According to a recent article I found on the Huffington Post, statistics show there’s a 1 in 33.33 chance an adult will meet his or her partner on an online dating site. With those type of odds, it’s a good idea to know the do’s and don’ts of online dating. Fortunately, Paige Parker from DatingWithoutDrama.com offered up some great do’s and don’ts for men. Here’s a sampling of Paige’s advice:

WRITING YOUR PROFILE

- DO say something about yourself. It makes it impossible to write to you if all you have is a list saying you’re “kind, fun, nice, and want a girl who is attractive and easy-going.” You and everyone else in the world.
- DON’T select “it’s complicated” as a status. Why would I consider meeting a man who is in a situation he can’t end? -EJ

CHOOSING YOUR PHOTO

- Although your mom thinks you are great, DON’T include a photo of you and her. Sweet and endearing as it may appear, it is such a turn off.
- Photos that DON’T impress women include: you and your car, you wedged in between two scantily clad women, you and your ex (even if you think you’ve cleverly cut her out of the photo). -Blossom
- DON’T post webcam photos. A dark picture of you, wearing a gray hoodie scowling at the camera is only going to make me think you are some creep-o unibomber who watches porn at two o’clock in the morning. -tinydancer2009

And, our favorite from the photo category: DON’T send me pics of your penis. Just don’t.

MEETING IN PERSON

- No, we DON’T want to come over to your place on the first date for a “sexy massage.”
- If you’re nervous, DO say so. It’s charming and immediately breaks the ice. I probably am also.
- I DON’T need to hear about the girl in high school who broke your heart and made you scorn all women from then on. You’re 35, get over it. I don’t need to hear about how you have no game and no one will date you. Feign some confidence.

COMMUNICATION

- DON’T come on super strong and then back off.

To read the entire article and all of Paige’s Do’s and Don’ts, go to this page on HuffingtonPost.com.

With our economy continuing to struggle, it’s much more economical and practical to join an online dating site than it is to spend countless hours each week in bars only to see the same people every week. 

You’ll waste a ton of money this way, and more than likely, will be just as lonely the next morning as you were the night before.

However, with online dating, the sky is the limit.  There are so many different types of online dating sites in so many different categories.  If you’re new here, check out the menu to the left, and you can see all the different niche categories available.  With that being said, here are five dating sites that I feel are poised to make a huge impact in 2011. 

That’s the premise of this site. If you’re looking for a casual encounter with a beautiful man or woman, and you are NOT looking for a long-term relationship, then this site is perfect for you. It’s FREE to join, so give it a look. It’s definitely going to be both a popular and controversial site for 2011!

It seems there are quite a few people who feel “trapped” in a dead-end relationship and are looking for a way out. Enter sites like Ashley Madison where singles can discreetly find each other for a midnight rendezvous or for a long-term relationship. Either way, you’re going to have a lot of fun on this site.

It’s definitely worth joining for free just to look around. Just be careful when you join as it’s definitely NSFW…

BBW Dating Sites – Rather than specify a specific site, for this “site”, I’m going to talk about the category as a whole.  If you’re not familiar with the term BBW, it stands for Big Beautiful Woman.  Over the last ten years, the term has really taken off online.  There are a number of BBW dating sites I recommend you join.  You can see all of them in our BBW section. 

The reason why I believe this category will be huge in 2011 is because of a couple of reasons.  First, over the last few years, plus-sized women have become much more confident in their looks and are proud of how they look.  And, second, more and more men are attracted to women with curves.  I think a lot of men are really tired of the emaciated look that Hollywood “thinks” is what America wants.  Thin might be “in”, but “curvy” is reality.  For this reason, I believe BBW dating sites will be huge in 2011.  Join one of our featured BBW sites for FREE here.

Sugar Daddy For Me – You may not have been familiar with Sugar Daddy dating sites a few years ago, but after the events surrounding Tiger Woods’ alleged affairs, Sugar Daddy and Wealthy Dating sites have seen a tremendous increase in traffic and awareness. 

For this reason, I believe they are set to explode in popularity in 2011.  One site that I really like is SugarDaddyForMe.com.  They are one of the oldest sites in the category, and they are definitely one of the largest and best.  With the state of today’s economy, there are more and more beautiful women who can barely make ends meet.  Therefore, if this type of relationship appeals to you, you should check this site out.  I know one thing.  If you’re a rich man who enjoys the company of beautiful women, this site is definitely for you.  Many of the female members are unbelievably gorgeous.  Click here to join for FREE!

Perfectmatch – Perfectmatch is a fantastic site for singles seeking long-term serious relationships.  The site received a ton of publicity a few years back when it was the featured dating site in the movie Must Love Dogs.  Ever since then, it’s star has been on the rise.  One of the reasons why the site is so successful is because of it’s Duet® Total Compatibility System, a groundbreaking approach to helping people find real love and long-lasting relationships. 

The system was co-founded by Dr. Pepper Schwartz, a relationship expert whose expertise has been showcased on numerous shows such as Oprah, The Today Show, Dr. Phil and many others.  Like eHarmony, if you’re single and your goal is to get married, you need to join Perfectmatch.  Click here to join for FREE!

• WealthyMen.com – Like SugarDaddyForMe.com above, it’s a great site for wealthy men seeking beautiful women
• VIPSingles.com – Singles looking to find their best possible match and are ready for a real relationship. Give your love life the VIP treatment!
• Chemistry.com – Like Perfectmatch, it’s a notch above the average dating site.
• Alt.com – It’s for Adults Only and is NSFW, but if you’re into Alternative lifestyles, it’s a must-join!
• MilitaryDatingNetwork.com – If men or women in uniform turn you on, then this site is for you. It’s for both those in the military and those that admire them!

According to a recent article I found on the Huffington Post, statistics show there’s a 1 in 33.33 chance an adult will meet his or her partner on an online dating site. With those type of odds, it’s a good idea to know the do’s and don’ts of online dating. Fortunately, Paige Parker from DatingWithoutDrama.com offered up some great do’s and don’ts for men. Here’s a sampling of Paige’s advice:

WRITING YOUR PROFILE

- DO say something about yourself. It makes it impossible to write to you if all you have is a list saying you’re “kind, fun, nice, and want a girl who is attractive and easy-going.” You and everyone else in the world.
- DON’T select “it’s complicated” as a status. Why would I consider meeting a man who is in a situation he can’t end? -EJ

CHOOSING YOUR PHOTO

- Although your mom thinks you are great, DON’T include a photo of you and her. Sweet and endearing as it may appear, it is such a turn off.
- Photos that DON’T impress women include: you and your car, you wedged in between two scantily clad women, you and your ex (even if you think you’ve cleverly cut her out of the photo). -Blossom
- DON’T post webcam photos. A dark picture of you, wearing a gray hoodie scowling at the camera is only going to make me think you are some creep-o unibomber who watches porn at two o’clock in the morning. -tinydancer2009

And, our favorite from the photo category: DON’T send me pics of your penis. Just don’t.

MEETING IN PERSON

- No, we DON’T want to come over to your place on the first date for a “sexy massage.”
- If you’re nervous, DO say so. It’s charming and immediately breaks the ice. I probably am also.
- I DON’T need to hear about the girl in high school who broke your heart and made you scorn all women from then on. You’re 35, get over it. I don’t need to hear about how you have no game and no one will date you. Feign some confidence.

COMMUNICATION

- DON’T come on super strong and then back off.

To read the entire article and all of Paige’s Do’s and Don’ts, go to this page on HuffingtonPost.com.