Internet Dating

Life in the 21st century gives us far more dating options than previous generations ever had. Whilst they could only usually meet people in the traditional places, such as through friends, at work and parties - we now have access to a whole host of less conventional ways of hooking up with people. With so many new forms of communications now available, such as text messaging, mobile phones, the Internet and email, the rules of dating have radically changed.

Whether you're looking for friendship, a spot of harmless flirting, or a future Mr or Mrs, the web can be the perfect place to meet someone. Internet dating puts you in control of the whole process, so you have the final say over whom you approach, which advances you respond to and whether things progress past first base (or even that far!). There's no shortage of potential dates, either - the number of visitors to Internet dating sites are rising every year. Let's face it; anything we can do to widen our dating options is worth considering!

In this section, you'll find a guide to everything you needed to know about online dating and even flirting by text - with helpful advice on what to do, how to decipher the lingo, and a look at the all-important safety tips.