THESE DAYS, IF you’re looking for a date and you don’t fancy the pub scene, it’s likely you take to the internet.
However, it wasn’t too long ago that newspapers and magazines were the place to find like-minded people ‘looking for friendship or love’.
In fact, some publications still print personal ads, Ireland’s Own, for example.
Should you be considering putting one out there, here are some tips of what not to do.
Try not to make yourself sound like a potential threat
Via @conor_horgan
Don’t get too specific
If you do have a very specific need, perhaps offer some explanation
Try to be consistent
Try to be realistic about what your match might be like
Try not to include superfluous information
Try to make it seem like you are genuinely interested in the process
Try to paint yourself in a positive light
Get someone to check it over for spelling and punctuation
Leave your kids out of it
Try not to sound full of yourself
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Happy dating!
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