Here are some precautions you should take to prevent in-person surprises. Some of these are similar to do's and don'ts about cyberdating that were described earlier. 1. Be sure that you have been honest in your description of yourself. 2. Get as much information as possible about each other. You can even ask for a resume or other...

As the Internet becomes more popular as a means to get dates, some singles are finding that cyberdating as it too impersonal, that many of the users are not completely above board when it comes to revealing personal information, or that in-person meeting never unfold. The more people sit in front of a monitor all day long, the more they will need.....

On the upside, cyberdating can help you vastly expand your universe of contacts. Remember, this is an approach to selling, throwing out a wide net and searching for leads in less-than-traditional places. Other advantages to communicating on the Internet are listed here: It's readily possible, immediate, and convenient. It's less costly than a....

For all the convenience of online romances, there's also a downside to cyberspace dating. These include cautions, dangers, and compromises that are similar to those for other dating services )described in the previous chapter). And because of the Internet's widespread reach -- it's accessible to all kinds of people, including characters with...

Mom and Dad, beware! When your kids are at the computer doing their homework, be wary of them logging onto inappropriate sites. There are many stories about perverts who prowl the Web. They take on various poses, lure young people with misleading stories and promises, and can arrange in-person meetings. They may even travel to far-away cities or...

E-MAIL The simplest form of communicating with a love interest is through e-mail, much like writing a letter to someone or making a phone call. All you need, of course, is an e-mail address. Obviously, it's more difficult to e-mail strangers, but this is a perfect way to send a quick note to someone you just met. Think of how easy it would be...