Dates Advantage

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Introduction

It's one thing to approach a woman in a bar or in the grocery store, but it's something entirely different when approaching a woman online. You have to have a presentation that draws women to you and there shouldn't be anything in your profile that causes them to lose interest. Unfortunately, it's common for men to make mistakes that actually serve to drive women away. Many men aren't quite sure how to approach online dating. To assist you; I have put together some typical profiles that represent where men go wrong with their online presentation to the ladies. I will also show you examples of what men do right.

These are examples of real profiles that I have seen on various dating sites. The profiles will start with the worst and build up to the best. It's best that you know what to avoid before you start structuring a profile to attract the ladies. There are multiple aspects of your online profile that you should think about, but we are going to concentrate on what you write in it to represent yourself. Your picture will draw them in. What you write in your profile is what will determine whether they stay or not.

Look through each profile one at a time. Take note of some of the negative things that you might have in your profile. Then you can start working on perfecting it for optimum results.

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Profile One: The Wannabe Lady's Man

THE WANNABE LADY'S MAN

Appeal Meter: 0 out of 5

Info: I'm 42 years old, I am 5 foot 8 inches tall. I am NOT Religious.

Characteristics: I have an athletic body, but I smoke a lot.

Looking for: Not looking for a relationship right now.

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA.

THE WANNABE LADY'S MAN'S PROFILE

There are some guys who know who they are and what they want. I am one of those guys. I'm a diamond in the ruff looking for another diamond to shine with. I tried to be humble, but it's really hard when you are perfect in every way.

Just kidding. No one is perfect, but I come pretty close. I need a woman who is at least as close as I am. Here is what I'm looking for:

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

This guy thinks he is attracting the ladies, but he is sending them the other way.

He clearly doesn't care how he presents himself. He thinks he is so good looking and charming that woman will flock to him with very little effort on his part. He makes a lot of assumptions about how much he is desired and is far too cocky with his delivery.

If there are women out there who would bother to send this guy a message, they are probably not that fond of themselves and seek the approval of men like this for validation. This is not the type of women you want to meet and this is not the way you want to present yourself.

The bullet points he added seem like a list of impossible demands. He doesn't even concern himself with being charming and makes the entire profile about how picky he is.

The false humility at the beginning of the profile was so obvious. He makes a bad joke, but you can tell he really does have this high of an opinion of himself. If a decent woman kept reading after the first few sentences, it would be a miracle. Red flags go up right away and it just gets worse from there. He barely put any effort into the profile and made no attempt to hide the fact that he is arrogant and expects more out of his prospective date than he does himself.

I must stress that this approach will get you absolutely nowhere.

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Profile Two: The Grammatically Challenged

THE GRAMMATICALLY CHALLENGED

Appeal Meter: 0 out of 5

Info: I'm 28 years old and I am 6 feet 1 inch tall.

Characteristics: I have an athletic body and I do not smoke.

Looking for: I am looking for a relationship.

Hometown: Seattle, Washington USA.

GRAMATICALLY CHALLENGED"S PROFILE

Hi there. My name is Brian and im 28. Im a pretty layed back guy and I'm really chill. Im a reel eazy guy to get to no. I don't like wen a girl come at me wit a lot a drama. It really turns me off. I don't like it when people front neither. I mean be real wit me and I be real wit you. I been wit sum girls who end up hurting me in the end. Well nuff bout all the drama. Let talk about the fun stuff. I dig a lot of different types a music. If it got a beat I like it. I work at a place to go pick up cars for people at hotels im thinking about one day running a business like this of my own. I'm pretty high on the ranks and it fits me good. I got a pretty nice car I like to drive around where there good seenery. If a girl can keep up wit all the stuff I like to do then shes the one for me lol. I like to drink here and there but I don't go get drunk a lot. I much rather chill an watch a movie or something. I like sports a lot, specially the Seahawks. I don't mind it too much when they loose I guess but much better when they win. You wanna know n e thing else bout me? Wat you waitin for?

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

Let's hope I don't have to explain the things wrong with this profile because many of them are glaringly obvious. If this guy has a brain in his head or any education; you can't tell by his delivery. He obviously ignores spell check and does not read back his sentences to see how they sound. He seems like he can barely put a coherent thought together. If you make this many obvious errors, the ladies will just keep going.

