laurasue is offline laurasue Post #1  October 24,2010, 6:50am
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he one thing I am most passionate about: The one thing I am truely passionate about:
Truly helping the individuals and families I work with, finding someone to spend my life with, and being a good person.


The most important thing I am looking for in a person is: The one thing I am looking for in a partner:
I am looking for that "partner-in-crime" kind of relationship. I want someone to share my life with and to do at least some of the activities mentioned below. And then some. Bonus points if you can make me laugh!


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Occupation:Family Therapist Age32Height5' 6" Wants Kids:YesKids at Home:No
EthnicityWhite, non-HispanicReligion:Christian Drinks:A few times a yearSmokes:Never


In my own words

The most influential person in my life has been:

I really can't narrow it down to just one other person. I've been blessed with a multitude of people who have influenced me in different ways.


The three things which I am most thankful for:
  • My Family- I have a close and very supportive family. Thanks to my occupation, I know that this is not a given
  • Getting paid to do something that I love.
  • Good health
Three of my best life-skills are:
  • Finding creative solutions to everyday problems
  • Helping those who are less fortunate or in need
  • Achieving personal goals

The things I can't live without are:
  • Coffee- I am so addicted!
  • Time to "stop and smell the roses"
  • A good book
  • New adventures
  • Friends and family

The first thing people notice about me:

I'm not sure since I've never asked anyone,but my guess would be that I'm pretty quiet around new people.


Some additional information I want you to know:

I am VERY allergic to cats. I like them, they just make me sick. So I don't see a relationship with a cat owner working out.


My interests

I typically spend my leisure time:

I like to read,go dancing, I would like to travel, love to laugh, and I enjoy trying new things. I enjoy doing creative activities, like crafts. I swim a few times a week to keep myself healthy. I have a niece and three nephews that I adore. I am really close to my family, so I spend some time with them as well.

The last book I read and enjoyed:

I love to read books by Jodi Picoult and Agatha Christie- both authors write books about the human condition. Other than that, I try to keep current in my field (Marriage & Family Therapy), so I do read the Occasional professional journal or book.


According to my friends:

My friends describe me as:
  • Quiet
  • Good Listener
  • Sweet
  • Intelligent




 
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melman is offline melman Post #2  October 24,2010, 7:46am
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This is a "nice" profile. Which is to say that it doesn't really grab my attention, give me any common interest to identify with, and cause me to think "hey, now this is someone I need to meet."

You say that you want a partner to share in "some of the activities mentioned below". Where are they?

Your passion answer should talk about a key activity or hobby that you are known for. If your best friend was trying to get me to ask you out, what one or two key things would he/she mention? That's what belongs here. This is the place where you can hook the reader's interest, and give him something to identify you with. Your answer doesn't do that at all.

Every profile we review says "I'm shy/quiet at first." Again, you have an opportunity to describe something honestly interesting about yourself. Don't write about being shy.

You left out the question "one thing you wish people would notice".

Hope this helps.
 
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I've put some specific comments below. As the previous poster said, this is an okay profile but there is nothing here that really stands out or indicates to me why you're different than other people. You might want to spend a little more time thinking about what some of your best or most unusual traits are and rewrite it from there. What makes you different? What makes you special?

Right now there's nothing here that leaves a lasting impression. Not trying to be harsh but some of what you've written (i.e. your book selection, your best traits) indicates to me that you are probably a much more complex and interesting person than you are conveying.

laurasue wrote :
he one thing I am most passionate about: The one thing I am truely passionate about:
Truly helping the individuals and families I work with, finding someone to spend my life with, and being a good person.

This strikes me as being broad and vague. Rather than listing three things, why not pick just one and do it justice. For example, I like your first one. I would blow it out and explain to the reader what it really means, i.e. how do you help our these people? Why do you like it? Has there been a specific related experience that impacted you?


The one thing I am looking for in a partner:
I am looking for that "partner-in-crime" kind of relationship. I want someone to share my life with and to do at least some of the activities mentioned below. And then some. Bonus points if you can make me laugh!

This is an okay answer but I feel like you are using a lot of words and saying very little. There's nothing wrong with this, per se, but you're including a lot of cliched profile words "partner in crime," "share my life with," etc. I would see if there is another way of saying the same thing that is more specific and speaks more to who you are.


Basic Information

Occupation:Family Therapist Age32Height5' 6" Wants Kids:YesKids at Home:No
EthnicityWhite, non-HispanicReligion:Christian Drinks:A few times a yearSmokes:Never


In my own words

The most influential person in my life has been:

I really can't narrow it down to just one other person. I've been blessed with a multitude of people who have influenced me in different ways.

I realize it's hard to narrow it down but this is a nonanswer. Even if it's tricky I would pick someone. Choose someone where the reason gives you an insight into who you are. For example, mine is about a college professor who really pushed me and gave me opportunities that help me grow as a person.

The three things which I am most thankful for:
  • My Family- I have a close and very supportive family. Thanks to my occupation, I know that this is not a given
  • Getting paid to do something that I love.
  • Good health
I think this is good

Three of my best life-skills are:
  • Finding creative solutions to everyday problems
  • Helping those who are less fortunate or in need
  • Achieving personal goals
Good


The first thing people notice about me:

I'm not sure since I've never asked anyone,but my guess would be that I'm pretty quiet around new people.

The first part of this sentence is a throwaway to me. If you're not sure, ask people you are close to and see what they have to say. Quiet isn't necessarily bad, but to some people could indicate that the first date might be awkward or that they have to do all the work.



Some additional information I want you to know:

I am VERY allergic to cats. I like them, they just make me sick. So I don't see a relationship with a cat owner working out.


My interests

I typically spend my leisure time:

I like to read,go dancing, I would like to travel, love to laugh, and I enjoy trying new things. I enjoy doing creative activities, like crafts. I swim a few times a week to keep myself healthy. I have a niece and three nephews that I adore. I am really close to my family, so I spend some time with them as well.

The last book I read and enjoyed:

I love to read books by Jodi Picoult and Agatha Christie- both authors write books about the human condition. Other than that, I try to keep current in my field (Marriage & Family Therapy), so I do read the Occasional professional journal or book.


According to my friends:

My friends describe me as:
  • Quiet
  • Good Listener
  • Sweet
  • Intelligent


 
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