This sounds awful. Sign me up, I guess.
I met my wife online 6 years ago. Here's what learned in my 3 years of online dating.
-Be honest but not grumpy.
-Be willing to talk to lots of people through messaging without the expectation of a date.
-Be willing to go on dates doing things you normally wouldn't do.
- do not talk about ex! It sounds like common sense, but if you've been with yours for any length of time, it's hard not to since she's been involved in most things you've done for a good while. It will slip out in conversation. Be conscious of it and try not to do it.
I would start talking with several girls At once. Sometimes 2 messages a week, others were 4 messages a day. (Gotta remember, they are getting hundreds of hits daily to sort through. Too fast a response could mean clingy, crazy, or has nothing going on in their life).
After about 2 weeks(or less sometimes) of messaging, THEY would say we should hang out. I always let them decide when we should meet In person.
I ALWAYS invited them to my place even if i had to pick them up at theirs.
If they feel comfortable enough to ask you to hang out and come to your house on the first date guess what....the odds are in your favor my friend.
That formula worked for me 100% of the time if it got to that point. Sometimes it didn't get to that point and that's ok. That's why you message with multiple people at once.
I can't say there weren't some girls that probably belonged in the loony bin, but every girl that made it to my house went all the way.
after that is when they really let out the strange behavior. Some wanted to move in and have a family the next week while others didn't want to talk to me anymore. Just a- "thanks i needed that" kinda deal.
I actually had a lot of fun and was luckier in those 3 years than the decade before it. Sometimes 2-3 girls a week. It was a ride man!
Good luck barf, it's an interesting world out there and depending on what sites you join, you're about to find out all about it. Enjoy the ride.