Finding Love Online - How to Get Noticed
submitted: Jun 22nd 2008 |
by: SarahLove
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If you are having trouble meeting men in real life, maybe it is time to consider online dating. More and more people are doing it, which increases your odds of success. Online dating has a lot of advantages over traditional dating. Christian Carter offers some great tips for women trying their hand at finding love online, a few of which I will cover below.
Unlike in real life, online you can do extensive screening of a large number of men, by skimming their profiles. This gives you a lot of control that does not exist face-to-face. What's more, you can create a profile that will attract the type of man you are looking for, so you don't have to waste time with men that are wrong for you.
Your online profile needs to stand out from the crowd, if you want to be noticed. Most profiles are predictable and uninteresting- just read a few to see for yourself. One way to make yourself stand apart is to illustrate your personality by telling stories instead of describing yourself. This will show that you are creative, and will be a refreshing change from the usual run-of-the-mill profile.
One of the first things you will want to do when you set up your profile is to set up an email account that is not in any way linked to your personal email account. This will help you to keep track of your responses, as well as keeping respondents an arm's length away from your personal account. This will also make it easy for you to delete your account, need be.
Your picture is worth a thousand words, so make it count. Don't be trashy; avoid showing too much skin or being too provocative. I think we both know exactly what sort of attention that will attract, and it is definitely not the way to meet a guy with long-term potential. Make good eye contact in your picture, and sport your most winning smile. Glamour shots are never a good idea, unless you really do wear that much makeup and hairspray in real life!
What you write in your profile is going to tell a man what you are like in real life, so take care to avoid negativity. Be positive, and keep it fresh and light. Write about things you find funny, places you love, and what you do for a good time. These things will excite a guy by showing him your fun side, and the things you could enjoy together.
Be sure to avoid any sort of negative talk about your exes or about other women. This will send the wrong message, and may turn away the man you are actually looking for.
If you stick to some of these guidelines in your profile, you will be shocked at how many responses you will get in the fist day. But don't take it from me, go ahead and try it yourself.
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