The spelling and grammar is just part of his problem. He brings up random things about himself and doesn't bother to put together a complete thought. We know that he likes his job, he likes to drive around and he doesn't like drama. That's all the info we get from him so the rest is a whole lot of nothing.

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Profile Three: The Nerd

THE NERD

Appeal Meter: 1 out of 5

Info: I'm 26 years old and I am 5 feet 10 inches. My religion is Christian.

Characteristics: My body type is average and I smoke a lot.

Looking for: I am currently looking for a relationship.

Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas USA

THE NERD'S PROFILE

Hello ladies my name is Victor. In case you haven't figured it out; I'm a nerd and I'm proud of it. I like computers, especially games. I also like sci-fi and superhero movies. Haven't you heard that nerds are the new rock stars?

So many guys ramble on and on in their profile, but that's not who I am. I get right to the point and you know who you're dealing with. If I were to go into detail about the things I'm into we will be here all day. You will get to know more about me later.

If you want to know more than I tell you here then don't be afraid to ask. I would be more than happy to tell you anything you want to know.

I would usually have more criteria for a potential date, but let's just start with this for now. I promise to respond, even if I'm not interested.

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

This profile almost seems informative, but it really says nothing about who this guy is. All you know is that he likes computer games and sci-fi movies. He doesn't get the purpose of a profile. You are supposed to show some type of personality and give them reasons why they should check you out further. A woman doesn't want to just read random things about you followed by your demands of her. She wants to know who you are and she wants a reason to continue checking you out and possibly start a conversation. Think about how your profile sounds to her. Imagine that you are reading a stranger's profile and determine how much you know by the end. By the end of this profile; you have no idea who this guy is and no desire to find out anything else about him.

If you happen to be a nerd; by all means embrace it. You don't have to hide who you are. You don't have to make it your entire identity either. Step outside of yourself and think what it is about you that would be attractive to the opposite sex. Don't lean on being a nerd as your only way to relate to someone. There are nothing wrong with computer games, but they are not a reason why a girl would like you. If it's that important to you for her to know; save it for when you start talking. This means that it's okay to tell her that you're into computer games, but she doesn't want to hear a long explanation of how you beat the boss on the last level of your game. Feel free to reveal parts of yourself, but you don't want to go on and on about something that she may have no interest in. Remember, she doesn't need to know everything now. Get to the meat of what makes you, you. The last thing you want to do is come off as obsessive about anything in your profile. This is just your presentation. Conversation will come later.

He communicates what he is saying well, but he's not really saying that much. He says much more about what he wants out of a potential date than he does about himself. He spends way too much time stating the criteria he looks for in a woman and manages to skip over informing her about who he is.

Things he could do to improve:

Keep reading your profile back to yourself until you are positive that you come off as a person who is fun to hang out with.

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Profile Four: Poor Me

POOR ME

Appeal Meter: 1 out of 5

Info: I am 22 years old, I'm 6 foot 4 inches. Religion….

Characteristics: My body type is average and I do not smoke.

Looking for: I am looking for a relationship.

Hometown: Casper, Wyoming USA

POOR ME'S PROFILE

The first thing you need to know about me is I don't hold anything back. Most guys don't communicate what's on their minds, but I definitely do. I'm not really happy with this online dating, but I keep my profile on here in case a decent woman will notice me. I should have been on tons of dates by now, but I find it hard to connect with people online. No one puts the effort into it like I do. I'm looking for someone I can call my own, but online dating has not been easy.

I'm doing pretty well, but I could have been much farther along. I stood up for a friend at work and it got me fired from a great job. That person didn't even seem to care about the grief they caused me. I'm just now starting to see the light of day again. I'm finally starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

I have had my own place for about three years and I have yet to find someone to date on a regular basis. I used to get a date from time to time when I lived at home and thought I would be dating a lot more when I moved out. I guess it's because I don't learn to speak up. I get shy around new people sometimes and it's hard for them to get to know me. I think I'm finally getting better. Being on my own for so long helped me to get to know myself better.

I know this seems like a lot to put out there, but I really want to be an open book. I want to prove to all you women out there that I have something to offer. I want to meet women with an open heart and an open mind. Once you get to know me, you will be glad you decided to go for it.

The most important thing for me is to find someone genuine.

I told you the main things you need to know. If you want to know anything else, go ahead and send me a message.

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

This might seem unbelievable, but guys like this really exist. If this is you; it's time to take down your profile and start all over.

