HELP!!! Lol

Fort Payne, AL, Us

I actually started a reply late yesterday afternoon, had to stop to fix dinner and then I went to bed for eighteen hours after putting it on the table. In the meantime it looks like everything I noticed has been mentioned so I'll just mention some generalities.

You want to keep your text as positive as possible - it reinforces the "fun" message. Don't try to tell others what to do - it makes other adults cranky and the non-adults here don't read so well anyhow.

If you have to explain a picture it probably isn't doing you much good here so maybe delete the olive oil picture. In general Velma's DEBauCH system is great for core pictures in your public gallery. You especially need pictures of him and both of you together. Remember to smile, watch for clutter and visual chaos in the background and avoid selfies. Velma tends to a more formal expectation for first meetings so go for whatever "nicely dressed" means for your lifestyle and location when she wants you in a suit jacket.

Good luck and have fun!

~Phoebert's Wife

mayhem8Veteran
Auburn, NH, Us

I think the prior posts pretty much nailed it. In this case, one is left to believe "like minded" in your case is they like motorcycles and camping. That can be kind of limiting.

Good to hear that you're getting out to house parties. You have already discovered that most (if not all) of the issues you face with your profile go away in person. Pics, weight, and to some degree hobbies/interests are less an issue in person.

Phoenix, AZ, Us

Hi. I'm glad you're okay with brutality. I swear it's kindly meant, but I'm going to be super critical.

So, your posts here are full of personality. You seem super fun and engaging and your profile is...full of tired, tiresome cliches. There are other issues as well, but that's the major disappointment. Don't use these:

in the bedroom - As a euphemism for having sex, this one has nothing to recommend itself. Why not on the stairs or the kitchen counter? I mean at least then it'll sound like fun. But you really can just assume that whatever you write has (in bed) mentally appended to it.

like minded - Uh. Since no one knows your mind, how is anyone supposed to know if they share similar interests or views? Seriously, of all the meaningless terms that show up in profiles, this one is probably the worst.

absolutely no drama - People who really are no drama don't generally even think of drama and you won't find negative declarations in their profiles. You mention drama and you're getting the side eye, because nobody who brings the drama thinks its them. It's other people, right? Well, no, it isn't. So leave this out too.

Don't be shy - If I had a nickel for every time I've seen that one...

Okay, now that I've smacked the cliche impulse out of you, here are the other issues:

Looking For is about who you're looking for. If you're looking for couples and women, mention both groups and do so in a way that centers the conversation around them. Then what you're looking for. Fun's great, so's friendship.

Description - the only useful information here is that you love camping and bikes. Maybe that you're happily married, but even there that's kind of assumed, so why put it there? We know you're full swap because it's in your toggles. You've also given us your heights and I doubt you're 75 pounds so fix that (it doesn't matter what you weigh, just type it in) and let your photos describe your body types.

You have single guys blocked (it happens automatically when you toggle no interest, even though it looks as if you have to check a box) and married men with a hall pass are unlikely to contact you. And while it's not outside the realm of possibility that someone will ask you to play separately, it's unlikely to be a legitimate couple, so why risk sounding defensive and unapproachable to everyone else?

When you talk about your free time as if it's very limited, you raise a barrier for others. We all have scheduling issues and you can signal your willingness to play on a first date in messages once you've established the potential for mutual interest.

Use this section instead to talk about yourselves as a couple (mostly) and as individuals (a little). Who are you? Any interests other than the two you've listed? Can you give an indication in writing of just how fun you can be? Do that here.

Fantasies - No, they're not best talked about over drinks. This profile is your opportunity to be engaging and interesting and having shared fantasies is one of your best ways of doing so. Make it g-rated - nobody needs to know about the donkey - but don't punt here.

Additional comments - Yeah, that whole 'we opened our photos but ran out of time thing' just sounds lazy. I doubt you are, so stop doing it and don't mention it. Also the bird is dead. Instead, talk about condoms and ddf here and then end on a high note, with something charming or fun or just interesting.

Oh, and no entrance exams, please. It just makes you look high maintenance. Plus, no such thing as a subject line anymore.

Please go completely revamp your profile and then come back for a review for fine tuning.

Good luck!

Phoenix, AZ, Us

Hi. I have things to say, but I just got out of the dentist and you don't want me reviewing anything until I've recovered!

I just popped in now to say I'm certain you two are awesome and...your profile isn't doing you any favors. But it's easy to fix, I promise.

Virginia Beach, VA, Us

I don’t have a lot of time so I’ll start with saying that I opened a private gallery to show you the kinds of pictures you should have.

First thoughts: I think your weights are a bit off. You lost me right there. Put in an accurate weight.

Next, I’m going to say sone stuff that may sound mean. I’m not doing it to be mean. I’m just saying what others are thinking.

The first thing that came to mind reading your profile was: “I wonder if that bottle of wine is a screw-top.”

Yeah.

For some reason, your only couples picture is one of the two of you in a really weird pose with the lady holding a bottle of wine and her purse hanging off the chair.

My first thought was: how did that picture come about? What process was involved where you said “Hey, hon, put your purse and wine down and sit in my lap. I want someone to take a picture.”

That being said, I’m going to stop for a moment.

You have 5 certs so you must be doing something right. I ha e s a feeling all of your certs are from Curvy Girl parties. Am I right? You are probably amazing in person.

I bet you never get any attention on SLS. And honestly I think it’s the way you present yourselves.

Between the camper and the motorcycle and the strange picture with the wine... you look trashy.

I don’t think you are, but that’s my first impression.

Take a look at my private picture gallery. I explain a method of taking pictures that will practically guarantee a higher response rate.

i suggest you delete all of your pictures and start over using my method.

A word about motorcycles: Motorcycles are useful to show hobbies and other motorcycle people will develop an instant attraction. But it should be part of your life, not front and center or you will limit your audience to only other motorcycle people.

Take new pictures and repost so we can re-review.