In our crazy-busy society, online dating is the new norm. The old ways of finding a romantic connection no longer work.
Like, who has energy to hang around organic vegetables at a natural food market after working 15 hour days? And when was the last time you met a gorgeous guy at the off-price book shop?
So, like millions of other lonely hearts, you took courage in hand and signed up with an online dating service. But where is all the excitement and fun you were supposed to experience?
If you're thinking you'd rather watch popsicles freeze to online dating, don't give it up until it's all said and done.
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Zoosk.com placed at #1. Why they are different: They promise a "personalized experience" due to a cutting-edge, SmartPick™. Rather than wading through profiles, their "behavioral matchmaking technology" brings viable matches to you.
Match.com is #2 and boasts "more dates, relationships and marriages" than other online dating sites. Why they are different: They provide five compatible matches every day.
In the #3 slot, OurTime.com caters to mature demographics. Why they are different: Dubbed an intuitive online dating service, OurTime supplies stats on "who's flirted with you, who's 'favorited' you and who's viewed your profile".
The well-known eHarmony.com is in the #4 spot. Why they are different: they pride themselves on 29 "Dimensions of Capability". Something's obviously working here, as eHarmony stats show 44,000 weddings among their members each year.
EliteSingles nailed the #5 ranking. Why they are different: "Ideal" for serious, sophisticated singles, ranging from 20's to 50+. Labor intensive personality test and dear sign-up fees guarantee an "authentic, no-frills dating experience".
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It's All About Profiles and Pictures
If your profile and picture aren't kicking it, you aren't standing out from the crowd. Let's see what we can do to get you some well deserved attention.
Professional portraits are best; selfies debatable. A good quality, tasteful picture will help to attract men, while the grainy photo your brother-in-law shot at a family reunion will be a throw-back.
Post one current headshot and several total body pictures on your profile. Advisors at eHarmony say you'll be "nine times more likely to get communication" when your profile contains pictures. They found the majority of inquiries were received by people who posted four (or more) pictures.
Dialing up the sex factor in your photos is not the best idea you ever had. Shall we just agree that trashy is not tres chic?
Keep these points in mind when planning your perfect photo-op:
Put pizzazz in your pictures by incorporating natural backdrops. Lean against a tall tree. Stand barefoot on a sandy beach. Guys adore action shots – like you poised to whack the golf ball or tennis