Did you ever wonder if the one you’re thinking of dating online was actually the person they said they were? Are they real? Do they really have those two beautiful kids and that summer home in Malibu Beach? Well, if it looks too good to be true on their online dating profile, then it’s definitely worth a second look.
Online dating is a touch and feel thing rather than a logically thought-out process. You have to make your way through the mire of doubt and uncertainty, knowing that you will reach your goal in the end. However, along the way there are beacons of light that guide you on your way. They’re called social media!
The world’s most popular social network has to be useful for more than just sharing vacation photos, right? So that’s where you go first to see if the guy who says he’s the Monk who sold the Ferrari really is a mendicant who has given up his worldly possessions. Seriously, though, the posts and shares on a person’s Facebook account can tell you far more than an online dating profile. If there is a minor difference, that is fine…as long as there aren’t any glaring contradictions, you can pretty much consider it a safe bet.
When it comes to professional background, there’s no better verification portal than LinkedIn. A person’s profile on this network for professionals is pretty much their public résumé. You can validate facts such as employment, etc., but you can also see who they’re connected to in their field. If you’re both in the same line of work, then it’s very likely that there are common connections that can further validate the authenticity of their online dating profile. But be careful where you tread when you go down this road: it might lead you down a path you will regret.
The Real Source of Great Information
Social networks are great because they typically open up a person’s life to public scrutiny. However, online profiles can always be faked – consistently, too. Just because a guy says he works at IBM and you find out from other sources that he does, it doesn’t automatically mean he’s a straightforward person.
The best way to find out about your online date is, well, to ask them. Yes, often, an open dialog can reveal far more about a person than any online profile you may manage to dig up. In fact, why don’t you open up first and tell your date all about you; that often prompts them to reciprocate.
What a person tells you during a private conversation is often impossible to find out on your own, so be open yourself, and you’ll notice that the information highway is actually well within your reach!
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