I'm going to roll up the sleeves and crack the knuckles here. I think this is generally an area where I excel. Sure, I'm on a dating hiatus, but before that I was on a holy fucking terror of binge dating the likes of which were mildly, if on not entirely unimpressive… Whatever. Fuck off, will ya! So first impressions matter, as we're told. That's great, but hows does that help you? We live in a world where we consume tons of information and make decisions in the blink of an eye. So it goes with online dating. Saying something funny and non-threatening is good, too. Example 1: Hey there! Liked what I read here and saw you like Game of Thrones. If you haven't seen it, spoiler alert, everyone dies! Example 2: I read through your profile and I gotta say, only my Freshman English Teacher made more use of the Oxford Comma than you. Oh my name is Alex! Grammar snob at your service! It's Okay to Bring the Cheese. Women like to be pursued, they like being chased and romanced, fawned over etc. Your mileage may vary with the cheesy approach; but if done well, you'll display a sense of humor and a tender heart. Don't be that fucker! Example 1: Look, you owe me 99 cents because your profile melted my heart like a snickers bar in a pocket on a hot summer's day. Example 2: Between your profile and your photos, I have to say, you might be the prettiest girl in this part of the internet… Or just tell a joke… Example 3: How did the hipster burn his tongue? He drank his coffee before it was cool… Appeal to Her Interests Okay, you'll see a huge number of women who like the same shit as you. But you don't want to be a fan boy. You don't want to be a puppy dog following its master around all day. It's great if you find a woman who likes the same weird shit you do. But don't over do it here. Simple acknowledgments go a long way, playa. Example 1: Hey there. Totally dug the profile, you seem cool. Gotta say, hiking Half Rim was such an escape for me. How did your hike go? Be natural and poke fun; but don't be creepy or needy but also be concise and to the point.. Most importantly have FUN! If you come off that you're having fun, you'll seem like fun. Until next time Alex is the founder, creative director and managing editor at the Urban Dater. Alex also runs his own boutique marketing agency in Orange County, Ca:. Among his treasured pursuits are bike rides with his girlfriend don't be perverted, now! Funny, lighthearted, maybe a quick mention about how you donate time at an orphanage if it is applicable is good. Sort of roundabout but to the point, selling yourself without it being obvious or bragging. They just are not paying attention or, your profile itself needs work.
