Tips on writing  personal ads for the singles !

Show don't tell. For example, it is much more effective to use humor in your ad rather than just saying "I have a sense of humor". Show other singles that you are an educated and intelligent person through interesting word choice, clear ad structure, and colorful and creative descriptions.

Show them what YOU would want to know. Make a list of the most important things that you would like to know about a person before responding to a personal ad. Chances are, others would like to know the same about you. If you work, in what field?  Have you ever been married before? Do you have children?  Are you looking to make some new friends, just dating other singles, or do you want find one special person to settle down with for a lifetime?  Keep in mind that common goals are often more important in a relationship than individual interests.

Age isn't everything, but...  It is where a lot of people start.  Be sure to include your age in your personal ad; if you do not want to give your exact age, narrow the range: "early twenties" or "mid forties" for example.  If you are fifty but feel thirty, say so?  If you are looking for someone outside your age range, give a range for the person you seek as well.  Keep in mind that some people will be suspicious of a range that seems too wide -- such as "twenty to sixty", and this may limit responses.  Likewise, a range too narrow (one to two years) also seems odd.  Even those who fall in the narrow range might be hesitant to respond.  Stating your age in your singles ad and avoiding ranges altogether, is generally the best approach.

Describe yourself first.  Be careful to avoid creating a singles dating ad that is simply a mile-long list of characteristics you seek in another, without saying much about yourself.  It is better to let the person reading the ad decide if they might be a match.  This does not mean that you should say nothing about what you seek, just don't overdo it.  You do not want to be too picky.

Details, details.  How many times have you read a personal ad that states:  "I enjoy movies, music, and going out."?  This sentence describes millions of people!  The idea is to make yourself stand out from the rest of the singles ads.  Instead, name a recent movie that you enjoyed.  List some of your favorite music styles, song titles, or artists.  If you enjoy going out to Italian restaurants, or line-dancing at a country bar on Saturday nights, say so!  Ironically, it is the very details that are often overlooked as being insignificant or boring which in fact add the color and depth necessary for a personal ad to be truly effective.

Honesty is the best policy .  Above all, be honest when writing your personal ad.  No matter who you are, or what kind of person you are seeking, you have a better chance of finding that person -- and with less disappointment along the way -- if you are honest from the beginning.

Creativity counts.  A personal ad can take many forms.  A poem, perhaps.  One amazing ad consisted entirely of titles -- one right after another -- of popular motion pictures, carefully chosen and arranged to describe the ad placer.

Example of Good Headline:
Catwoman's tired of Batman recently. Any hunks out there?
Sexy babe looking for new challenges. Don't e-mail unless adventurous to try THE CATWOMAN!!!!!!!!

( Singapore)

Example of Interesting Content:

 Just Wanna Feel How Small The World Is Getting Today...

I am an 18 year old Asian girl from Singapore. I love figure skating in the only man made ice skating rink in Singapore and I love alternative and music from the 80s... I love dogs and rainy weathers...especially in a tropical climate like mine! I am looking for sincere pals from all over the world...so I'll be waiting for your replies!
( Singapore)
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Let's Meet Under The Starry Sky

Let's be friends. Let's be lovers. Let's be there for each other. Let's be happy. Let's be compatible. I am a 22-year-old student who lives in Toronto, Ontario. My friends call me Summer. I like music from alternative to jazz. I like talking, dancing, going out and staying in, lying quietly next to the one I love, and just relaxing after a long day at work. However there is a vacancy in my life. That love is not there. If you want to fill that vacancy, I would like to talk to you. I am 5'6"" tall and I have blonde hair and big green eyes with long eyelashes. Hope to talk to you soon.

(Mississauga ON)

Example of Sexy Ads:
Sweet, Sexy, and Innocent - I have my faults...

Hi, I'm looking for a pen pal to chat with. Someone to share my innermost thoughts and fantasies. I'm interested in guys with long hair and know how to treat women with respect and that are caring. I'm very flirtatious and sometimes mischievous. I'm not afraid of sex as a subject I'm very open about it. But vulgar guys turn me off! I'm 21 and a college student. I have long brown hair and big brown eyes. I'm 5'4, and very shapely (I'm told). I like to go to bars and play pool. I like a variety of music except RAP! I'm looking
forward to hearing from someone soon.

(Northridge CA)

Romance Thru Poetry and Art

SWM, 23, looking for a woman in search of a romantic poet. Has anyone already told you of the shine that sparkles from a kind woman's heart. The sparkle that no gold nor pearl nor any other jewelry can match. I can also paint you with your bare description of yourself. Painting through imagination. Just tell me how red is your lips and how sparkling your eyes are. You'll never ask for anything else when you romance with poetry and art. Write me through email or through post. I would love to hear from you ..

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