(NAPS)—Thegrowing success of online dating has spawned a new set of virtual expressions and emo- tions that are becoming standard for letting e-sparks fly between two people on the Internet. some of the more popular, playful symbols used to catch the eye of a potential partner: Reveal Your True ‘eMoticons’ According to AmericanSingles.com, the largest independent global online dating service, there are at least 15 million people already looking for love eMoticonsare a series of typed symbols site alone. The large numbers mean that people are finding online, with 1.5 million at their new, fast and innovative ways of communicating their feelings. Enter “virtual flirting” with a vengeance. “Flirting is all about attitude and emotions. And interestingly enough,singles are finding thatit’s easy to express themselves online in fun, creative ways that ring true to their personalities,” says Eve Hogan, online relationship expert for AmericanSingles.com. “And those whoare usually a little on the shy side are getting the chance to carefully test the flirting waters from behind the safety of their that express emotions over the Internet. Sampling from AmericanSingles.com: :) smile, ‘Tm so happy.” 3‘) ‘Tm so happy, I could cry.” 3) wink, “Tee-hee.’” 3-> mischievous wink ry grin :-D laughter :-0 surprise, “Oh!” 8-1 bug-eyed 8-0 “Oh MY” 7 kiss 3+} ‘Tm blowing you kiss.” (())** “Hugs and kisses for you.” ((((name)))) ‘Tm giving you hug” [] “Ineed a hug.” :-T straight face, ‘I say nothing” time ever, they’re getting the :-# censored, ‘Mum's the word.” themselves.” But cyber-spontaneity wouldn’t be the same without something called “eMoticons”—the cybersolution to emotions. According to online relationship expert Hogan, the following are :-& speechless,‘Im tongue-tied.” -\ H{ ambivalent,cynical nose to nose computer screen. For the first opportunity to go all out and be :( frown,‘I'm sad.” :-[ pouting
