Profile review 30/Female

The one thing I am most passionate about:
My friends and family are very important to me. My niece and nephew mean the world to me and I wish I could spend more time with them. I live in a small town and love the small town life. I love live music and concerts.
The thing about being most passionate about people, to me, says you don't DO anything. It's nice that you care a great deal about your family, it's great that you have a good one, but if that is your 'most passionate thing' then it does not speak to a lot of depth of character. Then you add a second thing (music and concerts) as sort of a throwaway thing, and not only are you talking about multiple things when it's supposed to be the single most important thing you're passionate about, but even if you split it out, you'd think something you're that passionate about would get more than a single sentence.

The most important thing I am looking for in a person is:
I think the most important quality would be honesty. I hope to find someone honest, funny and that I can have fun with.

The most influential person in my life has been:
I would say my closest friends. Being able to really share things with them and having their honest feedback means a lot. A couple of my friends know everything about me and still don't judge me, they just help me to be a better person. I hope I do the same for them.
I kind of feel like this is a cop out answer. It doesn't really tell me anything about you as a person, but it does make me think that if I wanted to date you, then I'd have to be equally concerned what your friends think as I would what you thought, and while probably well-meaning, your friends might have different ideals or standards for things than you, and might get in the way of what would be a good thing. Wanting to avoid that, I'd just move on.

The three things which I am most thankful for:
My family. I have a very supportive family, esp my parents and I couldn't and wouldn't be who I am without them.
Success. I recently opening my own business and I am thankful for the sucess it has been thus far.
Friends. I have many friends, but a couple very close friends that I couldn't live without.

Three of my best life-skills are:
Using humor to make friends laugh
Being a good friend and companion
Maintaining a network of close friends


The one thing I wish MORE people would notice about me:
That I am an extremely loyal person. I don't think that always comes across if I am joking around a lot.

The things I can't live without are:
My family
My friends
Work
Music
Sweat Pants
I laughed at the sweatpants thing, and I am totally guilty of having goofy answers to this question, but it also makes me wonder if you like to just loaf around all the time. Maybe pictures would contextualize this for me, but you didn't post those here.

The first thing people notice about me:
I think that I am an observer. I like to take it all in when around new people.

Some additional information I want you to know:
I am a little hesitant about using eharmony to meet people, but I think I am ready to see who's out there that could be a match for me. I'm hesitant yet excited about the possibilities ahead.
This is a problem. This comes off as if you think you are above using the service, and will hold 'being on eHarmony' against guys who message you, even if subconsciously. Realize we're all here for the same reason, and get over being shy about it. (Though I could get on the same page with a girl who'd want to come up with a better story for friends/family of how we met. ) I'd suggest something else, or just leaving this area blank - it won't show up on your profile.

My interests
I typically spend my leisure time:
I like to listen to music, read, hang with friends, travel the internet, or just watch movies or tv.

The last book I read and enjoyed:
Not sure what the last book I read was, but I really enjoy Jodi Picoult and her style. She writes fictional stories that often portray real life, controversial story lines.

I don't agree with acting like you're a super active/outgoing/outdoorsy person if you really aren't, because eventually they're going to find out. HOWEVER, and more importantly, even if the profile doesn't sound the most exciting, it'd be preferable to know how open minded someone is to doing/trying to new things that maybe they haven't done in the past. Some people are homebodies and there's nothing wrong with that at all, I actually wish more people would be more up front about that from the get go. I have a pretty good social life but there are nights when I'm just at home alone rocking my sweatpants too. I often wonder how most people have the financial means to do all the things they say they do on their profiles. I try to list all the things I've done in the past and am willing to do or will continue doing in the future but some people portray themselves like they're busy 24/7 and never sleep.

Ok what do we think about this and the changes? I really do appreciate any kind of feedback!



The one thing I am most passionate about:
Right now, I am most passionate about my job. I have recently opened up a retail store and I devote a lot of time to making it a successful business. I do take time away from work though and one of my favorite things to do is travel to hit up a concert. I love live music and since I live in a rural area, getting there is half the fun!

This is better. Still move the travel stuff to additional info or what you like to do for fun.You could talk about what kind of place this is..is it a specialty shoppe or a 7/11?

The most important thing I am looking for in a person is:
I think the most important quality would be honesty. I hope to find someone honest, funny and that I can have fun with.

If I had a $1 for every profile I have seen with honesty I would be wealthy...honrsty os assumed...same for trustworthy, dependable, hard working, etc. What characteristics you want that are different...is there an interest youd love for him to share..is their something in a guy you cant stand.

• About Me

Basic Information

Occupation: Recently opened up a retail variety store.
Age 30
Height 5' 2"
Wants Kids: Yes
Kids at Home: No
Ethnicity White, non-Hispanic
Religion: Christian
Drinks: About once a week
Smokes: Many times a day

The smoking is going to kill your numbers so you need to widen the net in terms of distance. In mine I say n smoking and have it high priority. Some may allow for some smoking but they dont want smoking every day or you not mentioning you want to quit.
In my own words

The most influential person in my life has been:

My cousin Jamie. Not only is she my cousin, she is one of my best friends and a mother of three. Her youngest two both have autism and she amazes me at the way she takes on everything life throws her way. She has shown me what being a good mom is really about and I have learned that you really won't be given more than you can handle.


The three things which I am most thankful for:

• My family. I have a very supportive family, esp my parents and I couldn't and wouldn't be who I am without them.
• Success. I recently opening my own business and I am thankful for the sucess it has been thus far.
• Friends. I have many friends, but a couple very close friends that I couldn't live without.

Three of my best life-skills are:

• Using humor to make friends laugh
• Being a good friend and companion
• Maintaining a network of close friends

The one thing I wish MORE people would notice about me:

That I am an extremely loyal person. I don't think that always comes across if I am joking around a lot.

Um...as a guy...I am not looking for a dog...
The things I can't live without are:

• My family
• My friends
• Work
• Music
• Sweat Pants

The first thing people notice about me:

I think that I am an observer. I like to take it all in when around new people.


Some additional information I want you to know:

I truly am happier now that I ever remember being in my life and I am ready to share that with someone. I am excited to see the possibilities presented to me with my eharmony experience.


My interests

I typically spend my leisure time:

I like to listen to music, read, or travel the internet. And I love a relaxing bath before bed. I love to spend time with family and friends - whether that is in the backyard for a bbq and some yard games, at the lake with a bonfire, having a few drinks at the bar or just getting together for a movie night.


You need to talk more in detail on the stuff you listed like what types of music or artists. Also a guy wants to know if they have any interests in common with you. If you like or are willing to do something a guy may enjoy doing then mention it.
The last book I read and enjoyed:

Not sure what the last book I read was, but I really enjoy Jodi Picoult and her style. She writes fictional stories that often portray real life, controversial story lines.

This says you dont read....or havent since high school. kill the first part and you are good.

According to my friends:

My friends describe me as:

• Funny
• Genuine
• Good Listener
• Loyal