Just like regular real-world relationships, online relationships need tending, to grow over time. Here are some quick growing tips.
1. Take time and make time. Does your online date get in touch with you regularly? Do you do the same? Neglecting virtual meetings can be considered abuse or neglect, so treat each others time with respect. If its lacking, might mean time to move on.
2. Communication needs to feel right for both of you. If one of you is too pushy about meeting, for instance, that can give off bad vibes. So dont rush. Take time to learn more about each other and develop trust.
3. Respect each others privacy. Dont share personal email addresses or digital photos online, for example, if your online date sent you the information in confidence.
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 youre 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).
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