For some people, dating is a challenge. It is a conquest, a crusade and a sport. As you are neither a competitor or a prize, don't allow yourself to be come a victim to such players. Dating is an affair of the heart and should be treated as such. It is fun to date but it is also serious business. However, when we date online, it is true that we do like a challenge, we like to get the guy, we like to get the gal. It makes us feel good about ourselves to date someone nice and so it would be unfair not to talk about challenge in dating.

More than half of Hong Kong's educated single women or men are prepared to use a dating service to find a life partner, according to a survey by Asia's first lunch-dating agency. In a Lunch Actually survey of educated single men and women aged 21 or over carried out in June, 57 percent said they have tried modern dating methods, which is eight times the number who resorted to traditional ways of finding a partner.

"Longer hours, work culture and gender ratio imbalances are making an impact on the ways people find love in Hong Kong," Lunch Actually co- founder Violet Lim said.The survey findings reflect today's singles are actively exploring new avenues to pursue their special someone. "Dating services that provide targeted and convenient matchmaking are more appealing to busy local professionals."

Modern services include singles events and speed, internet, lunch and online free date. Lim said the three main reasons given by those still single are "the people I'm interested in are already involved or not interested in me," "haven't met anyone I want to be involved with," and "find it hard to meet someone who shares my values or interests."

When it comes to choosing a dating personals service, more than half the respondents rank "size of database" as a very important factor whereas only 21 percent consider cost.

A majority of singles are willing to tell others they have met their special someone through a dating club service but 11 percent would prefer not to do so. The most important criterion in choosing a partner is the ability to communicate while the least is common interests and hobbies. The study found 56 percent of women will not date someone shorter than them. Two-thirds of men do not mind someone who is better educated or earns more.

Challenges in adult dating will always be with us, they are a natural part of our psyche in us wanting to obtain something and someone we feel is out of our reach. When dating make sure that you are not someone else's challenge and be a little cautious. If you yourself are seeking a dating challenge then at least have the respect to date the person properly once they finally say yes to your charms.

Source : thestandard.com.hk, topdatingtips.com

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