Just like regular real-world relationships online relationships need tending to grow over time. Here are some quick tips.
1. Take time and make time. Does your on line date get in touch with you regularly? Do you do the same? Neglecting virtual meetings can be considered abuse or neglect so treat each other’s time with respect. If it’s lacking it might mean it’s time for you to move on.
2. Communication needs to feel right for both of you. If one of you is too pushy about meeting that can give off bad vibes. So don’t rush. Take time to learn more about each other and develop trust and you’ll be well on your way to having a good on line relationship.
3. Respect each others privacy. Don’t share personal email addresses or digital photos online. For example, if your online date sent you the information in confidence then keep that info confidential. You do want to develop trust in your on line relationship and it’s up to you to keep your end of the bargain.
4. Share special online and offline fun times. Online send greeting cards, links to favorite places to upload digital photos of your favorite pet, download music and video clips, post on favorite forums of interest. Offline if you’re exchanging addresses or post office boxes, send print greeting cards and postcards, small items from your area (like a key chain with your state bird) or anything else that’s inexpensive.
Tend your online relationship like a garden. Water it with care, get rid of the weeds now and then and over time it can sprout and grow into the on line relationship of your dreams.
