Women’s Tips to Reading and Placing Online Profile
One of the first things I had noticed after deciding to take the plunge and set up an online dating profile was just how many people there were to choose from. At first glance, this may seem great, because after all I was unable to meet thousands of singles at my job. However, in the end, it soon becomes confusing. How is it possible to sift through the endless number of possible matches? So I decided I had to do some research, and asked various veterans of the online dating game what to look for. Here are some quick tips that I believe will help you be a successful online dater:
Whether in real life or online life, you only have one opportunity to make that first impression. Nothing says more about you than your screen name. Using screen names that are somewhat informative, but not overly informative are recommended. For example, you may use a screen name like “JennyLikesAerobics” but avoid inserting a sexual innuendo, such as “naked” in your screen name. Also try to avoid plain screen names such as “JennyC” or “JennyinL.A.” as this tells very little if anything about yourself, and when checking out guys profiles, pay attention to their screen names. If his screen name implies something that you're not interested in, chances are he's not the guy for you.
Your online profile photo can make or break you. As a woman, you need to show confidence in yourself. Men often state that if they find a woman's profile with all close-up shots. They automatically assume that the woman is uncomfortable with her body or overweight. Men also suggested that women avoid photos that children, men often state that this may trigger a man's flight instinct. Even if the man check the box, stating that they were looking for marriage and children, even men can be confusing at times.
Constructing a fantastic profile that is accurate and truthful will help you to avoid excess, frustration. By being positive and specific in your profile and avoiding subjective adjectives like funny, smart, attractive and to avoid generic phrases like looking for someone “who understands me” or “gets me” because after all, that's what we are all looking for.
Here are some things to look for in a profile:
Look for somebody that has a true sense of humor. Even though they may have wrote, “I have a good sense of humor” when reading somebody's profile look for real humor in their profile.
Look for a passionate profile. What does that mean exactly, try to find somebody who's profile exhibits passion for other things, whether it to be dogs, cats, horses, etc; as a general rule, passionate people will have passion for others.
Look for an individual whose profile exhibits realism. Most people know they're flawed, but the individual that states that is more likely to truly want a relationship or to be involved with another person.
The fact is you have to be selective and try and read between the lines. Especially, when there are thousands and thousands of smiling singles claiming to be looking for Mrs. Right. |
