So you’ve joined an online dating service or two, and now you must write that all-important profile. You know the one that will attract lots of attention and reel in the man of your dreams, but the question is where do you start? Maybe writing isn’t something you think you do all that well, but even so, you can do this; you’ve got to do this.
First and foremost you need to be absolutely honest about yourself. If you are looking for that man who will like you, maybe love you, this part is essential. Examine your past relationships and list the things that you liked and the things you didn’t like, the deal makers and the deal breakers.
Remember, if he smoked in the house and you hated it, you won’t like it any better the next time, right? If you are a cat lover and will want one or more around, say that you are an animal lover and you have or want indoor pets. A man who hates cats or is allergic to them is definitely not the guy for you.
Accent on the things that make you unique, make sure you stand out and apart from others. If you play the piano and it’s something important to you, then you really want Mr. Right to appreciate it and not complain about “the noise”, right? If you run marathons, then a couch potato is something you eat on the couch and not something you date, definitely not a good match. If you’re into art, you don’t want a guy who thinks Picasso is a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavor.
Describe the things that are important to you in your life. If volunteering is the something that makes you feel about yourself, you would want someone who at the very least supports you if not joins you in your volunteer projects. When you get beyond superficial things, you will attract others who share your values.
You can also invest in your online profile by hiring a professional photographer for your first online picture. This is so important. The picture is the FIRST thing a man see’s. The second thing is what you have written about yourself. Some online dating services even provide you with a list of photographers in your area that specialize in online dating site photos.
