Psychology is important in online dating

Online dating has come to prominence in recent years and is now responsible for getting thousands of couples together each year.

Its success cannot be called into question, but there is still some confusion over how best to succeed when looking for a partner on the internet.

A particularly shrewd move is to realise that psychology plays a massive role in online dating, so working out what others are thinking and how you should portray yourself is crucial.

You should always be looking to set the right impression, so do not appear needy or high-maintenance, as this will put prospective dates off.

Similarly, you should be trying to work out exactly what you need to know about other people, based on what they give away in their correspondence with you.

Those who can read the minds of others most accurately might just be best placed to make all the right moves.