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Posted: 7/10/2006 6:19:53 PM | @tamills
First, I have to say that your profile is one of the best I've seen as far as spelling and grammar go. Nice to see someone that can match me on rambles, spelling, AND grammar.
I'd be careful about putting stuff about how you're financially stable in your profile. Especially online, I would not give out such information until that information should be shared. Women will screw with you ten times over to get a part of that finacial security. I'd also remove any problems with your past relationship. You seem like such a sweet man and so very trusting, but you kind of have to hide certain vulernablities until you trust someone. You haven't been back in the game for all that long and you do have two teenage sons. And unfortunately, people will take advantage of people who are so loving and caring. And I do wonder if the part about not wanting to marry again will help you or just hurt you. Personally, I wouldn't contact you because it would be like, well, he's definitely not going to make a committment so what's the point? The person that you are looking for is someone who wants the same as you and I do think a longer term committment is definitely going to be a part of the package. Not necessarily marriage, per se, but I wouldn't shut the door. You seem like a family man. And personally I do think that it's a step that a person such as yourself would take again.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 6:40:22 PM | | Please take a look at my profile and tell me what I could do to make it better. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 6:59:12 PM | Shauna,
Thanks for the compliments and the review. You mentioned a few things I hadn't considered (like the finances thing).
A question though: You said,
You seem like such a sweet man and so very trusting, but you kind of have to hide certain vulernablities until you trust someone.
I'm trusting, but not out of naivete, out of strength. I've been around a few times now. There is very little a woman could do to take advantage of me, just because I am very protective of myself and my boys. And I'm very much an 'eyes-wide-open' kind of guy. I'm not too worried about getting screwed over; I think I could sniff out the problems.
So my question is: If I'm genuinely not too worried about being taken advantage of, is it helpful, or not, to be as open as this? Do you think most folks would be put off with this kind of honesty? Or would they be suspicious? Or ....?
I'd also love to hear any other opinions too.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 7:21:02 PM | Hi Shaunamarie,
Yes I would like an honest review, and any suggestions or correction that you feel would be appropriate. Thanks in advance. Wishing You all the Very Best of Health, Wealth, Peace, Joy, Love, Laughter and Great Personal Happiness to Fill Your Heart and Your Life always!!! May all of Your Hopes and Dreams be Fulfilled.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 7:45:11 PM | @tamills (will get to other reviews in a second!)
If you're comfortable with what you have there, that's fine. I can only tell you from my perspective, know what I mean? I'm not a professional, heck, I've never even been married. So if you (or anyone else) disagrees with something I say, then by all means leave it be. I'm just giving you my interpretation based on my own opinion. Above all else, I say go with your gut. You know yourself better than me, obviously.  | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 8:05:02 PM | @yuletide
I'd reword that you don't want someone who plays head games. I'd put a more positive spin because guess what? Most women aren't going to say they play head games. Trust me, it's the man's fault. I don't mean that it is the man's fault, but women will say it is. You're a man, you know you can do nothing right.  Seriously, a person who plays head games is someone who is not totally 100% confident in herself. You will probably get more honesty if you reword it so, I'm looking for someone who is confident in herself. Means the same thing, but allows the other person to better define herself.
Your profile is good. One thing that I would definitely suggest is either to hint towards your softer side or tell us about your softer side. You did really good with the interests part. And the rollercoaster thing just says so much. You must have a few crazy stories from other things you've done.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 8:08:01 PM | I typically don't come into these threads because I like the random reviews, but since my thread is not getting input or opinions from many, could ya spare a minute on mine???
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Posted: 7/10/2006 8:26:40 PM | @frisky4u
If you concider yourself physically attractive, average or athltic build, spiritually driven, honest with yourself first and then with others, ambitious, like to laugh and have fun, enjoy boating, skiing water or down hill, tennis, biking, hiking, travel, camping, dancing, dinning, romatic evenings, have a possitive outlook on life. Are nearing the end of your childhood resposibility years, or childless, are independant, finacially secure, non smoker, drink socially, no body art, love activity, are a good cook, like a clean and tidy home, then I would love to hear from you!!
Ok, first you put "if you consider...."and then you just ended the sentence. Normally the sentence would read like, if you consider...then write me a message or whatever. But is it really necessary to repeat your interests a third time? That's a lot of repetion. What I always suggest is to list six (more than six is ok though) interests and expand on the most important three (too many is just overkill) in the about me. And it might be better for you to say that you're looking for someone with similar interests and leave it at that. So there's no need to repeat the canoeing, skiiing, whatnot for a third time. And you may want to consense your interests as well. Instead of putting water-skiing, boating, canoeing, etc, you might want to just simply put water sports. You want to try to say as much as possible using as few a words as possible. Now, those are just examples. But instead of a long run on sentence, you may want to try to group things together And you may want to use your restrictions to block people such as smoker, people in certain age ranges, and use your profile to say you don't want children. So that can be eliminated as well.
And are you perhaps a tad bit on the unrealistic side? I would take some qualities that are important (let's just use financially stable) and say outright you're looking for someone who is financially stable. If it's not so important, like whether or not she's a good cook, then leave it out. If you can work past it, then I wouldn't put it in there. Because right now, I wonder if there's a single person who fits your criteria. 
