A recent study as shown that over 25 million people have used internet dating services. In this article I will share some tips on what you can do to get the best results at internet dating.

You should not set your expectations too high, many people who have used internet dating have been unsuccessful at finding their ideal partner. All too often people have unrealistic expectations of what they would like to accomplish when they are looking for a partner online.

The fact of the matter is that finding your ideal match at an internet dating service can be a long arduous process. You may have to spend many hours searching the site to find compatible people. When you have found someone who peaked your interest you should not set your expectations too high. By setting high expectations too soon if the person is not mutually interested in you, you will be setting yourself up for failure.

If you receive an email from another member you should try to avoid responding immediately. It is best to wait at least 36 hours before responding to an email. This is one of the most common mistakes people make. Many internet dating experts have agreed that responding too quickly to an email, will make you appear to be desperate in the eyes of the person who sent you the email.

The waiting time will also give you the ability to create a well thought out response.

When responding to an email try to avoid telling the person everything about yourself. It's better to leave certain things to the imagination. You should also try to avoid giving any type of personal information to someone you have just met. Information such as your address, your place of employment, and your telephone number should not be disclosed.

If you have established communication with a potential dating partner and you have been sending emails back an fourth. After you have sent approximately five emails and the conversation is going well, you should ask the person if they would like to chat on the phone.

After you have spoken to the person on the phone you should know whether you would like to go out on a date or whether you would like to move on.

It is imperative that you are honest with the person, and try to focus on positive things when you converse.

When you are looking for a partner via an internet dating service it is important that you have realistic expectations. You should be prepared to put lots of time and effort into it, and try to avoid being discouraged if you are rejected a few times along the way. You must be persistent in order to achieve the type of results you desire.