So this last weekend I joined match.com. I know that I didn't wait until Oct. 1, but I felt like it now. As for the site, the cost is pretty low (about $20/month for 3 months). The site is set up pretty well, asking preferences and then finishing with a self-written summary.
Surprisingly for me, there are quite a few girls on the site. So far, I've emailed 3 girls. To stay diligent, I hope to try to email one every day or 2. How much is supposed to be said in these emails? Does anyone know? Mine have been pretty short. Generally, I'd like to say that she seems interesting (refer to part of profile that was interesting), and I'd want to know if she thinks I'm worth the time to respond. Probably not the smoothest things to say.
I get that the site is generally based on being a numbers game (email a lot, get a few back, go on few dates, but still meet someone), but it's annoying that you spend some time emailing someone, but never receive a reply (you see that they've since looked at your profile, also).
So here's my profile summary.
So I'm a Wisconsin guy who's lived here in Chicago for about a year now, and it's great. I like the fact that whatever interests you have (except surfing), the city's got you covered.
I work a regular job as a desk jockey in the suburbs, so I value my free time. Even though I enjoy chilling out and watching a movie, I really like to be out doing something.
For fun, I like to do what everyone else lists here: read, watch movies, listen to music. If you're up for it, we could even get nerdy and talk about math.
As for you...I used to think that I only wanted someone who shared my interests, but that's kind of boring. Though it's true that I'd like someone who likes fitness and Fellini movies as much as me, I'm looking for a little more. Instead, I'd like to find someone who challenges me. That person will introduce me to new thoughts and hobbies, make me think differently, and probably make fun of me a little (I can take a joke pretty well).
If you fit the bill, then we should check it out.
How does it look? Should I add/subtract anything? Would this profile keep you interested?
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Let's see, you seem like a pretty funny guy, I think you should express more of a humorous side. Have fun with it! Write is as if you're speaking to someone you're interested in in-person.
ReplyDeleteWhen e-mailing, I like it when a guy starts with something fun or funny that has to do with my profile (which you do, yay!), but don't mention them responding. That's a given, if they're interested, they'll respond, you don't have to tell them that.
Hope that helps!!
Based on what I saw when I was on match for 6 months, this looks pretty good. Although, I do tend to like the longer profiles. I'd say you could even get more specific. However, I had a friend on who said she preferred shorter profiles... so it's hard to "gauge" how well anything might be recieved. The best thing to do is just be yourself in your profile.. it will attract the right sort of gal for you.
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