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By keeping an open mind and using your instincts, social networking sites can be a great place to make new contacts. Remember even if the contacts you make turn out to be not potential romantic partners expanding your social network is valuable, and can lead you to your perfect partner.

Here are a few suggestions how you can use the power of social networking sites to expand your potential dating contacts.

1. Use a chat room - All these kinds of sites will have a chat feature, chat rooms or one on one chat online, is a great way to make that initial contact in a safe anonymous way, and a way in which you can decide who is interesting to you and which contacts you may wish to take further.

2. Form or join an interest group - On your chosen site there will be groups of people with special interests that you can join and meet up with like minded people online, and if there isn't one that you like you can always start your own.

3. Explore friendship first - When you find people with whom you feel compatible it doesn't always mean you will be compatible for romance. If you start with the attitude that you are just trying to connect with new people, many of your contacts may turn into great social acquaintances or friends. By not ruling people out, just because you don't see that instant romantic spark, you will truly enhance your social life and who knows things can change and it may lead you to that special someone.

4. Be polite and open minded - It is possible you will receive a message from another member that you feel is not worth taking the time to write a response. If you take that extra couple of minutes to write a short reply, you never know where that contact may lead. It is possible that by being open minded, that other member could prove to be helpful by introducing you to someone else, or by helping you network for career advancement. You never know, so it never hurts to be polite.

Using the above tips you should be able to leverage the power of any social networking site, they are always free and there are lots you can try. As with all online dating you should remember that the internet allows people to remain anonymous, and a few people you encounter will practice deceit and fraud. Always keep safety in mind and be cautious. Never give out personal information, be weary and never meet face to face without letting someone know where you will be, and what you are doing, or better still taking someone with you, and always meeting a public place.

Social networking sites are great places to meet new people, do not be too focused on meeting a romantic partner Keep an open mind, and use the comprehensive features available on the site ou will will expand your social network. Who knows where that will lead, have fun!