All posts tagged with online dating advice
Online dating without drama or games.
“No drama, no games” is such a popular instruction on online dating profiles that I even see it in the headlines. Does anyone really think that’ll work? Imagine an ad saying, “no cyclists” or “no cooks” or “no bichon frise owners”. I bet every cyclist, cook and little dog owner would read it. By putting “no drama, no games” in your profile, you’re attracting the very people you want to avoid. Lindsay Lohan herself might drunk dial you. Besides, do… read more →
Luv hurts online dating profiles.
A little while ago, I noticed “truly hip” people (the quotation marks used here are symbolic of dripping sarcasm) throwing around the expression I heart rather than I love. Evidently, it was meant to be cute. As a writer, I found it annoying. I’m fine with heart as a symbol for love. After all, who doesn’t like the ads: I (heart symbol) New York. However, to use it instead of love in a sentence is as contrived as putting little… read more →
Dating profile pictures that make me go “oh come on”.
Profile picture of a woman in a bikini and heels. Profile picture of a woman in a bath towel. Profile picture of cleavage. Profile picture of cleavage and a tattoo. Profile picture of a man holding a newborn baby. Profile picture of man with arm around elderly mother. Profile picture of man kissing a litter of puppies. I’m picking up on a theme. I’ve noticed a lot of women who seem to think that the way to a man’s heart… read more →
Kate Houston on LA’s the “Gentlemen’s Club” podcast.
Fun clip on online dating with comedians Hammer and Bacon. You can hear them at http://gentlemensclubpodcast.com http://www.onlineprofilewriter.com/gentlemens-club.mp3
Kate Houston on CHQR Radio.
Short clip with quick tips on writing your online dating profile. http://www.onlineprofilewriter.com/CHQR-interview.mp3
Kate Houston on the Dr. Laurie show.
Short clip from the popular Dr. Laurie relationship show. http://www.onlineprofilewriter.com/drlaurietwo.mp3
Kate Houston on The Guy Show.
Short clip of the popular call-in show that gives advice on all things “men”. http://www.onlineprofilewriter.com/guyshow.mp3
Online dating and safety.
People hear bad stories about online dating then assume that it’s unsafe and filled with perverts. Fact is, everyone has had a bad date whether they met online or not. This is not just an online phenomenon. If you think about it, there are horror stories about everything from restaurants to hotel bed sheets (sorry) but we overcome, right? Consider this: when you take up online dating, you know you’re dealing with strangers. As such and thankfully, most of us… read more →
Kate Houston on air with Dr. Laurie.
Short clip of Kate’s hour long show with Dr. Laurie. http://www.onlineprofilewriter.com/drlaurie1.mp3
How long do you invest in that first online date?
Some people have “interview” dates where they meet and chat briefly over coffee before deciding whether or not to have “real” follow up date. Give me a break! How many people are great under that kind of pressure? Unless you’re meeting a standup comic or Anthony Robbins (who, btw, is married), chances are most people – including yourself – won’t be able to come across dynamic, interesting, sincere, friendly, funny, hip, cool, different “in a good way”, sexy, sweet, affectionate,… read more →
