When you're face-to-face with a person, you have the opportunity to observe that person's body language and facial expressions. Unfortunately this luxury is missing when you're trying to connect online, where you are instead relying solely on the other person's verbal skills and use of language. This can certainly help you when it comes to...

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...

Use the same precautions for your first meeting as you would with any other meeting. You may feel like you know the person very well and can trust him/her, but the truth is that your don't really know each other until you meet and ultimately spend time together. For your first meeting, do the following: 1. Meet in a public place ( such as 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...