Avoiding Clichés when writing dating personals
When writing a profile it’s a common mistake to write the same old dross that most people make up their personals with.
If you really want to stand out from the crowd then you should look to make your profile a little different, and this can be done not just by a good photo…
A good photo is a must as it will generate the initial interest that will lead to a potential date reading the rest of your profile.
Have you noticed that pretty much all online profiles claim to be ‘good looking’, ‘athletic’ (doesn’t tell you much in my experience), and ‘looking for something special’! Its no wonder that all these profiles are still paying extortionate money to websites to keep their profile online without success.
I challenge you – write something a little different and the results will astound you. I’m not talking about you telling people that you like eating worms or something weird like that, but try writing from an unusual standpoint… or tell a story or something. Whatever you do make it compelling and give just enough away to make someone want to get in touch to find out more.
Here are few tips to avoid being another cliché:
Plan your profile on a sheet of paper first. I recommend listing your top 5 ‘good qualities’. Don’t just copy other profiles otherwise you will just be another number. Remember, you are in a competition (to a degree) to find a partner and up against thousands of others all looking for ‘the perfect partner’.
Use a thesaurus. Most online daters use the same old boring words to describe themselves. How long does it take to look up a word in a thesaurus that is different from the norm…. not long is the answer! Research has proven that unusual words describing yourself gains interest.
Expand on your interests. Don’t just say I like football! So do 500 million people across the globe. Instead say something like ‘I play football with a team, and love watching my team xxxxxx on weekends’! Passion for interest allows a potential date to connect more emotively with you and picks out people who may be a better match for your personality.
An attractive picture. I recently went to a site called http://www.pickmequick.com and was shocked and stunned to see pictures of singles that looked like they were ready to re-offend! Upload natural shots of you presenting a natural smile. If you are not entirely comfortable with your figure just go for a top half shot. Ask a friend which is your best profile…. and capture it. First impressions count in online dating.
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