Next thing you need to consider is how to create an attention catching profile —> hopefully one that will attract the attention of the man or woman of your dreams.

Even if you still want to get your ex back in the long run, getting out there and making yourself seen will do wonders to boost your confidence and level of attraction.

So, first thing you need to do is start with the profile introduction. Even if writing isn’t your thing… relax, you can do this.

Number one factor to consider when writing your online dating profile is to be absolutely honest about yourself. That doesn’t mean you want to necessarily say anything negative, just don’t be tempted to create some imaginary persona. It will definitely backfire when they find out the truth.

After all, you’re looking for a man or woman who will come to love the real you, right? A great way to list your strengths without going into fantasy land is to examine your past relationships.

Then try listing the things that you liked best about your ex and the things you want to avoid. Also the things you want in a relationship. As your brainstorming write these things down. You can elaborate on the details later as you think about them and transfer them to your online dating profile.

If your last ex had any nasty habits like smoking in the house and you absolutely hated it, then I’m sure you’ll want to try to avoid that in the future. If you’re an animal lover and have a pet kitty, then by all means talk about it. Just like you don’t want to suffer from being exposed to a indoor smoker, you’ll want to let them know that if they’re someone who is allergic, or (gasp) hates cats, they may not be right for you.

One things you do want to include in your online profile is what makes you unique. By accenting the things that make you “so special,” you’ll paint a good picture of yourself, and it will help find people you share the same interests as you.

List the things that are most important in your life and share them. Do you have a love for a certain activity, sport or hobby. Maybe you play a musical instument. What ever you do really well and think Mr. or Mrs. Right will appreciate it, then include it in your description.

If beeing a volunteer is something that makes you feel worthwhile and helpful, adding it may attract someone who at the very least will support you, and maybe even join you. Getting beyond superficial things, will help attract woman or men who share your interests and values.

Now when it comes to pictures you may want to select the best ones you can. If you have pictures from a professional photographer or studio then you should consider using them on your online dating profile. You can hire a photographer to take a set of pictures you can use to make yourself as appealing as possible.

This is especially important because the picture is the FIRST thing they will see of you. Often even before they even open up your profile. Finally what they read inside your profile about yourself will determine if they decide to take action and contact you to followup. So there you have it, follow these steps and you’ll be on your way to having an online dating profile that gets noticed!