Yes, it is okay to have your online profile professionally written. I feel strongly about this. So strongly that I even provide an
online dating profile writing service for any online dater who needs a little help.
If writing isn't your strength, then there is no harm in asking for a little help.
There is a caveat here, though. While it is okay to have someone write your profile, the information…
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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 e-mail examples that will hopefully make writing e-mails in the online dating world a…
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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 delivering with a two-part blog post…
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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 to a girl he's interested in.
Below are the seven common statements he has found…
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By Sara | February 19, 2009
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 something nice, but don't know what to write. I NEED advice."
This is a common concern…
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By Sara | January 6, 2009
Online dating icebreakers is a topic that has been tackled before here on Dating Tales, but there's a lot to say about it so I thought I would take another shot at it.
The reason: It's friggin' hard to start a conversation with someone online whom you've never met before and know only what they've written in their profile. You also have a need to be original and make a…
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By Sara | August 12, 2008

Effectively approaching someone online is important. It is probably one of the most important steps in meeting someone online—second to having a
well-written profile.
Think of it like this…you see someone across the room of a restaurant standing by the bar. She has a beautiful smile, gorgeous legs, and a nicely put together outfit. You notice that she’s…
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By Sara | November 8, 2007
1. Come here often?
2. You give great e-mail.
3. You’re an excellent writer. Not everyone knows how to use an em dash.
4. Beautiful picture. With you in it, I barely noticed the Grand Canyon.
5. All my favorite people are Sagittarius.
6. You look hot on paper. I bet you’re even better in person.
7…
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By Sara | August 30, 2007
You winked, he winked and wrote an e-mail saying "What's up?" So now what do you write? I'll tell you what not to write: "Nothing. What's up with you?
This is a list of the seven things you should avoid or be sure to do in your e-mails.
1. He can start the conversation, but so can you. Show initiative and start the conversation. In life being passive never pays so if…
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