When you’ve found someone online, you want to shout it from the rooftops. You’re happy, you’re dating, and you can finally stop saying that you’re the ‘single friend’ whom everyone pities.

Feels good, doesn’t it?

However, once you get to this point, you might find it difficult to take down that online profile. After all, this relationship might not work, so why not keep your options open?

You aren’t alone. You want to make sure the next Mr. or Mrs. Right can still find you, but isn’t this taking away from your confidence in your current relationship? Absolutely.

You need to give the relationship you have right now the best shot possible – and that means taking down that online profile (yes, all of them) or turning it to an ‘inactive’ mode. This way, you aren’t going to get distracted by all of the potential dates out there. You know, the ones that only seem to pop up when you’re already taken?

If your current partner found you online, they’re not going to think you’re too serious if they can still find your active profile. And if they still have their profile up, you know you’d be suspicious of your long term success too.

Focus on what you have now. If it doesn’t work out, at least you know your profile is effective – and you can always put it back and put yourself back out

Dating Essentials Personal Profiles, Relationship

When you’re down on your luck, sometimes the last thing you want to do is to go out and to meet people. After all, who wants to be with someone who’s moping around and is depressed? But when times are tough, why not reach out to others – you might find love in the process.

If you’ve found yourself ‘between jobs,’ getting out of the house is one of the best things you can do for your mood. Instead of sitting around, worrying about your life, you should think about ways you could help those even more less fortunate – by volunteering. Not only will this fill your days, but it will also fill your heart.

You will feel better about your situation and in turn, you will be able to meet others who are in the same position as you. Working toward a common goal is a great way to meet someone who you might even consider dating – after all, you already have one thing in common. And as an added benefit, knowing that someone else is volunteering their time and talents shows you just how nice of a person they might really be.

So, why not help others while helping yourself at the same time? This recession might just be the best opportunity to spread love and to receive love in return.

Self Confidence Depression, Lonely, Money, Recession, Volunteering