Cyberspace has
slowly integrated into almost all aspects of our lives, even our social and
romantic relationships. Online Dating
Life has received criticisms from doubters and skeptics who believe that they
can't be compared to the relationship developed in waking life. However, before
we decide to agree with the views of the so-called experts, let us first
consider all the advantages and disadvantages of online relationships.
The Pros of Online Dating Life
Young people,
these days are developing and maintaining a relationship online. The increasing
attention towards online dating is
due to teens' safety. For instance, most parents believe that young adults
today are no longer allowed to gather together in the park, streets, and parks
due to security concerns. Most parents will only allow their kids to have a 'digital
meet-up.' This virtual gathering that mostly happens on social media platforms
has been steadily increasing as most teens today became natives of the digital
realm. The recent pandemic accentuated the need to keep things in the cyber
world.
Through cyber relationships, people
will be able to present themselves more positively. Their 'impression
management' that can be efficiently conducted online will turn into a vital
motivator that the children require for social acceptance and self-esteem.
However, specific issues and points need to be addressed at a certain period.
The Cons of Online Dating Life
When a person is
just communicating online, we tend to disregard the non-verbal form of
communication. The way a person talks, laugh even the simple mannerism and hand
gesture while speaking is essential. Some people will say that a cyber relationship is a perfect
opportunity to fall in love without considering the physical aspect of your
potential partner. However, there should still be some level of physical
attraction that needs to be established before you decide to go into a serious
relationship.
Knowing the
personality of your prospected dating partner online is fine, but a
face-to-face meeting should follow it to realize if you are attracted to each
other. We have all heard the story about a person falling in love with someone
they've never met, but their 'love' towards that person is just a product of
their imagination. The pleasant exchange in a conversation conducted online is just feeding your fantasy.
Since you do not see them in person, your mind creates an image of the person
you desire.
You need to
transform your online relationship into a real-life relationship. The
sooner the reality is presented to us, the faster we can create an intelligent
decision. In most cases, people who are turning to the digital world are those
people who can't achieve their desire in the real world. You need to be careful
and protect yourself online. There may be honest people, but there are also
deceptive people who will make the entire experience stressful.
How to Spot Fake Online Dating
Profiles
It is easy for us to decode the fake from the authentic
in the real world. There are apparent signs that determine a fake bag from a
genuine such as the logo, stitches, pattern, and the materials used. However,
it is pretty challenging for us to separate the fake profile from the authentic
person in the online dating life, so you should always be careful in
establishing a cyber relationship. According to the statistics, at least 1/10
of profiles on online dating sites are fake, and it results in more than $50
million for scam-related romance. The average number of fake profiles that
dating sites delete daily is around 600. So, what are their determining factors
in distinguishing the fake profile from the authentic? Here are some of the
similarities you can spot on phony dating profiles.
Relationship Status
Based on a recent study, scammers like to receive
sympathy from others. This is how they attract their possible victim. One of
the ways to do it is to use "widowed" as an online relationship
status to receive compassion and empathy from others. Around 63% of all the
fake profiles that were banned have this status. By using the
"widowed" status, people will see them as more vulnerable and
harmless human beings.
Educational Background
A considerable number of fake profiles also contains
similar educational background. More than 50% of them claim that they have a
doctorate status and 32% have a post-graduate degree. Scammers like to appear
educated, so people will see them as someone with no capacity to scam others.
Photo
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If you look at the fake profile, you will notice that
they have a pretty limited amount of photos (maybe 2 or 3). They also use the
profile photo of a model or their favorite actor. As much as possible, scammers
and fake profiles do not want to reveal their true personalities. We have to be
discerning about this factor before we even consider the idea of cyber
relationships. Do not initiate a conversation with someone because they have a
pretty striking photo. If they have a massive collection of photos, take a look
at the names of their albums. Genuine profiles usually name their album with
the name of the place and the date that the picture was taken. The fake profile
seems to be random in naming their album, such as "Friend,"
"Family," or "School."
Details
Similar to their photo, the details included in their
online dating profile are not detailed. They have a wide range of preferred
partners most of the time, and they are willing to date any religion, height,
weight, age, and race. One person can't be too lazy when filling out their
profile. So when you see someone with barely any information included in their
profile, be sure to avoid interacting with that person.
Small Network
If you noticed their friend list, they have a low
amount of people connected with them. They will send an invitation to random
users and wait for them to accept their request. No one knows them in real
life, and they do not interact with others that often unless people will
approach them first. No one tends to
notice their posts, and they seem virtually inexistent.
These are similar signs that are constantly found in
fake or scammers' profiles. Be cautious with those people and be wise when
involving yourself in an online dating life.
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