Just like regular real-world relationships, online
relationships need tending, to grow over time. Here are some quick growing
tips.
1. Take time and make time. Does your
online date get in touch with you regularly? Do you do the same? Neglecting
virtual meetings can be considered abuse or neglect, so treat each other’s time
with respect. If it’s lacking, might mean time to move on.
2. Communication needs to “feel” right
for both of you. If one of you is too pushy about meeting, for instance, that
can give off bad vibes. So don’t rush. Take time to learn more about each other
and develop trust.
3. Respect each others privacy. Don’t
share personal email addresses or digital photos online, for example, if your
online date sent you the information in confidence.
4. Share special online and offline fun
times. Online – send greeting cards, links to favorite places to upload digital
photos of your favorite pet, download music and video clips, post on favorite
forums of interest. Offline- if you’re exchanging addresses or post office
boxes, send print greeting cards and postcards, small items from your area
(like a key chain with your state bird).
Tend your online relationship. Water it with care and over
time it can sprout and grow.
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