By: Randy Gardner
You've heard the saying that in Spring, a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. Let's not be ***ist here because it's just as true of young women as it is of young men. With Spring just about to bust out all over, how does your love life look? If your answer to that is 'What love life?" then it's time for you to get to work! After all, Love isn't out there looking for you. You've got to hunt that lovely Lady down yourself.
Whether you're searching for your life's partner or a playmate for Springtime hikes and flower shows, online dating sites are a great way to meet new people. With all the people online these days, you're almost guaranteed to find dozens of interesting girls and guys who live right in your city and people you'd never meet otherwise because your paths just don't cross. If those great eHarmony.com television ads have got you wondering about finding love or a fun time online, then it's time to stop wondering and start acting! Not sure how? Here's Romeo's quick 'n' easy guide to finding love online.
Don't sign up with just anyone.Not all online dating sites are created equal. The best ones have active members and lots of success stories. The worst open you up to some serious dangers. Go with well-known and trusted online dating sites like Yahoo Personals, Match.com, OKCupid.com and eHarmony.com. All of them have free trials and memberships available so that you can check out what they offer before you decide whether to put your money into your search for love.
Put some effort into your search for love.When you sign up with an online dating site, you get to fill out a neat little profile to tell people who you are and what you're looking for. If you want to attract interesting people, you have to put a little effort into creating an interesting profile. After all, your profile is your first introduction.
Romeo's 5 Steps to a Great Dating Profile1. Write an attention getting headline. Everyone is 'looking for love'. Stand out from the crowd with a catchy opening line like "Looking for Dessert in a Meat and Potatoes World" or "This Tin Man Wants to Share His Heart".
2. Polish up your positive attitude. Your "About Me" section is not the place to be self-deprecating. Be honest, but be positive. If you're not comfortable describing yourself, ask a friend to name your best qualities and use them!
3. Post a recent, flattering picture. Profiles with pictures are the most likely to get a response. People like to see who they're meeting in advance. If you don't like the way you look, Spring is a great time to update your look!
4. Be honest. Yeah, I know I said that before. I'm saying it again because it's that important. Honesty includes posting an honest picture, not one that was taken ten years and 25 pounds ago or half a head of hair ago. Remember that there are folks out there who love curvy girls and think bald men are downright ***y. Why deprive them of a chance to meet you?
5. Be direct in "What I'm Looking For" without being insulting. If you write "No dogs need apply", you're going to turn off a whole lot more than the 'dogs' you want to avoid.
Once you've posted your online dating profile, you can't just sit back and relax. Take the initiative if you see someone interesting. Drop them a letter but don't just write a generic form letter that you send out to everyone. Take a few minutes to mention something in their profile that caught your interest, and let them know that you'd love to hear from them. If someone contacts YOU, have the courtesy to respond, even if it's with a polite "thanks but no thanks" note.
That's all there is to it. Just stop daydreaming about your springtime romance and do something about it.
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05-04-2007, 12:08 PM
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