It seems like he wants pity from a woman more than he wants an actual date. Any attention is good to this guy. Even if it's pity.

If you ever notice a guy with a profile like this; you can usually tell by his picture. They are always making a face like they're disappointed in everything.

He starts off the profile by complaining about online dating. He speaks as if the medium of online dating itself is to blame for his lack of dates. He is practically telling women that no one wants him and he would rather blame everyone else but himself.

One major thing he did wrong is admitting that he can't find a date in the first paragraph of his profile. If you announce it, she will quickly begin to see why you can't find a date.

Next he starts complaining about losing job and being negative about a former friend. Complaining about vague employment disputes involving friends in an online profile? You can almost hear the women clicking away from him. You don't want to misrepresent yourself, but you don't want to give too many mundane details either. Revealing your disillusionment about your employment or a former friend before you have even met a woman will only serve to make her avoid you, not date you.

Don't bother even editing a profile like this. The approach is all wrong. Stop complaining about your place in life and give her reason to want you. Present yourself in the most confident way possible and don't throw too much negativity out there. The next woman you date could be looking for you. If you don't present yourself accurately, she's going to keep going.

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Profile Five: The Downer

THE DOWNER

Appeal Meter: 1 out of 5

Info: I'm 38 years old, I'm 6 feet tall and my religion is Christian.

Characteristics: My body type is athletic and I don't smoke.

Looking for: I am looking for a relationship.

Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma USA

THE DOWNER'S PROFILE

HI I'M GEORGE I'M A NICE GUY WHO'S LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE A SOUL MATE THAT I CAN DRIVE OUT TO THE COUNTRY WITH I LIKE GOOD CONVERSATION AND A GOOD WOMAN TO SPEND TIME WITH. I'VE BEEN BURNED BEFORE SO I DON'T WANT GAMES THE LAST GIRLFRIEND I HAD IS LIVING WITH ANOTHER GUY AND IT HAS BEEN A PROCESS TO GET THROUGH IT ALL

I KNOW HAVING SOMEONE TO DATE AND TALK TO WILL GIVE ME WHAT I NEED TO GET BACK INTO THE WORLD AGAIN. ARE YOU INTERESTED? NEVER 2 LATE 2 GET BACK IN DA GAME

I HAVE BEEN ON A COUPLE DATES SINCE I LOST MY GIRLFRIEND BUT NOTHING EVER PANNED OUT THE WOMAN SEEMED TO PARTICULAR ABOUT EVERYTHING I NEED A WOMAN THAT IS LAID BACK LIKE ME TO SPEND TIME WITH

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DROP ME A LINE ON EMAIL HERE IS MY ADDRESS
DOWNERDUDE@SADSACK.COM
YOU CAN ALSO REACH ME AT 555-5555
I CAN'T WAIT 2 TALK 2 YOU

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

Where do I begin with this one? The punctuation is almost non-existent. The entire profile is almost one long run-on sentence. I find it hard to find anything right about this profile. If you get a woman to look at this and not run for the hills, it would be an amazing achievement. Let's break down where this guy went wrong.

CAPS LOCK? WHY? Never do this. It's annoying to everyone on the planet, male or female.

2 IS TO and 4 IS FOR

Never put a 2 in place of "to", a 4 in place of "for" or any other childish abbreviations. This is how 12 year olds talk to each other. This is not the kind of thing that is going to attract a woman to you. Don't fall into any of the traps of internet talk like LOL, TTYL or 2 cool 4 school. Type your words. Don't be lazy.

SAFETY

You should never give away personal information like this guy did in your profile. This information is out there for everyone to see and you need to be much more selective than that when it comes to sensitive information that could compromise your safety.

Here are the main things to avoid putting in your profile:

SIGNS OF WEAKNESS

Do not complain about what other women have done to you on your profile. You should avoid complaining about how broken up you are about it as well. Any sign of weakness, especially when a woman doesn't know you, is going to make her run the other way. Most women don't want a fractured man that they have to take care of.

PHRASES TO AVOID

This guy used a handful of phrases you should avoid. The last thing you want to have in your profile is the same thing a thousand other guys have. There are certain things that many guys say that they fall back on because they have nothing to say. You should never indicate to a woman that you have nothing to say. Here are some of the main phrases to avoid.

