If you’re single and not online dating, you’re not trying to find your love. The online search for love is just as valid as singles mixers and even going to a matchmaker like me. Of course, you can’t just throw a picture online and add a one-line bio and expect Prince Charming to waltz right into your inbox. Writing your online profile is kind of an art. Much like you put together your resume so you appear to be the right fit for the right job, with your dating profile, you need to appear to be the right fit for the right guy. And that’s why I’m so glad that WhatsYourPrice.com did analysis of dating profiles to find out what words are associated with the most successful dating profiles for women. These are the buzzwords that will make your profile appealing to the most men. I’ve divided the top 20 words up into categories, because many of them are similar.
Witty
At their core, everyone wants to spend their life laughing, so it makes sense that tooting your own horn about being funny would be appealing in the dating world.
Girl-next-door, small-town, down-to-earth
Even though millions of dudes across America have sexy pictures of Gisele Bundchen on their bedroom ceilings, the truth is that men want to end up with a woman who’s more like the girl next door. Exotic is great for fantasy, but familiar and warm make for a real relationship.
Educated, intelligent, master’s degree, smart, graduate degree
Being serious about your future education-wise speaks well for how seriously you’re going to take a relationship in your future. A man with his eyes on a long-term prize will be thrilled with a woman who has invested in her education. It shows that she’s responsible, intelligent and likely a whole lot more interesting that someone who doesn’t invest in education.
Sexy
Well, duh.
Big heart
Who doesn’t want a significant other with a big heart? Someone who has a ton of space to love you will sound amazing. Advertising that your love real-estate is roomy and available would obviously be attractive.
Fun, spontaneous, vivacious, adventurous
When you’re serious about online dating, you’re looking for the long haul. And you’re looking for someone who will make your forever fun and unpredictable in an amazing way. Of course, a sense of fun and a joie de vivre would be appealing. If you want your ever-after to be happy, it’s got to be fun.
Classy, sophisticated, cultured
A man wants someone he can grow old with. That often means grow up with too. Indicating that you’re not just fun, but you have a level of sophistication, will speak to your ability to grow up and still be interesting.
Versatile
Being versatile means that you’re flexible. Of course, that’s a positive when you’re talking about sharing your life with someone. You want flexibility and versatility, not rigidness and a my-way-or-the-highway attitude.
Chemistry
This one I think speaks for itself. Chemistry, or that x-factor, is crucial for a relationship. Mentioning what you’re looking for of course makes sense.
