All posts tagged with online dating profiles

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 →

I just found out there’s a “Dating for Dummies” book. There are so many books out there for dummies that I feel like an idiot for not having one. I’m lying. I have two – one on yoga and another on European history. I’ve read neither so that makes me a moron for wasting my money. That said, apparently Dating for Dummies has been well received. Psychologist Joy Browne covers a number of pertinent topics so that singles enjoy dating… read more →

I heard a radio show recently asserting that, every month, single men and women spend between $100 to a full $1000 on dates, as well as everything to do with dating from buying the perfect fitting shirt to getting the hopeful bikini wax. I don’t know how accurate the stat is but I do believe that singles spend a fair bit of their change and time on looking attractive. Yet they’ll join a dating site and spend little time and… read more →

A few friends read my blog the other day that suggested sending a gracious no thanks when you’re not interested (I sound like a prissy Miss Manners all of a sudden) in someone who musters up the courage to contact you. I’ve since been told that doing so can end up with you getting a nasty email back from an offended spurned suitor. Well, so what? If you get an angry email in return, ignore it or block the person.… read more →

Ultimately this topic will be a plug for my dating service but, in reality, it’s meant to help you and it can. If you’re having trouble figuring out what to write on your dating profile, but you think you can’t afford investing $80 toward finding lasting love (boy I’m leveraging this!) then I suggest you fill out the questionnaire on this site. It’s short, fun and free. More importantly, it’ll help you take a fresh look at yourself and give… read more →

What’s the online dating etiquette when someone sends you an email or wink of interest but you’re not interested back? A lot of people just delete and move on. I really don’t suggest that. If someone had enough interest to contact you, it’s just basic courtesy to write back even if it’s with a polite “no thanks”. Seriously. Can you imagine how you’d feel if it was the other way around? My suggestion is to say a simple: “Thanks for… read more →

If you have an online dating profile that lists off a number of adjectives to describe you, then you need profile help.  If your dating profile sounds something like this: “I’m loyal, fun, warm, intelligent and caring” then your profile sounds like too many others. That’s not good. Online dating is highly competitive and you need to come alive on screen.  Instead of adjectives, tell stories that speak volumes about you. Why say you’re fun when you can tell a… read more →

Does your online dating profile say you’re looking for someone honest? I see this much sought-after trait written in a number of dating profiles. Truth is, if someone dishonest thinks you’re hot, they’re going to contact you whether you want them to or not. Besides, if they’re dishonest do you honestly think they’ll be honest about it? There’s no guarantee that you’ll find an honest person but there are ways to protect yourself from players. For one, read a dating… read more →

A lot of first-time online daters can be intimated by having to post a picture of themselves on a dating site. Besides the fact that a lot of people think they’re not photogenic, there’s also the concern that they’ll be seen, or “caught” rather, by people they know. But remember, if someone you know sees you online, it’s because they too are online. There’s no shame in it. Online dating has become a  norm.  It’s as common as meeting new… read more →