Getting a lot of closings

My about me info:

1. What are you most passionate about?

There are a lot of things that interest me but there aren't a lot of things that i'm utterly passionate about

Ok. you have to be passionate about something. women are going to be more responsive to someone who has some passion in their life, even if its chocolate chip cookies.


2. What are the THREE things for which you are MOST thankful?

My parents who have always been supportive of me, and whom I can always turn to for help

My Sister, who while we don't always get along, I know that she cares about my well being and wants me to be happy

Others in my family, whom i've always been able to talk to and get advice from, or just be a sounding board for the issues in my life

I would lump family into the first answer, and come up with 2 other things that you are thankful for. it's a little redundant.


3. Other than your parents, who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

Probably one of my teachers, who helped me awaken my desire to learn

Scratch the "probably", be more specific about the teacher and elaborate on how and why he/she was able to motivate you.


4. The four things your friends say about you are:

Intelligent
Easy-Going
Happy
Thoughtful

5. What are three of your BEST life-skills?

Continuing to expand my knowledge and awareness
Being a good friend and companion
Finding new adventures and unique experiences

about the finding new adventures, this is a good answer to elaborate on in your About Me section at the bottom.

6. What is the most important quality that you are looking for in another person?

Someone who has a wonderful personality, kind, caring, intelligent, honest, the type of person who makes other people happy to just be around

I think this is good, but in the context of the rest of your profile it does come off a teeny bit like you are unhappy and looking for someone to entertain you.

7. Other than your appearance, what is the first thing that people notice about you?

That I tend to be a bit nervous and shy at first

8. What is the ONE thing that people DON'T notice about you right away that you WISH they WOULD?

One thing I hear a lot from people who know me quite well, is I'm a very nice and intelligent person, most people who know me quite well like me

I would reword this. the answer is fine, it just reads awkwardly.


9. How do you typically spend your leisure time?

Most of my Leisure time is spent on video games, television, reading

You need to add in some things you would do with other people, so your matches can assume what dating you would be like.


10. What are five things that you "can't live without?"

High Speed Internet connection
Air conditioning in the summer
My car
Quiet time with just myself
ample hard drive space

Some people might disagree, but i would nix the quiet time answer. maybe put in something frivolous to lighten things up.


11. Describe the last book that you read and enjoyed. What was it about? What did you like most about it?

The last book I read that I liked was "A Farewell to Alms", which is a book that focuses on preindustrial, malthusian economics and the state of the world prior to the industrial revolution.

12. Describe one thing about yourself that only your best friends know.

not really sure if there is anything

here's another chance to lighten things up. you can put down something silly, like you always eat your pancakes counter-clockwise or something.


13. Is there any additional information you would like your matches to know about you?

hate it when people nag me, or are overbearing and controlling

ok. this is just terrible, sorry.

this is a chance to give insight into your personality and elaborate on things you enjoy doing. you need to keep it positive and interesting.

I've been getting a lot of closed responses from the girls i'm matched with, usually with the reason being other, so i'm not really sure of the reason why. Usually it happens after I send the initial five questions, so i'm wondering if its due to the questions I send or something in my profile. Can anyone give me any advice?

Honest opinions are welcome

Questions:

1. How important is chemistry to you?
2. How many books did you read last year?
3. If you could take a dream getaway, where would you most likely choose to spend a week?
4. How often do you find yourself laughing?
5. Do you enjoy debating the issues of the day with your partner?

Absolutely nothing wrong with your choice of questions, so on to your profile.

My about me info:

1. What are you most passionate about?

There are a lot of things that interest me but there aren't a lot of things that i'm utterly passionate about

Try a bit harder on this question. Your opening line to your match is that you are boring and have nothing to offer as a person. No interests, no hobbies, no personality. Doubt that's an accurate description of you but that's what this says.

2. What are the THREE things for which you are MOST thankful?

My parents who have always been supportive of me, and whom I can always turn to for help

My Sister, who while we don't always get along, I know that she cares about my well being and wants me to be happy

Others in my family, whom i've always been able to talk to and get advice from, or just be a sounding board for the issues in my life

Family, family and family. This might raise a red flag to women as you being too much of a moma's boy and too dependent on your family. Having a great family relationship is a very good thing, but this comes across where perhaps it's too much of a good thing.

3. Other than your parents, who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

Probably one of my teachers, who helped me awaken my desire to learn

Why probably? You are not sure? Just say it and describe a bit more. For instance, my ____ teacher in ____ grade. He/she awakened my desire to learn by _________

4. The four things your friends say about you are:

Intelligent
Easy-Going
Happy
Thoughtful

5. What are three of your BEST life-skills?

Continuing to expand my knowledge and awareness
Being a good friend and companion
Finding new adventures and unique experiences

6. What is the most important quality that you are looking for in another person?

Someone who has a wonderful personality, kind, caring, intelligent, honest, the type of person who makes other people happy to just be around

Hmmm....nice wish list, but what do you have to offer to a person who has those qualities? So far you've shown nothing much which means that this person will pass right over you.

7. Other than your appearance, what is the first thing that people notice about you?

That I tend to be a bit nervous and shy at first

Funny, I just started a thread on these boards about why men put this in their profile. Do you honestly think that people instantly notice that you are nervous? How nervous do you get? I would try to think of something positive to say here. I know it's hard to say something positive without coming across as arrogant, but might be worth a shot.

8. What is the ONE thing that people DON'T notice about you right away that you WISH they WOULD?

One thing I hear a lot from people who know me quite well, is I'm a very nice and intelligent person, most people who know me quite well like me

OK, read this one back to yourself. Only people who know you really well like you? Otherwise what? Do people think that you are a jerk? I doubt it. This screams of insecurity and intelligence is a quality that people notice pretty fast. Might want to rethink this answer as well.

9. How do you typically spend your leisure time?

Most of my Leisure time is spent on video games, television, reading

While there are quite a few girls out there who enjoy video games, myself included, this would still put me off. Really need to expand on these answers more. What types of games, what tv shows are your favorite, what types of books. Most importantly, do you do anything social? Anything that involves friends? Anything that would be date/girl friendly?

10. What are five things that you "can't live without?"

High Speed Internet connection
Air conditioning in the summer
My car
Quiet time with just myself
ample hard drive space

11. Describe the last book that you read and enjoyed. What was it about? What did you like most about it?

The last book I read that I liked was "A Farewell to Alms", which is a book that focuses on preindustrial, malthusian economics and the state of the world prior to the industrial revolution.


12. Describe one thing about yourself that only your best friends know.

not really sure if there is anything

13. Is there any additional information you would like your matches to know about you?

hate it when people nag me, or are overbearing and controlling.

How exactly do you get into situations where people can nag you and be controlling. This is your opportunity to add some color to your profile, to say something positive as opposed to something negative.

and you spend your leisure time reading about the gross domestic product and population growth

After hearing your opinions of my profile, i'm not sure I want to be around me, I sound horrible when you put it that way. lol.

No but seriously thanks for the honesty, now I can try and make the profile better.

A few quick questions though, usually my time with other people involves playing video games in a group, stuff like smash bros and mario kart; should I meantion that or not?



Well I am studying economics and political science, so those things interest me, is that too boring for the profile, should I not mention it?