SMITHTOWN — Fran Greene, author of "The Flirting Bible" and flirting, dating and relationship coach, shares her tips on how to navigate the waters of internet dating. Internet dating has exploded in popularity in recent years, allowing people to find and start meaningful relationships without leaving the house.

Her tips include thinking of online dating as a journey, to stay confident and optimistic and to simply join a dating website rather than obsessing over finding the "perfect" site.