Would like to try internet dating but having a mental block when it comes to writing my profile. Doing it cos I'm a single mother who doesn't get out much to meet people, not bad looking, easy going, fun loving etc just want to find someone to fun with! Any ideas how to put that into words which might make someone want to get in touch??
2007-02-26 22:55:02 · 10 answers · asked by Megan xxx 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Fenella - that had never crossed my mind - thats scary!!
2007-02-26 23:04:59 · update #1
Speaking of the profile, I haven't got many ideas on writing it but have some tips on online dating! Check these out...
1) Be honest: the more realistic you're. the easier it is for the right kind of person to make contact with you. Sooner or later, any economies with the truth will be revealed!
2) Use humour: If it doesn't cme naturally, don't force it. A profile shouldn't be full of Christmas cracker jokes, and smileys. Be warm. Don't make your profile into a CV or list of life accomplishments.
3) Stay positive: Being negative or rentlessly critical of the world or people around you will turn the daters off. Never say, "I can't believe I'm doing this." Everyone on a dating site is in th same boat: Single & looking.
4) Avoid cliches: Descriptions full of banalities like: "I've always thought of life is for living", "I love to laugh" and "I'm looking for someone special", mean nothing and make you sound more like a Hallmark greeting card!
5) Give a hook: Hooks provide people with something to respond to. Lists of likes and dislikes often work as something for other daters to pick up on: "Yes, I like Orlando Bloom too. Have you seen him live?"
6) Be original: Think about what makes you unique, and try to convey that in writing. That's what will make you stand out, and is what other daters will find attractive!
Good Luck! :)
2007-02-26 23:14:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a couple of friends round, have a glass of wine, then ask them to write a few lines for a profile. They see you from the outside and can see what a wonderful unique person you are Who better to help you blow your own trumpet? Then you have to finish the profile by describing the type of person/relationship you are looking for.
You do have to be careful about the single mother part. However, speaking as a divorced single father, it is encumbent upon you to be honest with the people who reply to your ad, as well as careful for the sake of yourself and the child/ren.
So, be careful, have fun, and set the bar a little high, after all we parents owe it to ourselves to be picky. Good luck
2007-02-26 23:18:08 · answer #2 · answered by Reynard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i nicely suggest u do not even consider internet as an option. my friend is sitting 6 years inall dating agencies, went out on a date once 3 years ago. with 65 years old dude. she was 38 then. i was in many dating agencies too, i wrote not my age cos i wasn't interested in old dudes, i wrote i was 25. take a guess who was writing me - the same old dudes after 60 years old. and believe me i look gorgeous. so it is a waste of time, no matter what u write in your profile u will get answers from old perverts who want to hold some young tender meat
2007-02-26 23:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by jacky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave out the single parent bit and get to know them first sad as it may seem some people will use you to get at your kids its a known fact that paedos use dating sites to pick up single parents be very careful
im so sorry didnt mean to scare you but you can never be too careful these days
2007-02-26 23:02:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
be honest otherwise you'll regret it down the road if you connect
but I'm 38 years old (they say i look like pacino, better)
Italian, thin, full head of hair, (always send accurate photo also}
divorced,two kids one of each 12 and 14 (with mom)
retired at half pay ,'cause i took buyout in 2002 (tired of 9 to 5)
live in small apartment in new york, paulpreziosi@yahoo.com
2007-02-26 23:12:54 · answer #5 · answered by paulpreziosi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Single mother
GSOH
Stunningly gorgeous
Fun and funny
Wanting to meet someone for friendship and maybe more...
How's that...
2007-02-26 22:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by Forlorn Hope - returned 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. give me ur email id, i will show u how to do.
2007-02-26 23:11:00 · answer #7 · answered by prabhakar_ace 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just put what you wrote in your question........Good luck!
2007-02-26 23:10:19 · answer #8 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just did............................ now how hard was that?
2007-02-26 22:58:30 · answer #9 · answered by countryboy1959 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