OK... time has come. You've joined a web based dating service or two. Now you must write that all-important profile... one that will attract consideration and reel in the man of your dreams... but where to start? Maybe writing isn't even something you imagine you do all that well. However, this can be done.

The first thing is to be totally honest about your self. You are searching for that man who will like ... probably someday love ... YOU .... The actual YOU! Look at past relationships and list what you liked and the things you didn't like. If he smoked in the house and you disliked it, you won't want it any better the next time. If you love cats and will always desire to own one or more, say that you are an animal lover and want indoor pets. Someone who hates cats or is allergic to them isn't the guy for you.

Accent the things that make you unique. In case you play the piano very well, you really want Mr. Right to enjoy it. Should you run in marathons, a couch potato isn't a good match. If you love art, you undoubtedly do not want a man who thinks Picasso is an ice cream flavor.

Illustrate the things that are vital in your own life. If volunteering is the one thing that makes you feel useful and worthwhile, you would like somebody who would, at the very least, give you support or else join you in your volunteer assignments. When you are getting beyond superficial things, you'll attract guys who share your beliefs.

Invest in your online profile by working with a professional photographer for your first online photo. This is extremely important. The photo is the first thing guys see. The second thing is that they read what you've written about yourself. Many online dating sites even offer you a list of photographers in your area that specialize in online dating site photographs.

One more thing. You may want to buy a number of those men dating books that tell them how to meet women, attract women, and relate to women. You might get some tips that will assist your profile.