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Dating Tips & Advice for Meeting and Dating Online
This site has been created to provide a convenient service for people to meet other people and hence potential partners. Like any new services it is important that you understand how to use the new internet medium to find suitable partners. This includes finding matching members on the site, communicating with them and finally meeting up with them. We have put together some important guidelines for you to follow to make the whole process of online dating easier!
When starting a relationship with someone online that you have never met before it is important to be smart, cautious, and to use your common sense. Treat this "online" relationship like you would any other new relationship. Let the person earn your trust before you provide them with any personal information such as your full name, email, phone number, or address. We strongly recommend that you use our anonymous messaging system provided by Jumpdates before you give out your email. If the person you have contacted is interested in you, they will likewise login to Jumpdates and send you a reply. Here are some useful tips that will help you to be safe while getting to know a potential mate.
Meeting someone online.
When you take an interest in a member at Jumpdates, begin communicating with them solely through the anonymous messaging and instant messenger provided by our site. For more information on the Jumpdates instant messenger, which allows you to chat person to person with other members please click here:
Pay attention to the person's behavior and the way they describe themselves. Look out for any inconsistencies in the information they provide, this is a sign that the person is not being honest with you. Trust your intuition and discontinue further contact if you do not trust the person or if they make you feel uncomfortable. Use our blocked list in the messaging section to prevent this user from sending you any more messages.
Find out information.
Ask many questions to get a better idea of what the person is really like. Find out where they grew up, their line of work, what they do for fun and how they are involved in the community. Remember that some people may paint a different picture of themselves in order to win you over, they may misrepresent their age, looks etc. Try to keep a record of the correspondences that you have had with them so you can refer back to information as needed and check for inconsistencies. Check the in box and sent box of the message section to see all correspondence with the user.
The key to success.
Honesty is the key to developing a good and healthy relationship. It is important that you are direct and honest about who you are and what you are looking for in a relationship. This includes creating accurate profiles about yourself in Jumpdates. You can always change your profile by logging in and then clicking on "edit my profile". Try to include photos and essays in your profile as they convey more information about you and build trust amongst viewers looking at your profile.
Martial status and physical appearance.
If the people you are communicating with have not yet posted a picture of themselves, ask them to do so. If a person is unwilling to post or send you a recent picture, they may have something to hide. Jumpdates has a photo scanning service where photos can be mailed to us and we will scan and upload the image. Ask the person you are communicating with directly if they are involved with anyone. Also, after you have decided to exchange phone numbers find a reason to call out of the blue. This may provide you with more information about this person and what they are really like.
Jumpdates Instant Messenger (Person to Person).
Use Jumpdates person-to-person instant messenger to get to know this person even more. This kind of communication can reveal much about the other person where informal emails cannot.
Talking on the phone is a great way to get to know someone better.
A call can reveal much about an individual's personality and the way they communicate. However, refrain from giving your phone number to somebody you do not know that well. Wait until you feel comfortable and trust has been built into your relationship before you begin giving out your personal information.
Meeting.
Spend time getting to know the person so you can find out as best you can about the person before meeting them. Don't be pressured into meeting someone, only meet them if you feel completely comfortable. Always follow your intuition and if the person makes you uncomfortable, stop corresponding with them. You can always find other suitable matches in Jumpdates by logging in and then going to search to find partners that meet your criteria. For more information on search
When you decide to meet.
When you meet, it's a great opportunity to get to know the person even better but you must look out for your safety at all times. Try to follow these guidelines:
Inform a friend of where you are going, what time, whom you are going with and when you expect to return.
Set the meeting in a public place where you are familiar and comfortable.
Always take your own car or find your own means of transportation. This way you are able to leave at any time if you do not feel comfortable.
Pay attention to all the information the person has told you about and don't be afraid to ask them questions.
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