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Idea #3 – Be Optimistic
Let your light and excitement for life shine through in your writing. Negativity is for your therapist, not your prospective lover. Unless you want people to send you referrals to a mental health clinic, don’t let this be a nag session. Smiles are contagious. Let yours show through your words. Remember that confidence without arrogance is one of
sexiest traits a person can possess.
Idea #4 – Be Specific
You need to know who you are and who you want to find before you start writing. Then, when you begin, be sure you are specific in your profile. This will help you attract right kind of people. If you don’t want kids, tell them. That way a single parent does not waste their time and yours writing to you. If you love to travel let them know so a person who is up to a lot of adventure knows to come your way. Whatever it is…just spell it out clearly.
Idea #5 – Check for Errors!
Check your of spelling. If you write a personal filled with grammar and/or spelling mistakes it is like showing up for a date dirty, unshaven and in yesterday’s clothes. Someone who puts their best in their personal ad will be more likely to put their best in their relationship. Like in any other situation, if you put your best foot forward, you are more likely to end up with good results.
Idea #6 – Pick a Flattering Photo!
In spirit of putting your best foot forward, pick a flattering picture of yourself to post with your ad. You can take most regular photos to Kinko’s or camera stores and have them digitized for computer use. Some of these online dating services will even let you send them a regular photo by “snail mail” and they will scan it to post for you. Just don’t throw one up there that was taken with your web cam. Those really are never flattering.
Idea #7 – Get Ideas From Friends and/or Family
Have a friend or loved one write something about you to get you started. Sometimes seeing ourselves through someone else’s eyes can be very enlightening. In fact, a female friend of my husband’s wrote ad that I responded to. Gotta say…it worked!
Idea #8 – BE HONEST!!!
Okay, so I really had only 7 ideas, but wanted to repeat this one anyway. BE HONEST!!!! It will get you better results in long run.
Jennifer Lester is an online dating expert who offers her advice and guidance through the world of online dating at her website: http://www.lovepersonally.com – The tour guide to your online dating experience.
