Dating Profile Fix: Cliches and Contradictions
If I had a nickel for every dating profile that read like a laundry list of cliches, I’d be able to retire on my own private island.
Welcome to the Daily Fix, where we take snippets from real dating profiles and changes the names to protect the not-so-innocent.
Today’s subject is a 20-something lady who we’ll call Trish.
Before:
- I’m a country girl at heart that loves spending her evenings in the city on occasion.
- I do enjoy going out to the clubs on occasion, but it’s not something I want to do for life. I want someone that is content sitting at home watching movies and making dinner together.
- I love spending time with friends and keeping it low-key, but I don’t mind hitting the town if the occasion calls for it.
What This Says:
Simply translated, this is what Trish is saying:
- I like the country and sometimes the city.
- I like going out and sometimes staying in.
- I like staying in and sometimes going out.
I think pretty much every human being (unless they are a hermit) can agree to these things. This doesn’t make Trish unique or interesting in the slightest.
What Should She Do?
Trish needs to think long and hard about what makes her unique and interesting. What are the types of things she does when she’s out with friends? Do they have a contest to see who can stand up on the Metro the longest with no hands? (The key is a low center of gravity. Squat and win!) Is she a champion apple pie baker?
Everyone has something unique and interesting about them that makes them attractive, interesting, and appealing. What’s yours?
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