The Definitive List

In our modern society as more and more of us have chosen the single path we find that the old systems of meeting people are no longer adequate. Family life is not as close for many, parents and families often not loving in the same city or state. Therefore the reliance on family gatherings for introductions is much rarer. A couple of generations ago we may have met people through our local friends and families too, but as we grow older many of our friends get married and lives become distanced and separated and I am afraid that our local communities are not as close as in previous decades.

We often live in apartment communities where the neighbour is as much a stranger as the man in the street. Combine this with long working hours, stressful careers, busy diaries and the need for rest and recuperation and there are far fewer outlets for dating agencies than before. Indeed many would argue that the modern dating agency is in fact the workplace first and foremost with the after work bar a close second.

• Always let them come to you, don't chase via email
• Block anyone who annoys you instantly
• Use the best photo you can find
• Don't reply to instant messages with clever opening lines
• Remain aloof and let yourself be chased
• Always reply to emails at least 3 days after receipt
• Never provide your true email or phone
• Always date safely and protect yourself at every turn
• Make sure your login name is stunning and sexy as well as enigmatic
• Do not login for hours on end. Short, rapid visits are best
• Do not assume the man you are talking to is destitute or sad
• Never ever reply to emails at weekends, wait until a weekday
• Never state how good your sexual performance is in your profile
• If you don't want to date married men spell it out in your profile
• A man who doesn't reply to your email within 3 days should be ignored
• Make sure your humour levels come across in text
• Do not chat to hundreds of women/men at once, the delay in replying is a dead giveaway it won't amuse them
• Don't even think about misrepresenting your size or description. They will find out
• Come across as cool and sophisticated for best results
• Use an online service that allows you to post more than one photo for free
• Do not use completely free agencies as you often don't get top quality services because they are expensive to run
• Do find an online agency that offers email and messaging that are onsite
• Do provide your correct mailing address when registering to receive the best facilities
• Don't use agencies that insist on sending emails to your own home email inbox from site members