Monday, February 8, 2010

What People Are Looking For






At this point, you have a pretty great profile happening for you.  That’s the foundation of your online dating adventure hands down.  Now, we need to take a minute to talk about what others are looking for in online dating partners across the board.

No matter who you are, you are looking for someone that is just like you.

In other words, people are looking for normal people.  There is no one out there that is looking to hook up with someone that is too complex, too busy, too overwhelming, or someone that is too above them.

Sure, every guy says they want that hot model with all of the best figures, but the bottom line is that they are really looking for someone that is more normal that happens to be pretty.

How can this be?  Doesn’t everyone think about looks first in this world?


In reality, people are looking more for those that are normal and just like them because they do not want to feel or end up being rejected.  We all fear rejection and at the level of online dating, it is the same.

Think about all the times that you have gone out to the bar or other areas and thought, “She’s pretty, I would never have a chance with her.”  Or other such comments.  For that reason, girls and guys out there should keep in mind that their profile and their pictures in the profile should be, beyond everything else normal.

Don’t try to make yourself look like a supermodel because you end up looking fake.

Don’t try to increase your importance by saying that you have a different job than you do.

Don’t say you have special characteristics when you really do not.

People are looking for other normal people.

Your important tip here is that if you wish to have someone email you or contact you, you should come across as a normal person that is happy and positive.  That’s going to reel them in.  But, not just in the way of your profile and your pictures, but throughout online dating.

Here’s what we mean.  Once you actually get into the dating scene, you will find that there are going to be opportunities to chat with others.  In short, you will wan tot come across as being able to talk to anyone in the right manner.

Most commonly, people will respond to you through an email.  Or, even better, you will respond to them in an email.  You may find some will instant message you as well.  Any of these methods is fine and perfect as long as you keep your first impression high.

Relax, It’s Okay!

When it comes to talking to others about who you are and what you are like, follow the same techniques that we talked about in regards to being positive, normal and coming across as someone that is trustworthy and honest. 

In a few minutes, we will get into how to send off that first email, but for know just realize that you do have what it takes to be a person that will get to meet others.  You will be the person that they contact and that gets to meet others.