How to Break up Online

It happens to the best of us. It’s not a proud moment. No one actually enjoys knowing that they’ve left someone hanging—and potentially feeling miserable—whether on purpose or not.

Online dating can be tricky to navigate at the best of times, but if you just went through a breakup, the idea of swiping, messaging, and meeting.

The rules of dating have changed. Forget that stuff about playing hard to get, expecting the man to pay, and never having sex on a first date. Read on to discover the new rules of engagement. The writers are doing themselves no favours. Confidence is sexy; arrogance is not. The aim of the online dating game is to catch the eye of someone you have lots in common with. You do this by being original and, above all, specific about your interests.

State which tracks you enjoy, and your favourite place to see your friends. Specific information does more than make you sound interesting — it also gives potential dates something to write to you about. Most grown-ups have a history of exes, hang-ups and maybe a nervous breakdown or two.