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Profile Six: The Overly Selective

THE OVERLY SELECTIVE

Appeal Meter: 2 out of 5

Info: I am 38 years old, I'm 6 feet 4 and my religion is Catholic.

Characteristics: I have an athletic body type and I do not smoke.

Looking for: I am looking for a relationship.

Hometown: Miami, Florida USA

OVERLY SELECTIVE'S PROFILE

I never do anything like this so bear with me.

Here's what I look for in a woman:

I'm a man who knows what he wants, so if you fit the criteria above, I want to talk to you.

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

You would be surprised at how many men make their entire profile about the type of women they want and don't say a thing about themselves. They might not be saying anything about themselves, but their approach says a lot about their character. They clearly have impossible standards that they don't live up to.

This guy began his profile with a classic faux pas and it just got worse from there. He claims to not like talking about himself, so that's supposed to excuse that he reveals nothing about his character and no personal details. He would clearly not tolerate it if he seen this type of self-centered behavior on a woman's profile.

His other big mistake was being so crass about wanting a tall woman. He comes off as very demanding. There is nothing wrong with liking tall women, especially if you are tall, but you can come up with a more tactful way of saying it.

What he said: "If you're like a foot shorter than me, I might think twice about dating you."

What he should have said: "I prefer tall women, but it's not a deal breaker. I'm kind of tall a guy, so I don't like to tower over my date."

Things you can learn from this profile:

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Profile Seven: The Indecisive

THE INDECISIVE

Appeal Meter: 2 out of 5

Info: I am 34 years old, I am 5 feet 9 inches tall. I am not religious.

Characteristics: My body type is "a few extra pounds" and I don't smoke.

Looking for: I am looking for a relationship.

Hometown: Orange, California USA

INDECISIVE'S PROFILE

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am a positive and talkative person, but I'm kind of shy when I am first getting to know a person. When the mood hits me, I can be very spontaneous.

I have a lot of different interests. I love to travel, play games on the computer, and go to theme parties. I like all kinds of music as long as it's good and enjoy various types of art. If you're wondering where I travel; I go overseas for work sometimes. If you're wondering what type of computer games I play; it's online shooter games. If you're wondering what theme parties are; it's where you dress up as characters with different themes like Toga or Movie Character parties.

I develop apps and I hope to make my own app one day.

A good date to me could be sitting at home with popcorn and a movie or going out and dancing. I'm down with whatever you want to do. We could also just flip a coin and see what comes up.

I'm spontaneous, but I like to plan things out so we can have the best time. I don't live in my own place yet, but I will definitely have one soon. That is, if everything works out right with my job. I already travel, but I want to go to some exotic locations.

I'm looking for someone to have a relationship with. If you have a good head on your shoulders and you like to get out and do things then we should get to know each other and see where it goes.

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

There are some good things in this profile, but he cancels them out by mentioning other things that contradict what he just said. He is clearly indecisive and doesn't want to commit to anything one way or the other. I get the feeling that this guy likes to think about going out and doing things, but never actually does them. Case in point:

"A good date to me could be sitting at home with popcorn and a movie or going out and dancing. I'm down with whatever you want to do."

He would obviously rather do the latter, but leaves the decision up to the other person. He mentions staying at home and puts more emphasis on that idea and mentions going out almost as an afterthought. He also shows that he's submissive by leaving the decision up to the other person. Some women like this, but they usually have an overbearing personality to go along with it.

"I'm spontaneous, but I like to plan things out so we can have the best time. I don't live in my own place yet, but I will definitely have one soon. That is, if everything works out right with my job."

What's that? Is he spontaneous or does he like to plan things out? He doesn't have his own place? Where is he living then? The answer can't be good. He's 34 years old. Where else would he be living besides his own place? He's also admitting that his employment status is uncertain. This is not information that you want to give to a woman who has never met you. Work related ups and downs are something for conversation once you get to know a person. She doesn't need to know about this right now.

"I develop apps and I hope to make my own app one day."

This is where he should have elaborated a little bit more. He is saying way too little about something that is potentially fascinating about him. If you have an interesting job or ambitions that you are working toward, mention some small details that you think will be interesting to a woman who has never met you. It sounds boring if you mention it in passing. It will show that you have drive and ambition if you give a little detail about your big plans.

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Profile Eight: The Boring One

THE BORING ONE

Appeal Meter: 2 out of 5

Info: I am 26 years old, I am 5 feet 11 inches tall and I am not religious.

