Category Archives: Online Dating Advice

Sample Online Dating E-mails, Part II

Many of our profile writing clients ask about assistance in writing online dating e-mails, and although we don’t offer that kind of service, we can give you pointers from time to time.
On Tuesday, I posted a sample online dating e-mail, and again today I’d like to share with you a couple more sample online dating [...]

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Sample Online Dating E-mails, Part I

So you’ve found someone online who you think might be a match, and you want to send over an e-mail, but you are completely stuck and don’t know what to say.
Thousands of online daters can relate.
I’ve given you tips in online dating icebreakers and other email writing tips, but you’ve asked for examples, so I’m [...]

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5 Reasons You Should Not Give Up On Internet Dating

You know who you are…
You’ve been online for a bit, not as long as some but not quite that long either. You’ve gone on a date or two, but nothing fantastic transpired. You’re not that thrilled about updating your profile or responding to your emails, yet you really don’t want to be single either.
I know [...]

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Idea Starters for Your Online Dating Profile

It’s hard to be original sometimes, especially when you’re trying to talk about yourself in 250 words or less.
No pressure!
If you are struggling for creative things to say in your profile, here are a few ideas to get those creative juices flowing:

Instead of saying you’re tall, dark, and handsome, give other unique details about yourself. [...]

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Tuesday Profile Writing Tip – Avoid Repeating What Has Already Been Said

Through the Dating Tales online dating profile writing service I see quite a few profiles from around the globe, and there is one similarity I’ve noticed among the profiles of both guys and gals, young and old.
There’s too much repetition in your online profiles!
For example, if you have an account on Match, then you have [...]

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What To Do When Your Online Dating Profile Is Not Working

When you aren’t getting the results you want from your online dating profile, there are several things you can do to spruce up your existing profile and motivate “potentials” to contact you.
Profile makeover tip #1 – Use spell check
Simple things like proper spelling, complete sentences, and correct grammar can make a big difference. I know [...]

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Tuesday Profile Writing Tips – Fashion Magazines

Everything you need to know about creating a sexy and enticing online profile lies in the pages of fashion magazines. And this goes for both men and women, I’d like to add.
Your Photos
Ever notice that most magazine covers are simply head shots of the model? Sure, there might be a beautiful background, but the primary [...]

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Tuesday Profile Writing Tip – Say Thank You

Every now and again (usually on a Tuesday – random, I know) I try to post one online dating profile writing tip that works for both men and women equally. Today, in light of a huge compliment I got from a customer, I thought I’d focus on the art of saying thank you in [...]

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How to Write an Email in Online Dating – Seven Tips

A Dating Tales reader was kind enough to write in after reading a couple of my other posts on what to write in a message when dating online. Like a lot of online daters, he is unsure about what to say in an initial e-mail and even what to say in a follow up e-mail [...]

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What to Write in a Message for the First Time

A Dating Tales reader recently sent in a question about how to approach girls online. For the sake of anonymity, we’ll just call this faithful reader Rusty.
Here’s Rusty’s request for advice…
“When I have my chance to send a girl a message for the first time, I don’t know what to say. I want to say [...]

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