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critique my profile?
I decided to unhide my POF profile. Anyone care to critique it? I'll just c&p the About me section. I have 7 pics that I feel are a good mixture of full body shots and me having fun, etc. Any feedback would be great!
I think I'm a pretty fun loving chick. I like to
have fun and think I have an awesome sense of humor (but I'm also
finding that pretty much everyone thinks that about themselves). I enjoy
hanging with my friends -- drinks after work, fire pits and beer in the
driveway, concerts and ball games sorta things. I can be a bit
sarcastic and sometimes I am a bit sarcastic at inappropriate times --
it keeps people on their toes that way though!
I'm looking for
someone that makes me a priority in his life and will allow me to make
him a priority in my life. I want someone that makes me be a better
person -- but doesn't try and change the core me so to speak. I used to
have a very specific list -- one that was pretty much unattainable. I
told myself I wasn't going to settle. Instead I found that I was missing
out on meeting some really cool people. While I still won't settle, I
don't have as a specific of list (even though there will have to be some
pretty amazing qualities for me to consider dating a MU fan).
I like
to travel
to watch KU sports
country music
rap music
Twitter
going on random road trips
that the neighborhood kids think I'm cool
hot dogs at the K
Sonic Dr Pepper
finding a good deal
decorating
sleeping in on Saturdays
hugging
kissing
McDonald's Sweet Tea
laughing
smiling
texts from my best friend
flying Southwest
that feeling when I get a text or random phone call from someone I like
playing Words with Friends
Skype/FaceTime
peanut butter M&M's
catching up with childhood friends
Worlds of Fun (well I did in the 8th grade -- surely it's still cool now)
going to the lake
steaks off the grill
the crispness of clean sheets on the bed
when a guy smells good
Re: critique my profile?
I don't really care for the "I like" section. These are things potential dates will get to know about you on dates, so don't throw it all out there in the profile.
I'm not a huge fan of the second paragraph, well parts of it at least. I'm not a guy but I think the "make me a better person" might scare some guys off. I also think saying that you had "unattainable" expectations in the past might freak them out and make them think you are looking for perfection.
How about in the what you're looking for part, put things like "I'd like to meet someone who likes (and then put in a few of your likes or something like that)"?
I don't like the use of "I think" it sounds too unsure. And using "chick" sounds a little rough around the edges. I've edited it below. Of course feel free to take it or leave it.
I'm looking for someone to enjoy laid back times with, drinks after work, fire pits and beer in the driveway, concerts and ball games. My sarcastic humor keeps my friends on their toes, but I promise to take it easy on you, well on the first date at least.
I'm a loyal partner and value someone who will make me a priority in his life and vise versa. I believe in an ideal partnership we make each other better versions of ourselves. I'm looking for a person, not a list of qualities. Although if you're an MU fan, you'd have to be pretty convincing.
Outside of work I enjoy doing xyz...
Oh, yes....that's much better!
Confidence my friend... Here's how I would rewrite:
I'm a fun loving chick. I like to have fun and I have an awesome sense of humor. I enjoy hanging with my friends -- drinks after work, fire pits and beer in the driveway, concerts and ball games; those sorta things. I can be a bit sarcastic because I like keeping people on their toes!
I'm looking for someone who is ready to be in a relationship, as that is where I am in this stage of my life. I want someone that makes me be a better person -- but embraces my independence. I know what I want and deserve in a partner and while I'm not willing to settle on mediocre, I might possibly consider dating a MU fan, but you might just have to work that much harder to win me over.
I like
to travel
to watch KU sports
country music
rap music
Twitter
going on random road trips
hot dogs at the K
Sonic Dr Pepper
finding a good deal
decorating
sleeping in on Saturdays
hugging
kissing
McDonald's Sweet Tea
laughing
smiling
texts from my best friend
flying Southwest
playing Words with Friends
Skype/FaceTime
peanut butter M&M's
catching up with childhood friends
Worlds of Fun (well I did in the 8th grade -- surely it's still cool now)
going to the lake
steaks off the grill
the crispness of clean sheets on the bed
when a guy smells good
Agreed! Thanks PDX. I pretty much c&p'd what you rewrote. It's a much better version of what I started with. I'll let you know how it works out