OK…the time has come. You have joined an online dating
service or two. Now you must write that all-important profile… the one that
will attract attention and reel in the man of your dreams… but where to start? Maybe
writing isn’t even something you think you do all that well. Even so, you can
do this.
The first thing is to be absolutely honest about
yourself. You are looking for that man who will like…maybe someday
love…YOU….THE REAL YOU! Examine past relationships and list the things that you
liked and the things you did not like. If he smoked in the house and you hated
it, you won’t like it any better the next time. If you love cats and will
always want to own one or more, say that you are an animal lover and want
indoor pets. Someone who hates cats or is allergic to them is not the guy for
you.
Accent the things that make you unique. If you play
the piano well, you really want Mr. Right to appreciate it. If you run in
marathons, a couch potato is not a good match. If you love art, you really
don’t want a man who thinks Picasso is an ice cream flavor.
Describe the things that are vital in your life. If
volunteering is the one thing that makes you feel useful and worthwhile, you
want someone who would, at the very least, support you if not join you in your
volunteer projects. When you get beyond superficial things, you will attract
men who share your values.
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 men see. The second thing is that they read what you have
written about yourself. Some online dating sites even provide you with a list
of photographers in your area that specialize in online dating site photos.