Online Dating-

It use to be that online dating was something your mom or dad did and you genuinely were embarrassed for them.  Now you find yourself signed up on several sites and looking for more to join.  One site is not enough and then you get into a contract and have no way out.  However things just keep failing with every attempt for a new hope with a new site.  But maybe the problem stems from your profile.  This is, however, what the girl sees and reads to get to "know" you.  If she can't get past the pics or the screen name, then there's no way she will give the real you a chance.  So make her want to get to know more.  Get her excited that there's hope too, because most likely she is feeling hopeless with all the "good matches" she is finding. 

Here are a few pointers that can guide you when creating...or updating your profile:

1.  Pick a good screen name.  A creative one.  Not one like "hotforyou" or "sexyandIknowit".  There are some really awful names out there and she will notice...and she will judge you for it.  So don't be a perv with it...be cute and witty.

2.Men who wear hats in their profile pic...and almost every other pic, we are not dumb. We know what you are hiding. So just own up to it.  You may not be Bruce Willis, but many ladies still like the buddha head....they may want to rub it and get some good luck :)

3. Men that pose with kids that aren't yours...as much as I adore kids (especially young ones that haven't reached the age of snottiness), we think it's sweet that you're trying to show off that "sensitive" side to you. But we kinda know that is your intention. Not that it's a bad thing though, so just keep this in mind :)

4.Men that pose with hot chics...we get that you have a hot friend or that you have associated with a chic as hot as her, but really...if she were in your league and single, then she would probably be yours. So don't think that boosts your points on the good looking scale ;)

5. Men with pics with no shirt on (sometimes even less than that)...dear...where do I start. We get that you want to show us your abs, pecs, arms, etc. But really...what's that going to leave to our imagination? Unless you're scoping for a one nighter, which is typically how some of those profiles come across. However...as a female...it is hard to complain about seeing a nice male form...it's never a bad thing to know what you are getting into :)  But keep it PG-13 at most.  

6.  Give a good variety of pics.  Don't post one of your face and the rest of your dog or the lake you went to.  It's good to show places you've been or you playing a sport you like, but make sure you get atleast 3 pics with a good view of your face and atleast one full body shot.  And yes you want to show your best side, but be real with it too.  She's going to find out what you look like (obviously that is hopefully your intentions), so don't be that guy that shows up and she is wondering "what happened!?" Keep the pics from your glory days in the old shoe box for a distant future date :)

7. Don't hit on chics that are outa your league. Really...if a girl works out a lot and/or is super hot, she will not respond to you if you are not on her same level or within one to two points below (like a 7 or 8 and she is a 9). Although if you have a great personality with a pretty cute face, then you could probably go within 2-3 points below. If you have a ton of cash then I'm sure you could look like an 80 year old John Candy and score with her :) Side note: If you have an accent then that boosts you 2 points automatically...buuuut we won't be smitten with your accent til we hear you talk :)

8. Ask a girl questions!!! How many times do you have to learn that women like to talk about themselves! :) However, the key to finding a great girl is one that will reciprocate the interest.  And don't ask pointless questions.  She is probably sick of telling where she grew up and how many siblings she has.  Get creative.  Get to really know her and her interests.  You want to find that commonality to see if she is someone you want to pursue (looks only last so long...for both sexes).

9. Smile in your pic! Not only do we want to make sure you have good teeth, but 84% of Americans find it important for someone to have an attractive smile. So yes tough guys, just have atleast one smiling pic. We won't think less of you. So just add a smile with that gangsta sign you throwin down :)

10. Don't post tiny pics. What is the point of posting a pic if your face is the size of a pin tip? Yes then there is the mystery, but most likely that's all there will ever be.  

11. Men...I can say this because someone needs to aaannnnd I've not ever met you sooo...please please please don't be offended but if you have a unibrow (or untamed eyebrows) WAX IT!!!!!! same can go for hairy backs as well, but really...the face is your money maker (some make more than others). If we want to makeout with you we are not going to want to be distracted by each of those little hairs. Our fantasies will not just consist of you and her, but more of you, her, and the tweezers. Just sayin.

12. This may just be my opinion but really...be a man and make up your mind with some of the categories on the site.  There are many different questions they ask.  Don't say "prefer not to say" or "maybe".  Just answer it honestly or leave it blank if you aren't sure.  This applies to profession too.  If you don't want a girl to know exactly what you do, then do something broad like "sales" or "customer service".  Yes a job is important to a woman, but if your a good man that will treat her great (not necessarily with fancy dinners and gifts), then that's what she wants more.  As long as you have one, you're typically good to go :)

13. Lighten up and have fun with online dating. Since those women are online too it means they are just as desperate as you to put themselves out there, so just have some fun with it atleast :)

14. A lot of men will just write "Hi" or "How are you" or "How was your week". Here's the thing...women like an interesting man and not a dull one.  They probably get soooo many of those typical messages that they don't want to respond with the same exact answer.  So maybe try to show a little creativity or cleverness...cuz most likely a unique question will stand out and peak her interest.  Make it fun.  And make sure it is something that requires a response.  Unless you look like Brad Pitt or Channing Tatum in your pics, you will most likely need to make a good first impression with your charm :)

15.  And finally...Don't give up.  Yes there are many sites.  Yes it is hard to choose.  Yes it is hard to get a ladies attention.  Yes you will be disappointed when you meet a girl in person and she is not Pam Anderson like it shows in her pics.  Yes you will have awkward dates.  But in the end, all you need is that one.  The one that will change your life for the better and make it all worth it :)

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