Characteristics: My body type is average and I do not smoke.

Looking for: I do not want a relationship just yet.

Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

THE BORING ONE'S PROFILE

I'm a guy who likes a lot of different things. I don't hang out with one certain type of crowd. I don't like to do too much of one thing. My interests cover a wide range of things.

I think I don't have one particular crowd because I am a very open person. My friends always tell me that I am fun to talk to and I have good insight.

I have completed my education so I can sit back and breathe a sigh of relief and live a fun life. I would love someone to share that with. My friends say that I am a warm and loving person.

I like to keep my body in shape so I go to the gym a lot. I like sports and even play some from time to time. I love every kind of music you can think of except for really heavy metal. I play a song or two on the piano and like to make little beats with it sometimes. I try to go to concerts as often as I can whenever a band comes around that I like.

I want a person I can cuddle with and watch a movie. I want someone who I can be affectionate with who is nice and fun to talk to. If I sound like the type of guy that you would be interested in, I would love to hear from you. Send me a message and let's see how things go.

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

This profile may not seem that bad, but it sounds boring as you read it. Even though there is some information about himself; he says it in such an uninteresting way and really doesn't elaborate about anything. He's not even trying to be interesting. It sounds like he's just stating facts.

"I'm a guy who likes a lot of different things. I don't hang out with one certain type of crowd. I don't like to do too much of one thing. My interests cover a wide range of things."

This is just one bland statement after another and doesn't really say much. This leaves the women wondering if this guy is into much at all. He keeps saying he likes to do a lot of things, but doesn't say what they are. When he does mention some things later; he doesn't seem to be too excited about any of his handful of interests.

"I think I don't have one particular crowd because I am a very open person. My friends always tell me that I am fun to talk to and I have good insight."

What he's saying about himself is good here, but the way he says it just sounds flat. Plus, he commits another profile faux pas and starts saying what his friends think of him. He would have been better off saying something like this:

"I'm a bit of a social butterfly. I only judge people on how they treat me and keep an open mind when they are different from me. I just like to have fun with people." This was a subtle change, but says some good things about you without sounding too cocky and without citing the approval of your friends as a testament to your personality.

This profile would be good if he elaborated on some of his good points a little bit more. Maybe he could describe some adventure he had or tell a short story that demonstrates some of his good traits. If you mention good personality traits without being specific, it sounds like you are just trying to say what she wants to hear. "My friends say that I am a warm and loving person."

Ah, two of the same faux pas in one profile. That is a definite no-no. You are not really saying that your friends go around telling you that you are warm and loving. It's just like you saying it about yourself. Rather than say what your good traits are, say something that shows that you have those traits. If you come out and say it then you sound full of yourself. Stop worrying about deflecting the statement off on your friends. You can get your point across without being so obvious.

"I have completed my education so I can sit back and breathe a sigh of relief and live a fun life."

This needs to be changed. It's good that he completed his education, but says nothing about what he plans to do with it. It makes him sound like he wants to pat himself on the back for finishing his education and sit around doing nothing about it. He sounds like he has no drive or ambition.

The Boring One is playing a little too safe and it comes off flat. Change things up and make sure that your profile is fun to read and fun to look at. Tell her something you are passionate about. Don't hold back, but don't ramble. You can say a lot about yourself in very few words if you choose them carefully. You don't have to overthink it and overanalyze it for weeks. When you put some kind of productive thought into it; you are already ahead of tons of guys out there.

These are some traits that are good to elaborate on to improve your profile:

Remember, don't just come out and say that you have these traits. Show her that you have these traits by giving examples. You can even post pictures that show some of these things.

SOME KEY ADVICE

Make keywords work for you. This means that there are certain words that women will type into a search to find a man with similar interests. Keep this in mind and try to type in common words that pertain to your interests. For instance, horror movies, fine dining, travel, etc. You can go into a little bit of detail about your interests, but make sure you use, at least some, words that are common enough that they are searchable.

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Profile Nine: The Clinger

THE CLINGER

Appeal Meter: 3 out of 5

Info: I am 36 years old, I'm 5 feet 8 inches tall. Religion not indicated.

Characteristics: My body type is average and I smoke sometimes.

