Guide for OKCupid Dating

The general rule when it comes to finding people you’re interested in is “if you like them, let them know.” You can’t just wait for them to come to you, and besides, online dating is supposed to strip away all of the anxieties around “I don’t want to be the one to make the first move.” Act on your interest, and send them a message before the cold, hard algorithms tear you apart forever.

As a young guy who did his fair share of OKCupid and online dating, I’m well aware of the struggles and frustrations of the endeavor. The typical steps of progressing through online dating seem to go like this, for most guys:

1. No replies whatsoever
2. Finally a few lukewarm replies
3. Eventually, some numbers, but no dates
4. Dates, but often flake
5. Consistent dates, no lays
6. Finally, consistent lays

The good news, lads, is that I’m going to help you shortcut it all with these five tips that will help you right off the bat.