The University of Michigan did a sociology study and found that when it comes to online dating, there are 2 things to consider: Deal makers and deal breakers.

As people go through dating profiles, the decisions they make is whether to dismiss immediately or browse more closely. And the main deal breaker is having a online profile with no photo. Most such profiles get dismissed immediately. So if you want people to at least go through the rest of the profile, upload that great picture of yours.

Smoking was also on the list. Apparently, it led to a drop of interest 10-fold. So if you are a smoker, don’t reveal it on your dating profile. As it turns out, people have become much pickier these days.

Age seemed to be the biggest deal breaker especially for women. You would think this would have been an issue with men. Turns out overall, women were 400 times less likely to go through profiles of men who were much older than themselves. This was more prevalent in women who were in their 20s.

Height was also something most women considered. Most viewed profiles of men who were about 6 inches taller. Elizabeth Bruch, lead sociologist of the study thinks, men cared about height mainly because of the fear of being “rejected if they aren’t quite a bit taller than their potential mates.”

When it came to weight, men tended to ignore profiles of heavy-set women. On the other hand, some women seemed to prefer heavier-set men.

If the results are anything to go by, people seemed more lenient at the messaging stage and harshest at the browsing stage. During browsing, the main focus is the deal breakers; the instant elimination of all those who don’t fit the cut. However, Ken-Hou Lin, a sociologist at the University of Texas, Austin, says: “I expect positive selection to kick in at a later stage of the search.”

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When dating online, most of us have experienced our fair share of frustrations that come with sending messages. You compose what you believe to be the perfect messages only to find your inbox empty weeks later. So what kind of messages elicit responses?

Cosmopolitan went ahead and asked real men what kind of messages they REALLY wish women sent them. The men shared their expectations and gave insights on the messages that inspire them and those that don’t.

First off, men want women to message first. Much as a few women make the first move online, most don’t. Apparently, ” It makes me more interested in her if she puts in the effort to get the ball rolling,” said this guy Andrew.

Once you have set the ball rolling, ask follow-up questions. Men view this more as a conversation than an interrogation.

Cosmo also found that men wanted women to spice up their conversation. Apparently, they prefer one to write more than just a “Hi”. They prefer more stimulating conversations with one guy mentioning that he wishes women would engage more in political debate.

Being honest about what one is feeling is also something they prefer as opposed to ghosting (disappearing without a warning). “At least be honest and say you’re not feeling it,” said one. On being honest, they also wish women would be more transparent and straight forward about what they are looking for in a man –“If you are not interested, don’t bother,” said Josh, 23.

And if you want to keep the conversation going, reply. Apparently, if a woman doesn’t reply within 6 hours, a quarter of the men will strike her off.

So there you have it ladies…

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Being single can be very lonely despite age. Being in love isn’t just meant for the younger generation. We all want someone we can share our sunset years with. So if you are a senior and you are looking for love, be rest assured that there are other seniors who want to find someone just as much as you do. And what better and easier way to find that special someone than online dating? Here you are guaranteed to find someone within your age group (or even younger if that’s what you are looking for).

Below are some of the tips you can follow to find that love online:

1. Familiarize yourself with the online dating world.

We live in a technologically advanced world and almost every household has a computer and internet connection. Well if you find yourself not in touch with this virtual world, you may want to keep yourself up to date with some of the features which will make your online dating journey easier.

Get someone to show you how to write a good online profile, how to upload pictures, chat online and how to send messages. These are some of the power features that will make your online dating experience worthwhile. So don’t let your lack of knowledge about how all these features work get in the way of you finding that special someone.

2. Register on an appropriate dating site.

If you want to date someone younger, more power to you. But if you want to be matched with someone within your age group, then it makes sense to subscribe to a dating site that has members who are within that age group. This will definitely increase your chances.

3. Be Safe

Much as online dating is safe, there are some unscrupulous individual who target the older generation and take advantage of them because of the assumption that they are well established financially.

DON’T divulge your financial status or details when you are communicating online. Give yourself some grace period before you share your phone number and when you do, give your mobile phone as opposed to home phone which can easily be traced.

If your online account goes great and you decide to meet in person, meet at a public place.

4. Be patient

Whether online or offline, finding the perfect match is not always easy. So when dating online, don’t give up too easily if you find that 6 months down the line you haven’t made a single meaningful connection. There are numerous testimonies of people who found love just when they were about to pull down their online dating profiles.

Be persistent. Don’t surrender too soon. Take heart at the fact that with every passing day, there is always someone new joining the dating site.

If you get frustrated, take a break. Review and update that profile, hire someone to spruce it up for you, put up new pictures and come back for a fresh start.

5. Go easy on the age gap

Also don’t be too rigid with the age group. You might be surprised that your love could be 5 years younger than your target category and could be having all the other qualities you are looking for. So be easy and keep playing around with that age gap.

6. Have fun!

Dating shouldn’t be a chore. It’s meant to be fun. Bring out your youthful self when you meet someone new online. Enjoy your dating experience… Chat away and flirt all you want. Use this as an opportunity to get to know someone better. It’s never that serious!

There are so many seniors today who have met online. So follow your heart and always remember to stay smart and safe. Be positive. There is someone for everyone! All the best.

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