Looking for: I am looking for a relationship.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois USA

THE CLINGER'S PROFILE

I would like to find a woman who shares my ideas of a good relationship. I want to have fun dating someone who has similar interests. I want a woman I can trust who has a warm heart and stays loyal to the person she is with. It is crucial to be with a person who you enjoy having a conversation with, so I am looking for a woman who is interesting with a good sense of humor.

I like going out and enjoying a night on the town, but I don't have to do that to have a good time. It's just as much fun for me to cook a nice dinner at home, have a few drinks and put on a movie nice and loud. As long as I am with a cool and laid back person, this sounds like a fun night to me.

I am happy with where I am at in life when it comes to a career. There is always room to grow, so that is something that I enjoy. I believe a person should always evolve and try to be better.

Here is what I look for in a woman:

Is this you? I would love to hear from you and see what we can get into.

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

Okay, this one is looking even better, but let's get some things straight. This profile might read like it's okay, but there are multiple problems that need to be addressed. First off all, he's way too obvious about what he wants out of a potential mate. He's taking up time that he could be using to present himself by stating how much he wants what everyone else wants. Who doesn't want a woman that is drama free, stays in shape and communicates well?

I guarantee that a woman will move on to the next profile less than half way through reading this. He is well spoken, but he kind of says the same things over and over.

The only part where he starts getting things right is in the second paragraph where he starts describing a nice date at home watching a movie. This is the type of thing you want to do in your profile, but there is way too little of it here. The rest of the profile is spent talking about what type of woman he likes to find. So many guys make this mistake, it's a wonder any of them get a date online. Let her tell you about her. She wants to know about you. If you represent yourself properly, you are more likely to find a woman you share common interests with. You don't need to lay out the criteria for her to read.

Allow me to address one major mistake. Don't say that you want a woman that is free of drama. No one wants someone with drama so it's an obvious and unneeded statement. If a woman does love drama, this is her cue to hit you up. Don't state the obvious and don't remind her that you have had trouble with women in the past.

This guy may have made some mistakes, but he did get some things right. The profile is fairly well written and doesn't have a lot of glaring errors. This guy is getting there, but he has a ways to go.

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Profile Ten: The Care-free One

THE CARE-FREE ONE

Appeal Meter: 4 out of 5

Info: I am 36 years old and I am 5 feet 11 inches tall.

Characteristics: My body type is athletic and I do not smoke.

Looking for: I am looking for a relationship.

Hometown: Red Bay, Alabama USA

THE CARE-FREE ONE'S PROFILE

I moved to Red Bay shortly after graduating from college and worked as a software developer for a couple years. I promise I'm not a nerd… except when I am.

All joking aside; I had a good job, but I didn't want to work for someone else for the rest of my life. That is why I decided to continue my education and aim my sights higher. It is extremely difficult holding down a full time job while going to school, but I know I will be rewarded in the end with an amazing career. I try not to worry about whether this new career will work out. I just work as hard as I can and it feels good knowing that I have a decent career to fall back on. I started getting too comfortable before and wanted to push to make my life even better because I don't like to settle. I used to get stressed out in college and it was not a fun situation to be in. I have since learned to take things in stride and keep moving forward no matter what. I might have calmed down quite a bit, but I still like to stay moving and do a lot of things. Sometimes I plan a spontaneous weekend trip to a quaint little town or something. I like to feel free to do something spontaneous to keep things interesting.

I love to go dancing and I try to check out any new places that pop up. I took a dance class once and have a few moves of my own, so I would love to show you some of my moves.

I absolutely love corn bread. One thing I like to do is crumble up corn bread in a glass of milk and eat it. I like white chocolate macadamia nut cookies and trail mix with spice in it. I wanted to be an astronaut when I was younger, but my goals changed over the years. I still check out the NASA channel from time to time and wonder what could have been.

The Walking Dead is my favorite show. I am somewhat religious, but don't go to church all the time. I do go whenever I can though. I like to go hiking and camping and I am always looking for new places to explore.

I visited the city of Ventura, California one time and would love to go back there on a long vacation. I am planning to go out of the country for the first time when I visit the UK soon.

I like to talk on the phone. I don't really text a lot, but I do write e-mails. I figure if you are going to sit there and type mundane things into a phone, you might as well hit the "call" button.

Here are some random facts about me:

I like every type of music from Tupac to Slayer. I even listen to some jazz sometimes. I like country music, but I only like the really old stuff like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. I like stand-up comedy and I love Louis C.K.'s show LOUIE.

