As a 24 year old male using these sites I offer the following observations.
Professional photos are a turn off. I want to see the real you so a clear, well-lit photo of you smiling is all that is required. Take it outside on a bright day but stand in the shade. Don’t pose with a large glass of wine or include your holiday snaps.
Too many women present themselves as superheroes surrounded by work achievements and so many friends and interests it seems unlikely a man would get a look in. You are hardly likely to forgive my flaws if you have none youself!
Having said that I have really had no bad experiences and expect that it will eventually bear friut.
My suggestion would be to choose your sites with some care. Take the time to choose one which appears to attract people who are likely to share your interests and values. And don’t hesitate to pay a fee to meet high-quality people. It’s better to use a site which asks for fairly detailed information from members who have to pay a fee than those promising to ‘introduce you to thousands of lonely hearts’. Be prepared to invest time and money into using quality sites. It’s exactly like choosing a restaurant — if you don’t usually enter a dirty, noisy, sleazy place, why would you sign up with that kind of site?
