4. Cut down on expenses. If the relationship is a long-distance one it is easy to cut down on expenses. Finding a calling plan that provides decent rates will lower the cost of telephone bills. Making small investments like a microphone or webcam for the computer so that the talking can be done for free over the Internet is an excellent way to save money. Travel costs can be really expensive. Find a way to collect airmiles or reward points that can be applied to plain, train or bus tickets. Planning trips in down season can result in large discounts through special rates and travel packages. Also, sharing the cost of the relationship will prevent one partner from feeling burdened financially and will foster a sense of equality.

5. Don't be afraid to take carefully planned risks! No matter what a person decides either for or against Internet dating, one thing can be agreed upon is that risk is involved. However, this can be said about meeting someone in conventional ways as well. In fact, there are risks involved for every decision we make, every day of our lives. One just has to come to the conclusion of whether or not the outcome is worth it.