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The Naked Truth | Online dating dos, don’ts and dangers during social distancing, from creating the perfect profile to spotting a ‘catfish’
- On your online profile make a list of three to five things you want other people to know about you straight away, a relationship expert advises
- ‘Orbiting’, ‘zombie-ing’ and ‘catfishing’ are toxic behaviours to look out for that should prompt you to hit the ejector seat sooner rather than later
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Social distancing may be preventing singles from meeting in bars and restaurants, but love, and lust, is still finding a way, with romancing via video chat on online dating platforms rising in popularity as a precursor to real dates when the coronavirus debacle clears up.
Online dating has been around for almost 20 years and has gradually been accepted as a viable and convenient way of meeting a romantic partner, says Valentina Tudose, a relationship expert and certified hypnotherapist.
Even though some remain sceptical, there is actually little difference between meeting someone in a bar or via an app as both rely on physical attractiveness and self-confidence, she says.
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“All we need is a slight shift of perspective to make it feel as normal and natural as possible,” she says.
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First off, you should make a good first impression by creating an image you feel will attract a desirable partner.
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