To the rescue

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-31-2004
To the rescue
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Tue, 03-01-2005 - 7:57pm
I need help in writing a funny comment for my profile that says something to the effect of “no men with fake tan and gelled hair” as well as no older folks. I would like to make it humorous so it’s not so offensive. I am 35 and really don’t wont to date way out of my age range. Any ideas?
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: ivos2004
Tue, 03-01-2005 - 8:07pm

FWIW, even written in a clever manner it would come across as an insult (the tan gel look) and just encourages nasty letters. Women need to resolve themselves to the fact that they are going to receive completely unmatching emails no matter what they put in their profiles.

Open. Read. Delete. Block. Simple.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-26-2004
In reply to: ivos2004
Tue, 03-01-2005 - 9:00pm

Hi,

True That...many people are going to see your cute little face in your photo and not Even read that far down your profile. I think that Must be what happens?

If you want to say it, just go right to honest; "I prefer to date men within 8 years of my age" or whatever number. Be direct, and avoid as many "I don't"s.

Truly,
Cupcake

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-03-2004
In reply to: ivos2004
Tue, 03-01-2005 - 9:33pm

I'm afraid John is right on the money. Regardless of what you have in your profile, undesirables are going to contact you.

Just a note though, try to refrain from putting in any *negative*, it's a total turn off. "I would prefer..." is close enough but again, half the men who contact you will NOT have read your profile or if they did will ignore what you say you want.

I had a really nice email from a guy who was one year off my range (upwards). He said he was 50. "I'm not apologizing, but I think you're very interesting and thought I would give myself a chance." Very nice, I thought.

amjay