" class=\"wp-image-162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/patience-meme.jpg 311w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/patience-meme-300x289.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What dating sites and apps do is to help you find people that would that would likely be a potential for you. How you search and chat with members is all up to you. Down the road, you\u2019d even have to meet them in person before settling in with someone who you think is a fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it might still take some effort, get some rejections and discouragements, but it\u2019ll only take you one step closer to your match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. You have to be open-minded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online dating is open to anyone. Anyone who has access to the internet. So you\u2019ll likely to meet people from different walks of life. People with different hobbies, personalities, likes and dislikes. You\u2019ll definitely have access to the profiles of thousands of people across the globe and this could be a great opportunity for you to expand your social circle and improve your socializing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/open-minded-quote.png\" alt=\"a quote from Byron Katie\" class=\"wp-image-161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/open-minded-quote.png 560w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/open-minded-quote-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You could even take this chance to evaluate yourself and think about what you really want for a match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. Don\u2019t forget to be nice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There would be some instances that someone would reach out to you but the feelings aren\u2019t mutual. You can always say no without hurting their feelings. Simply send them a short but nice response saying that you\u2019d rather become friends and wish them luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/client\/signup?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_content=Are%20You%20Ready%20to%20Find%20the%20One\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/TAF-CTA-336x280.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/TAF-CTA-336x280.png 336w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/TAF-CTA-336x280-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kindness works in both ways. If the situation is reversed, like someone said no your invitation, they still deserve a nice response from you. There are a lot of other fishes in the dating see, don\u2019t get discouraged because of a few rejections. That\u2019s just a normal stage in dating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>4. Never let your guard down<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you join a dating site, you\u2019re putting yourself to the possibilities of finding that special someone and that people are not always what they say they are. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to never let your guard down and keep your eyes peeled for dating scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/red-flag.png\" alt=\"online dating red flag\" class=\"wp-image-160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/red-flag.png 560w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/red-flag-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Red flags like dodging your questions, refusing to meet in person, pressuring you in sharing private information, and of course, asking for money for because of some emergency and promises to pay you back. Those are some of the red flags that you should look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel it in your gut that somebody is acting dodgy or waving these red flags, report their profile to the site administrators to protect yourself and the other online datings as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Related Article: <a href=\"\/blog\/online-dating-scams-how-to-avoid-them\">Online Dating Scams, Red Flags &amp; How to Avoid Them<\/a><\/p><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2>5. Don\u2019t forget to have fun!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s only normal that when dating, you\u2019ll bound to come up with some up and downs. But that\u2019s just a part of life. Dating is supposed to be fun and if you\u2019re not having any, then you\u2019re definitely doing it wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For others, it might take a while for them to fully appreciate dating sites and apps while there are some lucky ones who could find matches in no time. Just enjoy the moments of meeting people, virtually socializing with them and making friends from people across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"512\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/enjoy-meme.jpg\" alt=\"enjoy online dating\" class=\"wp-image-159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/enjoy-meme.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/enjoy-meme-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><center><p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Related Article: <a href=\"\/blog\/mans-guide-to-dating-africa\">A Man\u2019s Guide to Dating in Africa<\/a><\/p><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>All-in-all<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s completely understandable to be nervous when you\u2019re about to join an African dating site\/app for the first time. Especially when there are a lot of members to choose from and you\u2019d get overwhelmed with everything else about it. Keep in mind that every good thing takes time, to be open-minded in meeting different people, to be nice to everyone, to still be mindful of scammers, and lastly to have fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/client\/signup?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_content=Meet%20African%20Singles%20Today\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/trulyafrican-banner-xs.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/trulyafrican-banner-xs.png 728w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/trulyafrican-banner-xs-300x74.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome! To the world of online dating where practically anyone in the world could join and interact with people virtually. Throughout the years that online dating platforms have existed, you probably heard some good and bad stories that happened in dating sites and apps. If you\u2019re thinking whether online dating would work for you or not, you will never know the answer unless you\u2019d give it a try. Though it\u2019s expected that what may work for some may not work for you, you\u2019ll at least have a full experience on it. As you\u2019re about to begin your online dating journey, check out the top five things you need to know to get yourself ready for what\u2019s out there. 1. Online dating takes time After you\u2019ve signed up, you can\u2019t expect that your match would then appear in just a few taps and clicks. Online dating doesn\u2019t work like that. But just like regular dating, it requires patience, effort and most definitely, time. What dating sites and apps do is to help you find people that would that would likely be a potential for you. How you search and chat with members is all up to you. Down the road, you\u2019d even have to meet them in person before settling in with someone who you think is a fit for you. Though it might still take some effort, get some rejections and discouragements, but it\u2019ll only take you one step closer to your match. 2. You have to be open-minded Online dating is open to anyone. Anyone who has access to the internet. So you\u2019ll likely to meet people from different walks of life. People with different hobbies, personalities, likes and dislikes. You\u2019ll definitely have access to the profiles of thousands of people across the globe and this could be a great opportunity for you to expand your social circle and improve your socializing skills. You could even take this chance to evaluate yourself and think about what you really want for a match. 3. Don\u2019t forget to be nice There would be some instances that someone would reach out to you but the feelings aren\u2019t mutual. You can always say no without hurting their feelings. Simply send them a short but nice response saying that you\u2019d rather become friends and wish them luck. Kindness works in both ways. If the situation is reversed, like someone said no your invitation, they still deserve a nice response from you. There are a lot of other fishes in the dating see, don\u2019t get discouraged because of a few rejections. That\u2019s just a normal stage in dating. 4. Never let your guard down Once you join a dating site, you\u2019re putting yourself to the possibilities of finding that special someone and that people are not always what they say they are. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to never let your guard down and keep your eyes peeled for dating scams. Red flags like dodging your questions, refusing to meet in person, pressuring you in sharing private information, and of course, asking for money for because of some emergency and promises to pay you back. Those are some of the red flags that you should look out for. If you feel it in your gut that somebody is acting dodgy or waving these red flags, report their profile to the site administrators to protect yourself and the other online datings as well. Related Article: Online Dating Scams, Red Flags &amp; How to Avoid Them 5. Don\u2019t forget to have fun! It\u2019s only normal that when dating, you\u2019ll bound to come up with some up and downs. But that\u2019s just a part of life. Dating is supposed to be fun and if you\u2019re not having any, then you\u2019re definitely doing it wrong. For others, it might take a while for them to fully appreciate dating sites and apps while there are some lucky ones who could find matches in no time. Just enjoy the moments of meeting people, virtually socializing with them and making friends from people across the world. Related Article: A Man\u2019s Guide to Dating in Africa All-in-all It\u2019s completely understandable to be nervous when you\u2019re about to join an African dating site\/app for the first time. Especially when there are a lot of members to choose from and you\u2019d get overwhelmed with everything else about it. Keep in mind that every good thing takes time, to be open-minded in meeting different people, to be nice to everyone, to still be mindful of scammers, and lastly to have fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1161,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Things To Know If You&#039;re New To Online Dating - The TrulyAfrican Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you&#039;re new to online dating, things could get overwealming. 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