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Posted: 12/29/2008 6:18:36 AM | I feel that I am quite a bit different than the typical, but at the same time I would not want to appear snobby or aloof.
I have certain advantages, in that I have several interests that women relate to, for example, I enjoy dancing.
I don't ride a Harley...I just want to be natural and have people accept me for who I am. | |
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Posted: 12/30/2008 12:09:52 AM | Hi there...
It took me longer to read your interests than your entire profile. Hmmm......
You have the advantage of being nice-looking and photogenic. 6'4" doesn't hurt, either. I once dated a guy 6'3" who said I had to be "this tall" to get on that ride... but I digress....
Your entire profile reads:
I like to attend live musical events, plays, and museums. I regularly do Pilates and weight training, so exercise is important to me. I love the outdoors, particularly, kayaking and hiking. I make a great gnocchi, and also Italian Wedding Soup.
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All really great points, but 4 sentences blocked together that all start with the word "I". I challenge the creative side of your brain to redo this profile with expanded interests. Where do you go kayaking? hiking? Do you play music professionally, or as a passion? What kind of music do you like dancing to? Ballroom? Salsa?
What kind of lady are you looking for? Someone who can discuss the arts and appreciates classical music and museums? or at least is interested in learning something new? How about someone who is confident, independant and enjoys good health and adventure?
The more details you can provide for your reader, the more points in common she can find to make a connection. It's difficult to market yourself, but if it's all good, why not!
My only other concern is that you have noted for Do You Want Kids : "Undecided/Open" . This is asking if you want MORE kids. I suspect you maybe mean that you would be open to a lady with children of her own, rather than looking to add a few to your nest. Perhaps you could change this to NO and clarify in your profile you are open to a lady with children.
You have a lot to offer the right lady. Good luck. | |
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Posted: 12/31/2008 8:05:53 PM | I made several changes, as I especially liked your advice.
I may edit it some more later. | |
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Posted: 1/1/2009 9:33:50 AM | I liked everything about your profile except the following quotation:
I am looking for a woman who is enthusiastic about living life to the fullest and enjoys adventures (even the smallest of adventures).
Others who review this area suggest doing exactly what you have done in the quotation, indicate what you are looking for.
My position is that if you look at car commercials you will see that they describe the car and the fun of having and driving it. These advertisers do not describe the person or persons who will be driving them; that is to say, the advertiser does not say that the driver will be a male between the ages of 18 and 40.
In other reviews, I have suggested that the reviewed INITATE mail with those whom he or she would like to meet based on their profiles at PoF and ask them to look at his or her profile so they can get a better idea of who they are.
It occurred to me that the reviewed may not know how to initiate mail and so I came up with this list of introductory statements.
Your profile caught my eye. What is the most important thing you did yesterday?
Your profile caught my eye. What is the most important thing you did last week?
Your profile caught my eye. What is the most interesting thing you did yesterday?
Your profile caught my eye. What is the most interesting thing you did last week?
Clearly, using all of them in one email is ridiculous, but using one of them would give the recipient of the mail something to respond to.
Try one of these and see if it works.
Happy New Year
Leib | |
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Posted: 1/1/2009 9:46:46 AM | Can I just make a small comment... As great as your profile and pics are, your primary pic is (intentionally) dark therefore not showing you off to your full potential. I like the pic 'Jan 08' (have you changed much in the last year?) as it shows you smiling...! If possible, try get a couple of similar shots but more up to date...
All the Best for 2009!  | |
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Posted: 1/2/2009 6:30:39 AM | I try to change that photo...but several friends on POF clamor for me to "change it back." They just love that photo, for some reason!
I'm a bit confused about the suggestion not to "indicate what you are looking for." Is this a gender difference. I see that women list this all the time, but men rarely do so.
I think women want to know what a man is looking for...to know if "this is the right man for me." I think they also want to know that a man is somewhat selective. | |
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Posted: 1/2/2009 7:41:18 AM |
I try to change that photo...but several friends on POF clamor for me to "change it back." They just love that photo, for some reason!
That's nice that your friends like that picture, but unless you think one of those "friends" might turn into a "dating" situation, it doesn't really matter what they think. The purpose of a main profile picture is to invite the viewer to click on your profile because they want to know more about you.
The black-and-white "brooding musician" shot is definitely a well-executed and interesting photo, and should remain as part of your gallery. But I don't believe it's the best choice for the MAIN photo, which should be more of a close up, with a friendly smile that invites the reader to want to know more.
Good luck. | |
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Posted: 1/7/2009 1:25:30 PM | | Here's a lighter picture...but it's not a close up. Perhaps I should crop this picture? | |
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Posted: 3/22/2009 6:56:30 PM | My own profile needs work, but , I was in a forum and came across your profile/review request...so here's my two cents worth.
The main picture seems too far away, so you blend into the background too much. Often when I am doing a search, and a whole bunch of faces come up, I'll click on one that is appealing and close up, then read the profile.
I have to agree with the other ladies that you have a lot of interests listed, and not a lot about what you value in a relationship or much about your personality. Now, I better work on my own profile!!!
Hope this help, Peggy | |
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