by Guest » Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:39 am
The first thing that jumped out at me is your usage of language:
[COLOR=#000000]lETS be honest here. It takes a lot more then a few paragraphs to describe anyone. Then also the person writing their 'about me' info will probably make themselves sound like a good choice. So I find this profile info very preposterous. And whats that you say? You're a special person who loves music and likes hanging out with your friends? Well No kiddin... I thought I was the only person in the world who's like this...
[COLOR=Red]This is actually a pretty good start. Your language is direct, strong, and dominant. Also, you're pointing out a universal irony or truth in the dating world...that everyone's profile says the same shit. Which implies that no one really learns anything from anyone else by what one writes.[/COLOR]
I'll still try to write something about myself I guess. Well I am unique person and not to sound conceited or anything but its rare to find anyone like me. I like hanging out with cool people who know how to have fun without being stupid. I am usually nice (sometimes too nice) but I also like making fun of people, especially nice ladies so I'll probably make fun of you should you for some reason meet me. You shoudl probably go away right now. You've been warn.
[COLOR=Red]Here is where your language starts to get passive. Instead of the above try something like this:
I am a unique person and finding someone like me is rare, so now that you have jump on a plane to Las Vegas and bet your life saving's on double zero on the roulette table OR at the very least buy a lottery ticket. I surround myself with cool people that know how to have fun without making a spectacle of themselves. Understand that even though I am a nice guy at heart, I have a reputation to uphold, and as such when we meet will most likely tease you mercilessly over something trivial. It's the adult version of tugging on your hair...if I tease you, I like you, if I don't well I don't. So, if you're the sensitive type that takes things too seriously or cannot be playful, then I'm definitely not for you (and vice versa).[/COLOR]
It takes time for me to open up. You really have to be a certain type for me to be cool with. But if you're enjoying any of these chances are you are worth my time. I've been in relationships where I spend all my money and get my hopes up only to get shot down like I am nothing. I also have a naughty side to me if you're the right type of person. I usually play the part of a calm-serious-easy-going-friendly-confident type of person. This is how I feel inside as well ofcourse/
[COLOR=Red]I'm a very selective person with respect to whom I surround myself with and with whom I open myself up to. In other words, I have very high standards and will not deviate from them. My friends describe me as a calm-serious-easy-going-friendly-confident type of person, and since my friends are awesome (see above), that means they're definitely right. I can and will get naughty from time to time...but only if you know how to play along. [/COLOR]
I have a promising road ahead of me and I'd like to be with someone who's also goal oriented or at least someone who [I]Tries[/I] to make their life better. I also get bored of making all the decisions so you also need to come up with stuff to do. and If you're an outdoors adventurous type of person that's a plus.
[COLOR=Red]I like making myself better. I'm not a self-improvement junkie, actually, yes I am. I like that my life and how I feel about it get better every day. I know where I'm going and I'm walking the path; want to come along for the ride? I don't expect for you to the same level of intensity in this area, but I do expect that you will try to improve your lot in life as well.
If you have something you want to do or someplace you want to go, SPEAK UP!!! If you don't, we're always going to go to the places I like and the things that I enjoy. I cannot and will not try to read your mind. In other words, have an opinion and have conviction in your opinion. I enjoy the outdoors so if you're the outdoorsy, adventurous type then you're ahead of the curve.
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[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]That being said I am not looking for a quick hook up. Getting fast sex has gotten easy and boring. What I’am really looking for is someone I can have feelings for and connect with on a deep level. Yes, I know this is a rare thing to find, especially with all my short comings. I guess I am one of those super optimist guys. Well are you game or what?[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Red]I am not looking for a quick hook up, been there done that...YAWN!!! I'd rather have a connection on a more substantive level than pure lust...the lust can, and will, come at a later date.
If you found yourself nodding enthusiatically while laughing a loud, on occasion, then you owe it to yourself to contact me...
[COLOR=Black]Truth is that the two paragraphs above are kind of weak and I might just cut them from the equation.
I think the BIGGEST problems guys have online profiles is that they use passive language, they provide too many details about the boring shit in their lives (I do this for a living, I live in this part of town, I enjoy these activities, I went to this school, I'm from this city, blah, blah, blah), and they don't let their sense of humor and wit shine through (they don't take a risk to put in a joke or comment that, most likely, people will take the wrong way because of the lack of context on the flip side, if they do take it the right way then you get uber points). Guys are just so matter of fact. Yawn.
One thing that taught me what not to write was to create a shill. Bascially, you need to create an account posing as an attractive female and see what kind of emails you get and read the profiles of the guys that contact you. When you see enough of those, you'll know what NOT to write.
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