Top Five Mistakes Women Make in their Online Dating Profile

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  • Saturday, July 18 2009 @ 03:42 pm
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Online dating, while not a new technology, is pretty new to many people. And unlike classified ads that we read for years and years before we actually write one ourselves, online dating profiles are a bit of a sink or swim proposition.

Don’t worry ladies. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your profile doesn’t sink.

1) Choose flattering – but not provocative! – photos.

It may be tempting to think “I’ll post this cleavage shot so I get more people paying attention to my profile.” In a way, you’re very right. More people will pay attention. However, for the most part they won’t be the type of men interested in a long term relationship. Keep the Three B’s (breasts – belly – butt) out of your dating photos.

2) Don’t refer to yourself as royalty.

You may think it’s adorable to refer to yourself as a princess. You want to be treated like a queen (don’t we all!). You’re a delicious diva. These are all fine and good when you’re joking with your friends, but a total stranger will read it as one thing: HIGH MAINTENANCE. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

3) Don’t discuss your exes.

We can assume that you’re on an online dating site because things didn’t work out with the last person you dated. If your profile turns into a rant about how you’re tired of cheaters and liars, it doesn’t make anyone more attracted to you.

4) Don’t be too girly.

Remember, your profile is designed to attract men. It’s supposed to make them want to get to know you and spend time with you. If you list your favorite hobbies as shopping, Mary Kay parties, and knitting, men won’t exactly be knocking down your door unless you’re also supermodel beautiful. Think of your audience, then write.

5) Avoid the M words.

Monogamy. This word will send men running away, NOT because they don’t believe in monogamy (many do!) but because it sends the message that you were previously in relationships where monogamy was an issue.

Marriage. Most men assume that women eventually want to be married and have children. They don’t want to think about this fact before they meet you. Get to know a man first and then move into the discussion about your future together.