My first language is English, but I enjoy speaking Spanish. I know German, but I am really rusty and have not spoken it in a while. I have good intentions and try to say the right thing, but end up putting my foot in my mouth a lot of the time. I guess if you're an open person, you're not afraid to look like a fool sometimes.

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

Now we are getting somewhere. Here we finally have a decent profile. It has the perfect tone to it for a 36 year old guy. He has some maturity, but he is not afraid to be playful. He gets a lot of things right in his delivery and you can also get a feel for the type of guy that he is. You should try to keep your profile a bit shorter than this one. You want to give some detail, but this guy gives a little too much. He needs to save some of it for the conversation. Give them the basics, embellish a little and leave the rest for her to find out when you talk to her.

The layout is attractive and he shows that he is an interesting guy who has something to say. You don't get tripped up when you read it and there is no huge turn-offs to make a woman stop reading.

He mentioned his employment while giving a few small details about his career goals. This is very attractive to the ladies. It shows that he has some ambition and is trying to make an impact on the world. Between his education and his career, he is demonstrating some qualities that prompt a woman to stop and take notice.

He also said that he wants a woman with a nice body without being crass about it. He states that he likes to stay in shape and eludes to the fact that he wants a woman who does the same. This gets his point across without being rude.

It's okay to mention some of things you like in a woman, but make sure to keep it brief. They want to hear more about you than they do about how picky you are.

There are a couple mistakes on this profile that should be addressed besides it being too long. It doesn't have a good conclusion. It kind of just ends. He doesn't close with anything that makes the woman want to write him. No matter what information you put in your profile, you need to be sure to cap it off and leave her with a final thought. Remind her to call you. Approach your final paragraph with an air of confidence. Make her want to contact you and think that it's her idea. Tell her to e-mail you are text you. Don't beg for it either. Make it a statement rather than a question. Make her feel like her best course of action is to contact you asap. "Send me a message and we will get to know each other better" or something to that effect would have capped this profile off nicely.

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Profile Eleven: The Fun One

THE FUN ONE

Appeal Meter: 4 out of 5

Info: I am 40 years old, I am 6 feet tall and I am not religious.

Characteristics: My body type is average and I smoke sometimes.

Looking for: I am looking for a relationship.

Hometown: London, England UK

THE FUN ONE'S PROFILE

Prepare yourself. Good or bad, you are in for an interesting experience when you date me. Don't worry. It's not anything scary. I just thought that I should warn you that I have a lot of energy and I have been known to do some wild things from time to time. I once rode home in the trunk of a car when picking up a friend in need and fell asleep. I was curious and wandered on to a movie set one time and they ended up putting me in the movie. There is a lot of fun to be had in this life if you make yourself available for it.

I started out as a musician, but I was bitten by the film bug when I directed a video for the band I was in. Since then I have been writing several short films and I am currently working on two feature films. I sometimes miss music, but I feel that the movie industry gives me much more freedom to be creative and visual. I plan on moving to the states to make it in Hollywood, but I will miss all my friends and family. They know the kind of person I am and the goals that I am working toward, so everyone has been very supportive.

I am kind of a night owl, but I'm not some crazy party animal. I just like the mood at night and all the fun things that the night has to offer. I have a way of finding fun no matter where I go. Sometimes I go to a place like Las Vegas and end up partying in the hotel. Then I go to some peaceful little town and I end up partying it up with the locals in a pub until 4am. I like to run with wherever the night takes me. I would really love to backpack across Europe before moving to the states. How does that sound?

What we do on our first date is really hard to say. It depends on what we have in common and what mood strikes us when we meet. I don't mind planning a fun night from time to time, but I always want to keep the options open and change plans to something more fun. This is a very collaborative type of thing for me, so don't think I'll just steal you away somewhere else when you make plans. I pay attention to what you like and our night will go accordingly.

Basically, what I'm trying to say is, I am a simple man who enjoys simple pleasures. I enjoy all the surprises life has to offer and I know our date will be a pleasant surprise for you. Let me know if there is anything else you'd like to know.

WHAT IS WRONG / RIGHT ABOUT THIS PROFILE

This guy doesn't just sound fun. His profile is actually fun to read. This guy sounds like someone that a lot of girls are dying to meet. He seems intelligent, he has a sense of humor and also has a sense of adventure. He shows how interesting he is without sounding like he's bragging. He indicated that he had a good career that sounded interesting and he was also striving for more. He is showing examples of success and ambition. This is two things that women love. He also comes off as confident without sounding the least bit cocky. He mentioned how fond he is about his friends and family to show that he cares about more than himself.

