Now, once you’ve selected that perfect picture, you might need to scan it. Here are a few tips that can help this process run smoothly:

When scanning your image, make sure you do a preview scan first. This will help scanner locate image and ensure you only copy picture - not entire scanner bed. Photocopies often do not scan very well. If you have a scanner, it is best to scan original image to achieve best quality. You might want to consider, once image is on your computer, using Cropping Tool. Cropping is an excellent way to remove unnecessary and distracting elements from your picture.

After you have selected and scanned a photo, you can upload it onto your profile; however, there are certain guidelines to be remembered before you post a picture. They are as follows:

The picture must be of you; do not try to pass a friend, family member, celebrity, etc off as yourself. The picture cannot contain any contact information; this can be potentially dangerous. Do not include phone numbers, addresses, etc. Do not include sexually graphic pictures; this rule covers touching yourself or others in a sexual way (this includes masturbation), sexual intercourse or use of bodily fluids. Your picture can be rejected if it is copyrighted, unless you have permission from original artist. Your picture can also be rejected if it is deemed to be offensive, obscene, or violent.

The photo can, ultimately, be most important part of your profile; chose it wisely and see reactions it gets!

Tip Five: Pay Attention. This is, possibly, most important tip you could follow. In an email, any one can sound wonderful--in real life, it’s much more difficult. When you are becoming involved with someone on Love Empire, watch for ‘red flags’, or odd behavior. For example, if during an online session, your date suddenly becomes angry or aggressive toward you and then, won’t explain why, you should take this into consideration. If one sentence could upset him/her in such a way, it might be cause to worry. Also, pay attention to any attempts to pressure or control you. For instance, if your date is constantly making demeaning comments about you, there is a strong chance that he/she is trying to manipulate you into feeling inferior; therefore, you become an easier target to control. Finally, watch out for inconsistencies with information that your date provides you or evasive answers to questions. If your date displays any of following problems, it would be well-advised to reconsider your relationship:

1. He/she provides inconsistent information about age, interests, appearance, marital status, profession, employment, etc. 2. He/she refuses to speak to you on phone after you have established an 3. online relationship; or, he/she will only speak on a strangely specific 4. timeframe. 5. He/she will not answer any direct questions about themselves. They will 6. either give you a vague answer or will simply turn question back to you. 7. He/she will only provide photos of large groups of people, making it 8. impossible for you to find them.

Online dating can be an exciting and fulfilling part of your life; just remember to follow these tips and act accordingly.