Posted on: March 25th, 2008 Rules For Free Online Dating?

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.

• Direct the prose to the opposite sex, not your friends - eg men think of caring as nosey and fiesty as argumentative. Don’t brag about never cooking or having an empty fridge.

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. Mas »