Overall it's a good profile though. A few things that I'd definitely suggest changing, but overall you have a good idea of the person you want. Let me know if you want any other help.
Oh, and the pictures. First one is ok, but still somewhat of a struggle to get a clear picture. Is it possible for you to get some clearer shots? The other three are next to impossible to make out and/or the coloring is all wrong. You'd probably get more hits with clearer photos. | |
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Posted: 7/10/2006 8:37:31 PM | @dime12084
What can I say? Yet another example of a perfect profile. You had me laughing in the first line and wanting to know more at the end. You tell just enough to make me like you enough to email you. If the fish aren't biting, it's certainly not on any fault of your own.
Personally, I like your pictures. Other people may wish that there was a clearer head shot, but personally I like pictures that show someone in their element. Shows a lot more of your personality which only helps with the profile.
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Posted: 7/10/2006 8:44:29 PM | Well, if you wouldn't mind, I'd love a profile review. Personally, I don't think its all that bad but just wanted someone else's thoughts. I'm not here to impress myself so I need some feedback please. Thank you for your time.  | |
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Posted: 7/11/2006 3:58:34 AM | @Takom13
My very first suggestion would be to change the picture. Actually, I'd just get rid of it. No picture is better than one that is totally out of focus.
I'd try to fill in the interests part. For one, when doing a search in my area, if we have the same interest (say reading), then it's going to tell me that we have something in common before I even open your profile. It will say shared interests in bold and then the interest in red. So if I'm just looking for a guy who reads, then I may not even bother reading your profile. Just might go by the common interests. I always suggest try for at least six to show your versatility and then expand on the most important three.
You might want to add what kind of a person you are looking for and some of your strongest features in a relationship.
Overall, it is a good profile. Good job. | |
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Posted: 7/11/2006 10:44:08 AM | Thanks for the advice. I'm working on the interest part right now. Trying to make a list and pick those that are really important to me to put in there. Should be changed within a couple of hours. Thanks again.  | |
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Posted: 7/11/2006 2:23:09 PM | Thank you Shaunamarie for your honesty and your perspective.
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Posted: 7/11/2006 2:28:40 PM | | OOO what about me! | |
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Posted: 7/11/2006 2:38:59 PM | | I would be honored if you'd review my profile. Thanks a bunch! | |
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Posted: 7/11/2006 3:50:03 PM | | Thanks a lot for the review, the pics thing is a little hard because they are the only ones I have, but I will work on it, Thanks again!! | |
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Posted: 7/11/2006 4:08:41 PM | @bulldogcollins43
My first problem is with the pictures. First, there's only one that has humans in it and not only is the picture not all that clear, it isn't clear which one is you. Do you have other pictures of yourself? Of just yourself? The last thing you want is someone to email you saying you're cute, but the guy to your left is cuter. Online dating is hard enough without other distractions. And there's no problem with the other four pictures, it just might be better for you to explain why they are there for. Personally, I thought it meant that you did drugs. But reading your profile says you don't do drugs...so it's like, why is there for? To be funny?
You should try to fill in your interests. I always say choose six (more is ok) and expand on at least three that are really important to you in the about me. Putting interests in there will create an instant match if someone else has the same interest as you. It will come up on their profile as shared interest in bold and then the interest in red. So if a female is only looking for people who have an interest in dogs, she can easily eliminate all others who don't without reading the profile.
The profile is good. There just needs to be more meat to it. You've got a good basic start, you just need to expand. You also might want to expand on what kinds of things make you special. At least allude to a special side. Remember, this is the make it or break it deal. This is what will choose you over someone else. You want to give as much information so that we know who you are and give you a fair shot. You say if you want to know more just ask...but where does a person even start? For me to email someone, there has to be something there. Some kind of common connection.
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Posted: 7/11/2006 4:15:41 PM | @sixstring
Almost totally love the profile. Love the pictures, they show you in your element and really give us a sense of what's important to you. Love the profile. You're honest, witty, and you know how to say what you want and not take all day.
Only problem with it? What kind of woman are you looking for? What qualities are important to you? What are some of your strengths that you bring to a relationship? And I wouldn't say it's a problem, just some information that's missing. And I know that you'll do fine in perfecting your profile.
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Posted: 7/11/2006 4:17:14 PM | @canadian
If you're ok with other people in your pictures, that's fine. You're both beautiful so I'm sure any guy would be willing to date either. 
You can always crop out other people. But again, if you're fine with it, then that's fine. I see you already have some fans so to be honest, I don't think you needed my help anyway.  | |
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Posted: 7/11/2006 4:18:48 PM | @everyone
Thanks to everyone who has said some positive things on this thread. I'm glad that you all find my advice useful. But please, remember, it's YOUR profile and you are the only one who knows what should be there. So if you disagree, always go with your gut instinct. I'm not perfect ALL of the time (just most.)  | |
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Posted: 7/11/2006 4:32:52 PM | | thank you so much Shaunamarie.I have took on board what your saying to help me.Wish you all the happiness in the world because you deserve it hunni.You are indeed a very nice lady.cheers again. | |
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