I met Mrs Ed on a dating site – my tips
be careful with the options on the profile, you want to include everything so that the sites don’t try and filter for you
message as many as you can (it’s easy to spot desperate or mental from the profile, just trust your instinct)
write your own profile as though you don’t really need a date
don’t try to be a comedian as you’ll end up looking like colin hunt from the fast show
avoid the cliches – ‘I prefer the pub to the telly’ is the best antidote to the usual wine/dvd/going out/staying in nonsense, don’t make the profile too long
2 or 3 photos max, one strong head and shoulders with a pale background (not a nightclub shot or one with your mates in) and one with you out on your bike, shows that you are in good physical condition and have a life not a saddo
don’t write the words ‘i’m looking for’ cos it’s an excuse for the other person to filter
until you’re on date no2 keep messaging and scanning, keep irons in the fire 🙂 this is ok to do online
playing hide the sausage and checking your email isn’t acceptable !