Okay, now try telling us something that's actually HELPFUL. This is all middle school stuff which is supposed to be common sense. Do you have ANYTHING to say to a guy who's playing by all the rules and is still getting complete and utter bupkiss?

Has someone already mentioned that taking a few minutes to check your spelling, grammar, and punctuation can actually help you?

What do you do if you meet someone online and they continue to stay on the dating site when you thought a real relationship had started and you canceled your subscription?!

Firstly, let me get something out: What is with the "A Yahoo Contributor" postings? If you have something to say... why are you hiding? Be honest, open and I can promise you this "A Yahoo Contributor" won't get you far... Wow, now I feel better! Thanks :) Regarding the article, while some might be true, I disagree with some. Mainly, why keep your intro short! Isn't this where you are supposed to "sell yourself"? I know, I tend to go a bit overboard (oops!) and write about my life as well as what I am looking for in a partner. But I thought that's what the personals are for? At least for those of us whom have surpassed our teen or "wild" years. Sure, I can only speak for myself, but if I want to pique someone's interest I do believe it's a waste of his and my time if all the basics have to be exchanged in endless back and forth emails. Why not be honest and up front from the beginning. OK, so you may not get 100 replies every week but at least we don't have to sit there and "weed" forever. This way, we both know what to expect from the beginning. I've been online for most of this year and have learned a lot by doing this. First and foremost, that most men are looking for their "Barbie Doll/Playmate of the Month" with a perfect body. Hello0o! We are 40+ not 20 (gravity is real! LOL) And when I read "I love walks on a moonlit beach" from a guy in AZ or the Midwest, what is that? Gentlemen, we don't want to hear what you dream of doing, we want the truth! And how come that suddenly everyone becomes a whine expert? Why can't you be real? Oh, and please don't call me baby or honey on 1st contact. I don't know you! I am certain I speak for many women on this one! Best of luck to all and please, try to keep it real. B.

Oops, I almost forgot... What is with the "Happy Hunting"??? I thought that looking for a partner, even for love, via cyberspace was a way to find a compatible mate? And not a "hunting excursion". Sorry, but that just disturbs me on so many levels... :( How about "Best of Luck... in your search" or something similar but "Happy Hunting". Sorry, I am not an animal, nor am I trying to "shoot" one down :) Have a nice day/evening... And for real... Best of luck in your search :) B.

I love adventures, but they arent much fun unless you can make a memory of them. I want someone to make memories with. Care to join me?

"Be courteous to ALL, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your heart and confidence. True companionship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of problems or stresses before it is allowed or deserving to be withstanding of love and affection, forever.".....Ben Franklin

I have had very nice experiences with on-line dating. Have not found the one person yet, but have had a lot of fun mean while.

I WANT A WARM PARTNER WITH HIGH SENSE OF HUMOUR

Just project yourself in the most genuine way you are capable of ... there will always be someone who hangs on every word or sentence spoken ... thats why {they }are defined as critics... Thoes who are caught up in the negetive. I look to the stars and beyond .. a lofty view of life is always better than looking in a dark dim tunnell... good to stay focused.