Any relationship can be hard to build, but an online dating relationship can be particularly tricky to get right.
When you’re starting a relationship with somebody who lives locally and you see every day, it can be so much easier to read your partner’s body language, to discuss their ambitions and see their real emotions.
Online dating websites work a little differently, and while there is no end of great tools to use, such as online video chat, you have to know what questions to ask and which topics to discuss so that your relationship has a real chance of moving forwards positively.
We’ve put together a list of five things you can ask that can help your online dating relationship grow stronger.
What do you want out of an online dating relationship?
Well, first things first, let’s attack this head-on! When you’re starting an online dating relationship you have zero chance of success if you’re looking for different things or both have different aims. Ask this question nice and early to make sure you’re both on the same page.
Are you seeing anybody else?
This may seem a little forthright, but some people openly sign up to online dating websites to meet more people. They freely discuss the fact that they may already be seeing someone else and they’re building online dating relationships for different purposes, or maybe a bit of fun. So, get this out in the open and ask her if there is anyone else on the scene. You can tell her of your status as well.
What are your hopes for the future when it comes to romance?
This may not be one for your first date, but it’s a good thing to discuss what she wants from a long-term relationship. If your online dating relationship is going well, what you don’t want to do is find out six months down the line that you want very different things in the future. For example, she may dream of getting married and starting a family while you may shudder at the thought. Best find out now!
How do you relax or what do you like to do for fun?
A simple one, but a good one. It helps to establish common hobbies and interests, but also it is healthy to know what your partner enjoys doing to relax or have fun in her own time.
What are your goals/dreams?
Finally, let’s go broader with our questions. Ask her what she wants out of life. Career wise, does she want to move up the career ladder or is she happy in an easy-going job? Will any long work hours or overseas travel jeopardise your hopes of a successful online dating relationship? This is a good question to ask to see I you’re going to be compatible in the future.