Like regular real-world relationships, online relationships need tending, in order to grow over time. Here's some tips.
1. Take time and make time. Does your online date get in touch with you regularly, and vice versa? Neglecting virtual meetings can be considered abuse or neglect, so treat each other’s time with respect. If it’s lacking, maybe it's time to move on.
2. Communication needs to “feel” right for both of you. If one of you is too pushy about meeting, that can give off bad vibes. So don’t rush. Take time to learn more about each other and develop trust.
3. Respect each other's privacy. Don’t share personal email addresses or digital photos online, for example, if your online date sent you the information in confidential.
4. Share special online and offline fun times. When online, you can send greeting cards, links to favorite places to upload digital photos of your favorite pet, download music and video clips, and so on. For offline, if you’re exchanging addresses or post office boxes, send print greeting cards or postcards or small items from your area (eg. a key chain with your state bird).
Tend your online relationship with care and over time it can sprout and grow.
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