If you’ve ever lived near the mountains, chances are you’ve done this. Look out! Rough terrain ahead.
| PROS |
CONS |
| Great legs |
Cold hands |
| Weekends can be fun |
Weekends are always the same |
Always knows where to
find a party |
You wonder if he’ll ever get a different job |
| He has a lot of cute snowboarder friends |
You don’t see him in the summer or fall because
he’s in the Southern Hemisphere |
| Friends with mountain lodges make for nice getaways |
He’s so fast down the mountain that you end up skiing by yourself |
| He gets a lot of free ski gear and gives you the extras |
Chapped lips |
I’ve done it once or twice and it can be quite fun. Just watch out for those bad days. Those might be the times to postpone that date.
| PROS |
CONS |
| He can talk you into just about anything |
He can talk you into just about anything |
| High energy |
He’s out golfing with his clients while you’re stuck inside your cube |
| Knows a lot of jokes |
Long hours |
| He makes a good impression. Your friends will like him. |
When everyone finds out he’s a salesman they like him a little bit less |
| When the commissions are good you’ll celebrate |
When the commissions are bad you’ll stay in |
I’ll be honest. I wish I was one. But that’s a different story. Dating an eternal student can be tough.
| PROS |
CONS |
| Always knows where to find a party |
His roommate is always home |
| Cheaper movie tickets |
When you’re ready to go to bed, he’s ready to go out |
| He encourages you to get your MBA, something you’ve been putting off |
When he takes you out it’s to the bar with “$1 You Call Its” on Tuesday nights |
| Interesting conversations |
He works at odd hours, if he works at all |
| Likes to sleep in on the weekends too |
Your parents ask how he’ll support you and you don’t have a good answer |
It’s not all high notes and melodies with a musician. But who doesn’t love a sexy rock star? Figuring out what makes a good partner is important and weighing the pros and cons is a good way to do that.
| PROS |
CONS |
| He will write songs for you |
Groupies |
| The music at your wedding will be prime |
Most nights you’re at the bar watching him play |
| He could get a record deal |
He could get a record deal |
| Your kids will be creative |
He won’t get a day job |
| Depending on what instrument he plays, he’ll be great with his hands or lips, or both |
You’ll have to compete with his band mates |
A well-written profile is equivalent to having good table manners on a first date. If you don’t pay attention to the basics in dating either online or offline, you could miss out on a romantic connection.
The analogy of table manners is the same as having an organized and logical profile. Now this doesn’t need to be an eloquent five-paragraph essay, but just like in meeting someone face to face you have only seconds to impress that person. So choose your words wisely. Avoid swearing or using slang (at least use them sparingly), stick to point, and don’t bore your reader with details.
More importantly, be creative.
Don’t describe yourself in a cliche or generic way. Read the profiles of ten women and men in your area with characteristics similar to yours. Research your written profile by searching out your competitors. In reading these profiles list the things those people mention and notice the pattern, for example, does almost everyone mention travel, interesting books or movies, and Chinese food? Be sure not to include those items in your own profile. Be different.
Similarly find ten men or women whose profiles you like the most and would be interested in getting to know. Again, read each profile carefully and make a list of the things he or she writes about. You should definitely mention any unique interests that you share in your own profile.
The point is that you want to make a good impression so that your potential connections read all of your profile, and are motivated to contact you. You can woo this person later in your e-mails, but for right now just get them interested.
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