He goes into great detail about himself without rambling. He put thought into his profile without overthinking it and managed to convey his personality very well. He certainly seems like a good natured person who has the best of intentions.

This guy shows that he has brains and hear and he also shows that he is well worth checking out. If you can work on getting your profile more like this one, you will see a big difference in the responses you get. Don't just copy it though. Make your own version that hits all the right points that this one does.

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Profile Twelve: The Comedian

THE COMEDIAN

Appeal Meter: 5 out of 5

Info: I am 42 years old, I'm 5 feet 11 inches tall and I am not religious.

Characteristics: I have an average body type and I smoke sometimes.

Looking for: I am looking for a relationship.

Hometown: Whittier, California USA

THE COMEDIAN'S PROFILE

If I were you; I would settle in. No one has ever accused me of being a man of few words, so I'm not about to start now. If you're looking up my profile then you obviously want to know about me. I am about to give you exactly what you want so you're going to want to stick around until the end. What you are about to read may come as a surprise to you, but I hope it will be a pleasant one by the time you finish it.

What do you know? You're still reading. I'll take that as a sign that you want to know more. If I go a little off-kilter; bear with me. I have a creamy center when you get to the middle.

I come from a long line of goofballs. While I am my own person, I do tend to fall into the goofiness that my family has so kindly bestowed upon me. I can be a little naughty sometimes, but it's purely for laughs. I talk a big game, but I'm really a sweetheart when it comes down to it. I'm only truly naughty when someone is around to inspire me. My sense of humor has been known to put some people off, but I hope you will enjoy it.

I have prepared you long enough, so it's time to get down to the meat and potatoes of my profile. I may seem to drift off, but I assure you I am approaching a point. You wanted to know who I am, so here it is uncensored and uncut. Make sure your seats and tray tables are in their upright and locked positions.

I moved to a small town in the south in the ‘90's and lived there long enough to develop an accent. My family moved around a lot at the time and we had settled into the easy living of the south for a while. It was a bit of a culture shock when I first got here to California a couple years ago. I drove here by myself and, while I had lived in a lot of places, most of those places were rural. It took me a while to get adjusted. People would look at me strange because of my accent and assume I wasn't that smart. That's up for debate, but I think I am finally settled into California living and I'm ready to try the dating scene.

If you're not bored to tears by now then you absolutely must know more. I am far from perfect, but here are some things that make me worth keeping around:

You may notice that this profile is pretty wordy. Generally, this is way too many words for a profile, but if it works it works. If you are saying interesting things, feel free to make it a little longer and let it breathe. You don't want to overthink it. If you're on a roll, by all means, don't stop it just because of length concerns. Do what comes naturally and if you are naturally funny then you might have a lot to say in your profile that makes her laugh. If you are rambling, it's a different story. You don't want lengthy explanations of your interests. On the other hand, If you have flow and a sense of humor going then type it out. You can always delete it, if you don't feel comfortable with it, and start over.

I am pretty impressed with this profile. It sucks you in from the opening paragraph and shows you that this guy has a good sense of humor.

He begins the profile on a high note and ends in a high note. There are a lot of words in between but there is never a lull. It maintains a positive and cheeky vibe throughout while still managing to have heart. The humor seems to come naturally and it does not seem forced.

There are no clichés repeated over and over. There are no glaringly obvious spelling and grammar errors. He wasn't crass or rude. He wasn't too demanding of his potential date. He just talked about who he was and he didn't hold back when it came to showing his personality.

If a lady sees a profile like this, she is going to be sending you a message immediately. A profile that is well written that makes her smile and shows her what kind of guy you are shows her that she is not going to be the only one attracted to you. She won't hesitate sending you a message before some other women snatches you up.

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Conclusion

You have seen the very worst and the very best of online profiles. What chapter does your profile fall in? Did you see aspects from a few of these profiles in yours? Hopefully, you have learned enough to make some positive changes to your online presentation. Look over these profiles well and you will see where you might be going wrong and where you might be going right. Then you will be able to structure a profile that attracts the women that you desire the most.

I wish you all the luck in your online dating adventures.