Some people are a little reserved when it comes to having an online relationship. This could be because of the terrible experience they have had. Take for example Jane who has a lot of bad experiences with online dating. There is no convincing her to go back to online dating. The first time she went on an online blind date she got mugged the second time it only got worse, she was raped! How do you tell such a person that online dating really works and that there are some great online relationships that take place on the net? Jane is among the unlucky people who fell prey to the Internet predators. However, online relationships really work and some of them are even greater than 'normal' or traditional relationship.

There are many online dating sites that have a lot of singles. With a pool as great as this, you can surely find someone who will interest you. You can almost find a perfect person for you much faster than if you are to employ the traditional way of meeting and dating people. Think of it this way, there are a lot of profiles to choose from. This profiles include a summary of what they like and what they are looking for. If you like their profile, the next logical thing is to contact them. If they like you they will get back to you and you can start having an online relationship.

Once you get into online dating, you should employ all the safety measures that there are to keep you safe from the Internet predators. There is no telling who can be trusted and who cannot. You will first need to know something about the person. Ask the person you are having an online relationship a lot of questions, what you shouldn't do however is sound like you are interrogating him or her. You can still ask all the questions you want without offending someone. Watch out for their the answers they give. Are they well thought out? If they are, they are probably lying. Watch out for inconsistencies in the replies you get. This way, you will be able to get the ones that are not being truthful.

With the coming of the web cam, everything else about online relationship was simplified. If you feel you can not date a man or a woman you can barely see, get your computer fixed with a web cam. This device is a miracle worker and whoever came up with the idea deserves a pat on the back. You and your online partner can agree on the time to meet on the Internet. You can then see each other using the web cam and see each and every reaction he or she produces when you mention some topics. It is very important in a relationship to see the body language of your partner and since in an online relationship you hardly get a chance, you can still see his or her facial reactions. This way you can almost tell what they think about certain issues.