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....

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....

Along the way, there will be signs about whether the two of you are interested, and whether you are suited for one another. These are some good signs: He asks what you would like and then does it. The amount of time you talk together increases. The things you share become more intimate. He says "sweet" things (such as, you are...

Okay, you cleared the first big hurdle. The first date is over. You can breathe easier now. So how did it go? Do you think you've met the person of your dreams, or someone you'd rather just keep as a friend, or, worse, a dud or a jerk you never want to see again? No matter how a date goes, I'm a big believer in grace after dates. That is, after...

Small tokens are a great way to show your interest and make the other person feel good. Avoid large items and expensive things in the beginning. Choose something that the other person likes. Jackie gave Jeff a package of golf balls that he hand mentioned were his favorite, impressing him with not only the gift, but how she had paid attention to...

Keep in mind these tips to help avoid disastrous dates: * DON'T put yourself in uncomfortable situations (such as ordering messy food -- unless you're into an erotic feeding scene, like from the movie 9 1/2 Weeks). * DON'T suggest overly expensive places or events for a first date unless you clarify who's paying. * DON'T look at other...

Are you in a relationship with a psychopath? You might think that's something you'd know right away by the red tint of evil in the person's eyes, the swastika tat on the forehead, or the insistence on discussing serial killers over dinner. But nope! Psychopaths can be extremely charming and come across like Prince Charming at first. So unless you.....

You might be good at small talk, but still face certain pitfalls. To refine your technique and really be good at capturing -- and keeping -- someone's attention, keep in mind the following. Rambling Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and you feel like you can put down the phone, or even walk a way, and they would still be...