Choose the right nickname. You may think that nicknames allow more anonymity in chat rooms and messaging services; however your nickname says loads about your personality, self-respect and worldview. Having a sexually explicit nickname may seem funny to you, but the chances of dating will be severely reduced. In fact, you might find that people avoid you like the plague.
Be honest about yourself. If you have struck up a relationship with somebody that you like, don't create an image of yourself that is false and pretentious. Remember at some point, the two of you are going to have to meet, and when the truth is discovered, it will be the last time you hear from that person, physically or online. Also, avoid embellishing too much on your history or achievements, otherwise you will be spending a lot of time and energy creating more lies to maintain the illusion which can only be done for so long. Once truth finally comes out, you can say goodbye to your relationship.
Avoid taboo topics. Unless you and your online partner are of the same political persuasion, rather avoid politics. While learning about each other's cultural and religious diversity is a good way of getting to know each other, it is important to keep conversations on these topics healthy and to steer away from insults, no matter what your beliefs may be.
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