On-Line Dating: Writing Your Profile

You’ve finally decided to enter the world of on-line dating. Creating your personal profile is the single most important thing you can do if you want to find Mr. Right For Me. Think of  your profile the same way you would if you were submitting your resume for a job you really wanted. This is your one time to shine.

• Before you begin, read through some of the other on-line profiles. This will help you to get a feel for what people are writing and how you can set yourself apart from the crowd.

• You do not have to be a talented writer. However, please use spell check! If you can, have a good friend read your profile before you post it just to double check for errors.

• Do not write things you think people want to hear. Be yourself. Your goal is to meet the person who is interested in the real you. Make sure that your writing reflects that.

• Do not make your profile just a list of your best qualities. Throw in a few of your quirks.  No one wants to date a flawless robot.

• Please, please do not falsify any information. If you’re short, don’t describe yourself as tall. If you’re curvy, don’t fool people into thinking you are a waif. Be proud of who you are!

• Post several current pictures. Once again, you are going to be meeting people and you do not look the same as you did in high school.

• Make sure your pictures are close up enough so people can see you! Your potential date is not interested in dating the building in the picture. Make yourself visible!

• Write from the heart and show off your truest self. You want to be a great match for one person, not everyone.

My next post will focus on on-line dating etiquette. How much is too much information to give out? How many emails should you exchange before you meet? How do you say “I’m not interested”?

Cheryl A. Phillips