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January 13, 2010

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How to reply to an incomplete dating ad

Meeting online is easy!

We have all come across an interesting, seemingly, person on a dating site, then when you click into their profile they haven’t written much about themselves at all.

One of three things usually happens:
1) You skip by them, despite the initial attraction to their photo or headline, a little sadder by their lack of detail of themselves;
2) You send them a message, describing yourself, trying hard to be interesting to them, as you guess (fantasize) how they might be attractive to you;
3) You send them a short message, saying “Hi” wondering if they will reply or not.

The real way to send a message to someone that hasn’t completed their profile or answered all the profile questions, is to ask them the same questions that they didn’t answer in your email.

By doing this you aren’t being pushy or nosy, you’re simply asking questions about what most other members have already answered.

As well, you are giving this person, who initially seems attractive or interesting to you, the opportunity to meet you.

And that is a very special opportunity indeed!

photo credit: Didi90