Love is a beautiful feeling and is supposed to conquer everything. But in today’s world love doesn’t come easy. Don’t agree? Most people think that love/relationships have become easier than they were twenty years back, because of the internet and satellite TV in this age of communication. But the fact is that in spite of access to so many communication channels, people have actually grown apart and find it difficult to bond or commit with a single person.

Online relationships are a by-product of the lonely lives that we lead on the internet. Many couples meet in the Cyber world these days and romance blossoms. But there is also a huge number of people who keep on trying to find love online, and are unsuccessful in doing so. Are you one of these people? Do you want to find out what you are doing wrong, or what could you do better..?

• The first and most important thing you need to do is create an attractive profile page. This does not mean that you need to put up a sleazy picture or something! All you need to do is market yourself convincingly. Your profile/personals ad should show you as an easy going person who would be fun to be with. Make sure that your profile/personals ad is completely error free coz errors usually drive away the smart people.

• You should be honest about yourself in your profile. If you lie about something, you are bound to get caught some day. That day will probably be the end of any relationship that your may forge online.

• Know what you want, and don’t be afraid to express it. If you are looking for a rich guy, be honest about it. Similarly, if you are looking for a submissive guy, let your profile say it. This will do an automatic initial screening of sorts for you.

• It is not necessary that you will get a response to every message you send out. So don’t get worked up about it or lose hope.

• The initial few messages/mails should be kept general, polite and friendly. Don’t get too personal as soon as someone responds.

• Try to be prompt in replying to any messages/mails you receive. Nobody likes to be kept waiting and you don’t want prospective girlfriend/boyfriend to lose interest and back off, Right?

• Leave out the personal details till you feel like you can share a relationship with someone. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you.

• Don’t pressurize people to meet you or to take thing further. People appreciate being allowed to take their own time.

• If you are a guy, try to learn some conversation skills. Most guys are good enough only to say I want a girlfriend / I want sex / I want friendship etc. Girls want to know you better before they decide if you are good enough for them.

• When you go to meet someone for the first time, it is advisable that you take along a friend. In your subsequent meetings also, try to stick with public places till you are completely sure about the person you are seeing.

More than anything, you need a positive frame of mind and a friendly, approachable attitude.