Profile Review (24 year old female)

Hi,
I've been a member for a few months now and haven't had any luck. None of the guys I've messaged have responded and the few that have contacted me, I just don't find attractive at all. I am a little overweight so I'm guessing that is a big factor, but I thought I also wanted to make sure there wasn't something on my profile that was scaring guys off.


The one thing I am most passionate about:
I'm passionate about Irish dancing. It has been a hobby of mine since I was 13. I am also passionate about social work and helping those in need.

I think these are unique and interesting -- it could really invite interest from your matches if you include a reason why you're passionate about these two things -- what does it do for you, do you see results? How do they make you feel?

The most important thing I am looking for in a person is:
It's hard to narrow it down to one quality, but I want someone who is genuinely interested in getting to know me and who can keep up a conversation. I also love a guy who is friendly, charming and has a sense of humor. Oops, I guess that's more than one quality haha.

Actually, even though it asks for one quality, you don't have to stop there or apologize for putting more than one -- you're sort of describing a whole person. Just a suggestion, but you may want to say that you're looking for someone interested in getting to know "each other" -- just to assure him that it's reciprocal. Also, you may want to add what kind of sense of humor you enjoy.

Occupation: I'm a graduate student in a masters program for social work
Age: 24

The most influential person in my life has been:
Probably my best friend. Although we've had our ups and downs, she is someone I can count on to tell me the truth, whether I want to hear it or not. If I'm about to do something crazy or stupid, she'll be the first one to tell me, even if she knows it might piss me off. I think everyone needs a friend like that in their lives.

It is good to have this kind of friendship! I think you may want to take out things that while honest and kind of universal, may come across as "red flags" -- such as: "Although we've had our ups and downs" and "even if she knows it might piss me off." You could even change the verbiage to something like, "even if she knows I won't like it" or something similar. Additionally, how have you changed and grown as a person because of this friendship?

The three things which I am most thankful for:
My loving and supportive family
My friends
My dogs

This is an answer that's tough to set apart. You might want to come up with things that make these answers more personal and specific -- what type of dogs do you have? How has your family loved and supported you? That kind of thing.

Three of my best life-skills are:
Using humor to make friends laugh
Volunteering my time to causes I care about
Maintaining a network of close friends

The one thing I wish MORE people would notice about me:
I am generally pretty shy when I meet new people, so I'm always afraid that I give off the vibe that I don't want to talk, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I usually just need someone else to initiate the conversation and once I feel comfortable, I open up

I think it's understandable to want to "warn" matches or help them get past your shyness, but you still might want to focus on what you do have to offer, once they get to know you? Why is it going to be great being in a relationship with you?

The things I can't live without are:
ipod
television
laptop
car
my dogs

I think these are pretty unique -- you might want to get a little more specific to stand out more -- like what do you listen to on your iPod and watch on your television? What kind of car?

The first thing people notice about me:
Probably my sense of humor. I love to laugh and to make others laugh. I think its the best way to break the ice.

Great answer, in my opinion. I think that you might make it stand out a little more by just adding an example or the type of humor that you use, or even include an example of your humor here.

Some additional information I want you to know:
I'd like to take things sorta slow and easy at first.

I think this is a good bit of extra information, and might be helpful to your potential suitors.

I typically spend my leisure time:
I enjoy Irish dancing (I even compete!), movies/tv, and running. I like most types of movies, but my favorites are horror and comedy. Of course, I'm also a sucker for chick flicks. I also am learning (very slowly) how to play guitar. On the weekends I usually go out with my friends either for drinks or to a movie. I LOVE going to the beach and it is my goal to learn how to surf next summer!

Actually, I like this. I think it's pretty engaging, clear, and unique.

The last book I read and enjoyed:

I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I've recently gotten hooked on a vampire romance series by Kerrelyn Sparks. The last one I read was called "The Secret Life of a Vampire" about a former beauty queen almost dies in a car accident and decides she wants a more meaningful life so she becomes a cop. One night she breaks up a bachelor party full of vampires and, needless to say, they fall in love all while defeating the evil vampires who are trying to take over the world. I really like the chemistry between the characters and ok, I'll admit, the sex scenes weren't bad either.

I think this is pretty funny and interesting! The last line could be just fine for you -- but just keep in mind that this is all that your matches know about you; it could potentially lead to some matches to believe that you're more sexually focused. And communications from matches could reflect whatever is on your profile.

My friends describe me as:
Funny
Good Listener
Easy-Going
Intelligent

Thanks in advance!