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One thing no one fantasizes about is writing that online dating profile, over and over again. Your name, age, looks aren't too stressful to write about. It's trying to come up with a pleasant, attractive and informative way of saying everything else that makes profile writing a troublesome aspect of online dating.
When choosing a user name or login for the site take the time to come up with something you won't dislike in another month. Don't go for something cutesy or slutty you will be sick of and stuck with. Be creative too and not another Jenny29583 or Mark4Yu. Write in complete sentences, check your spelling, grammar, punctuation and proofread for typos. Sloppy profiles are a turn off. I consider anyone who can't proofread their profile and fix mistakes isn't all that interested in how they present themselves or who they find. I want someone who cares to find the very best, me, of course. Be honest. Remember, the idea is that you will eventually meet these people. You can't hide those extra pounds forever so just admit them upfront and be done with it. Whatever you try to hide or ignore, just be honest and it becomes a non-issue rather than a road block. None of us are perfect, we all have flaws, issues and things we aren't real proud of. We are all imperfect. Never include your full name, phone number or address. Those are vulnerable to being picked up by spammers or someone looking for an ID to borrow. Read the ads others have written, what are they looking for and what parts of their ads appeal to you? Likely, you are looking for someone like yourself with the same general background. So, what appeals and attracts you to a profile? Use that information in making your own profile. Get a friend to give you some help with a self description. Make some notes. Take time to really think about how your profile will present you to the people you want reading it. Turn your quirks and flaws into positives. Show your good attitude. Talk about who you are, not just how you look. What are your interests, hobbies, plans for the future? What places have you seen and hope to see later? What's great about your life, your job/ career? When you read an ad how important are the little things like eye colour, hair colour and height? Put more effort into writing about more than your physical looks. Let people get to know you, your sense of humour, your geeky, brainy side, or your passions. Tell us about your life and the life stage you are at: kids, career, retirement, college, etc. Those are the things people will remember. Go To Page: 1 2
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