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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Online Dating First step, write a good profile

I have read many profiles of men and women seeking a life partner through online Christian dating sites, I had my share of not interesting in the introductions. Of the dating service profiles, very few actually drew my attention. I’m positive that you desire responses, if not, then why bother joining? Here are some tips I have found for writing a good profile.

Online dating profile tip 1

I am a Christian.................

This is one of the most overused opening lines for Christian Profile. True, it’s the generic choice of many individuals- if you’re waiting to be approved. To prevent this, come up with something more unique. After all, we are all Christian. Or else, we won't bother to join a Christian dating site.

So how do you come up with this? It’s not hard. Take some time to browse around other people's profile? Reading fellow Christian’s descriptions of themselves just might get it right. At the same time it will show you how everyone else in the Christian Society is describing themselves- therefore giving you an insight on what key words and phrases you should avoid using.

Of course, this will only work if you are serious about Christian Dating.

Online dating profile tip 2

I am the one you have been waiting for.....

Well, this may be true. Nevertheless, by including this association of words in your personal online Christian profile you aren’t presenting anything new to me or any other potential match. In reality what it does do reveal you as an individual that didn’t put much thought into presenting themselves. What you really want to do is tell people what makes you smile or what God has done for you- Make sure not to just say he’s done a lot for you. Let your personality shine through.

The last tip for online dating profile

Try to spell everything right.....

This advice may seem comical but is in fact one of the most important. While instant messaging or chatting with someone online, you might have common spelling mistakes that a match might find annoying, this may sound silly but is definitely true. It displays a lot to the match while they examine the other Christian online dating services that someone has actually put the effort to review their document to avoid any mistakes. If necessary ask a friend for help. If you can’t take a moment to write something satisfying, many people looking for a potential partner will assume that you will not take the time or effort to complete other small important tasks. Because when you do take that sweet time to build make that first impression- all details count.