| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 11:51:32 AM | | First time at asking for help on here, am a newbie but you don't have to be gentle. I notice I get people to look at my profile then ... nothing... any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time and effort in helping me. | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 12:02:26 PM | | Okay, I'm not one of the expert reviewers, but this is my opinion. The part about living through hard times, and all that, I would lose it. Most every human being has had some form of rough time, you don't really need to put that on your profile. Also the part about you giving into temptation...I don't think that helps either. And there is no need to thank people who have given you a hard time, or however you put it. You say you don't want to air your problems, but your profile does just that. Let past hardships come out when you meet someone, IMO. You need to sound more positive, and there is not much in the profile that says the kind of person you are and what you are looking for. Good luck. | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 12:12:00 PM | First off: Welcome to POF and I wish you good luck in finding someone.  You're profile is good, in general. You seem like a nice honest person.
Pictures: You need some better pictures (not fuzzy ones). Full facial pics with a good smile and one full body picture. Get someone to take the pics for you if you don't have any you can upload. The more good pictures you have, the better. Add pictures of you doing things you enjoy or hanging out with friends (but not guys).
Marital Status: This is going to cause you some problems, I'm afraid. Think about it. Who wants to get involved with a woman who can't let go of an ex, for whatever reason? However, there really is nothing else honest that you can put. Unless you want to put "Prefer not to say" then explain the reasons a bit better.
Interests: Add some more interests. These show up in searches. Be specific.. What kind of movies? Favorite bands? favorite activities?
About Me: Include the type of man you're looking for.
I wish you the best of luck!
Krys | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 12:25:45 PM | thank you both for your input, means a lot to me.. I think i was going with that bumpy roads things because I thought it showed how I've overcome those and will continue to do so if ever again they come up, however i do see your point in that they sound negative. The fuzzy pics I know is a problem but I thought it better to have what I can for now and will definitely change those as soon as possible (as I don't own a camera just presently.. one thing I didn't replace after a house fire and I'm usually behind the disposable cameras on others..lol) Maybe I should mention a smidgeon of house fire to point of I love my community for being so open? or bad idea??
Anyways, I know this is a work in progress for a few more days.. I'll add more of me and more about who I'm looking for. Thank you again! | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 12:42:35 PM | The previous responents made a few points that I concure with. A little negative sounding,but certainly not terrible either. Take a little time to review some "other profile reviews" and then reconstruct you basic thoughts in a more positive light.
Best wishes
OFCB | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 12:46:17 PM | No, don't mention the house fire. Although, I'm glad you survived it. 
Just be you as you are now. Where you are. What you want. What you enjoy. What's important to you. I agree with the above poster, that mentioning your past troubles makes it seem like you're hanging onto them.
But yes, the pics you have now will do, but improve them when you can.
Krys | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 1:51:59 PM | | updated profile now, and I do thank you for being honest and helpful. Might add more later but at least this is off to a much better start. | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 3:21:16 PM | You need to add more pictures as that has already been mentioned. Since you list a few extra pounds, a full body shot should also be posted to let the men know what you look like.
You didn't list anything under profession, blanks are never good, fill this in. If you don't want to put what you really do, then at least use something humorous.
You really need to take several things out of the about me section and list them in with interests. (candle light dinners, monkey bars, climbing trees, blue jeans, Styx...etc)These show up in searches and it is to your advantage.
You listed separated for marital status and I realise you don't want to discuss this in your profile, that's fine, might make men think twice about you but it's your decision. The thing that gets me is listing; long term while you are in actuality still married to the one you have. I would at least change that into 'dating', might be scaring some off with the LTR. JMO.
Good luck | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 3:33:07 PM | i agree with losermagnet i have no more i can add. Saying seperated does give off the alarm bells of HELLO!! possible head case relationship alert.
Good luck anyhoo.. | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 3:41:04 PM | i forgot to add. nursinggrl, one slap coming your way lol.
There is no such thing as an expert reviewer, we just give our reviews of what we personally think about the particular profile . 9 times out of 10 it is right what people say and you did a pretty good job so welcome to the 9 out of 10 club..
I'm a 5 - still working my way up lol. i always suck at interviews  | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 3:49:22 PM | | You are all doing an awesome job at giving me help and pointers... greatly appreciated! hey now, no slapping allowed lol | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 4:47:07 PM |
nursinggrl, one slap coming your way lol.
Maybe I like being slapped? 
I said that because everyone else sounds so authoritative, it almost didn't feel right posting! lol Point taken. Thanks. | |
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Posted: 5/7/2008 4:56:26 PM | | ok, revised, edited, condensed, slapped even... oops I think this got in the middle.. stuck in the middle with you is an awesome song too, but seriously.. appreciate you all for helping and here I thought I was in for the bashing - nice people, love this site! | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 5:04:51 PM | | lol...It is much better! You sound a lot more positive in this profile, and that is for the good! Happy fishing! | |
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| how am i doing? review please n ty
Posted: 5/7/2008 5:08:35 PM | nursinggrl, sometimes being nice works, though be too nice, before you know it you have a 20 year old suckling your breasts.
lol i am kidding though people that review, review many threads so to cut the crap and say it dead on, means they can review 10 times more people with less stress. My view is the op is good looking though it will not help her profile out.
Back to the spanking, i say we all spank each other, have a good ol time and judge the profile after...
Sometimes i wonder why i am still single.... Nope!! still not getting it..  | |
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