Jun 23, 2012

Will glasses help or hurt your chances of finding a date?

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First impressions are everything. What does that mean in the dating world? The first impression you give off is already done before you have the chance. Therefore you want to put the best presentation of yourself out there that you can. But what if you have glasses? Will glasses help or hurt your chances of finding a date?

Confidence

Having glasses from a young age can lead people to be insecure. You may have flashbacks of fifth grade when you were teased by the bully in school and called four eyes because of your glasses. There is nothing wrong with you or with your glasses. However, this traumatic event in childhood can lead you to feel insecure even today. The most important thing about finding a date is about projecting confidence. Leave the glasses at home if you are going to worry that they make you look inferior. Your chances of finding a date will increase when you feel confident.

Projecting an Image

If you’re a girl, wearing glasses can give off that sexy-librarian look and help you attract a well-read date. However, if you are the more athletic and outgoing type you may be looking for someone up for a rock climbing expedition or whitewater rafting weekend. Wearing your glasses could give off the impression that you are ready to research Mount Everest rather than tackle it. You may want to leave the frames at home and wear contacts if you are looking to find a more sporty date.

Glare

One thing about glasses is that in certain light they create glare. If you are looking to find a date and want to see the newest 3D movie your glasses can be a problem. Not only will the 3D glasses from the movie theatre not sit right on your eyes over your existing glasses but they can also project a bad glare. Wearing contacts on this type of date is the better option for making you look cute and helping you to see the screen.

Looking Older

Do you think that when you wear your glasses you look like an old school teacher? If you feel that wearing glasses ages you then you will have that stigma attached to your image and that may hurt your chances of finding a date. If your glasses are only for things like reading or driving you may want to ditch them and opt for contacts instead. On your date and on your profile picture for dating websites you want to look attractive, vibrant and like yourself. Do not let glasses detract from your feeling beautiful.

Alternatives to Glasses

If you wear your glasses because you hate the feel of contacts or the thought of touching your eyes freaks you out, fear not! There are other options for you. LASIK is a laser eye surgery procedure which can improve your overall vision and can eliminate your glasses for good.

Wearing glasses will hurt your chances of finding a date if you do not like yourself in your glasses. If you are more confident without glasses then there are many options available to you. You want to put the best you out there and let your eyes smile.

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Jun 13, 2012

Safe Over 50’s Online Dating Sites

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Online dating sites really are for everyone, no matter your age or set of interests, there is an online dating site to suit your needs; it is just a matter of finding one. Sites such as this which specialise in dating for members 50 years of age or older, are a great place to connect with people who have had similar experiences to you and also share a common interest or two. The biggest step to take once you have found a site like ours is to set up a profile. And this is a really simple process of filling in your information and interests. Once you have set up your profile then you have a choice, you can either search for people that you would like to send messages to, or you can sit back and wait for the messages to come to you. The choice is yours. But just as in the real world dating can be risky if you put yourself in uncomfortable situations.

There are a couple of simple ‘rules’ to follow to limit the risk of using online dating. Most of these ‘rules’ are really just a bit of common sense but it is good to have them in writing. Firstly, it is important that you do your best to represent yourself as you really are. If your profile is misleading then you will receive responses that aren’t what you are looking for. Once you have received a message you need to think how you are going to respond, the same applies if you are initiating contact. Out in the world you wouldn’t just grab someone or comment on their butt (well you might but it certainly won’t end well) and the same applies in the online dating world.

Online dating affords you a privacy and anonymity that can be refreshing, but it is also there to protect you. Before you give out your personal contact information develop a sense of trust with the person you are corresponding with. Don’t give out your details too early; things like your place of work, address, telephone number should all be kept private until you feel comfortable to share them.

If someone is pushing you for this information then that should immediately be a warning sign that something isn’t right. It is also a good idea to be aware if any inconsistencies appear in your correspondence with people, if their tone or style changes it could be a bad sign.

Finally, once you are prepared to meet with your person off line, make sure that you feel comfortable to do so. The first few dates should happen in a public area that you are comfortable with. A friend can sit at another table or wait close by until you feel comfortable and if you have a mobile take it with you. While most of this applies to women there are some precautions in this list that apply to men too. These ‘rules’ are just a bit of sense, but make sure to have a good time.

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