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as it affects serotonin levels in the brain. Lev-
els can drop so low that they trigger anxiety and depression. But it 
doesn’t last for ever — after a year levels usually return to normal. It 
may be that we need this chemical response for relationships to survive 
as some have suggested that you have to be mad to fall in love!
a) As you read the text, find the answers the author gives to the following 
questions:
1) What motivates people to seek out love? What role does the 
so-called “self-expansion” play in it? 2) What is the basic reason for 
missing out on opportunities for falling in love? 3) What conditions 
are best for meeting someone and falling in love? 4) What role does 
a person’s appearance play in the process of falling in love? What 
character traits are most important when it comes to falling in love? 
5) Why do people feel depressed or anxious when in love?
8. Read the following text on online dating, a modern trend that has been 
increasing in popularity since the appearance of several free dating Internet sites 
in 2003, and do the tasks following it
Pitfalls of Dating Online
Online dating can be full of fun because of the opportunity to meet 
with other people both local and international. This can be a tool to 
build a lasting relationship, to the extent of finding lifetime partners. 
Although, success stories are rife, people must never eschew the pit-
falls of online dating before taking the plunge.

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Ensuing to the influx of social networking and online dating, a 
plethora of virtual predators pops-up like mushrooms. Internet users 
must take considerable actions, to curtail the acts of these vicious 
criminals. The best weapon, online daters must have, is to equip 
themselves with in-depth knowledge, and information. This way they 
can never become a prey.
Before maundering online, and start finding a virtual date, know-
ing the advantage and disadvantage of dating online must be a pre-
rogative. Having adequate knowledge of the most common pitfalls of 
dating online can help daters avoid scammers and online predators. 
The most common online dating pitfalls are as follows:
The number one pitfall, online daters, must take into consideration, 
is distance. Since, internet connects people; anywhere in the world, 
chances are, daters, will meet various kinds of people from different 
locations. Distance may not be a hindrance, while daters still trying 
know each other. However, when the relationship is already intimate, 
being far from each other will create serious conflicts.
Another pitfall most people fall is the registration cost of these 
dating sites. Although there are some websites, which offer a free 
registration, it is not a guarantee that members will not pay for other 
services such as sending and receiving mails. At first, it may not sound 
costly, since these dating sites will give a free trial period for all new 
members. However, when the trial period expires exorbitant fees will 
start for services members want to avail.
Deception is another pitfall to watch out. As technology continues 
to advance, people can do whatever they want. For this, people behind 
the screen can be incognito and do all deceiving acts they can come 
up. Although there may be photos posted on their profiles, it is not 
an assurance that the image posted is the same person behind the 
screen. Therefore, do not be gullible.
Dating with the boy/girl next door is far better than dating online 
with a faceless stranger. This will save all the heartaches and frustra-
tions, realizing that the person behind the screen is bogus.