When it comes to the dating scene, honestly is always the best policy. Being straight up with anyone that you are conversing with online will assure that you don't lead them on, and lead to something that you don't want later. If you are constantly lying to uphold a relationship, it is wise to realize that the relationship is going nowhere and that you need to move on to someone else.

Online dating is a place that still demands respect. You have to understand that others are just looking for the right person to have fun with or eventually settle down with.

Your communication not only on the profile, but in contacts should be respectful. You should never be lewd with your comments or harsh about a person's appearance.

Rather than not responding to a person who has contacted you or when you have lost interest you should send them a little note. Explain that they are not what you are looking for and though you have had some interesting conversations you are really looking for the right person.

You should also avoid white lies. If you don't like something be honest instead of saying you do like it or that something might be fun. For instance if you don't like baseball don't say you'd enjoy going to a game or watching it on television.

Everyone wants to find companionship whether it be someone to simply hang out with in the short term or a life long commitment. But even in the anonymous online dating world, respect if extremely important. Therefore, you should never lie about your job, income, or age.

Concentrating on the positives of online dating and not the negatives will make the experience pleasant for both parties when making a contact. Lies never are good because you will eventually get caught in one and disrespect is not called for because it will ultimately happen to you. If there is little or no interest, be honest and tell a person.