I never have guys message me on Facebook?

[Ilovethemall]

What do I do if I want guys to message me on Facebook?

[Anthonia]

With access to the Internet today and the ease of using social media sites and resources like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, DirectMatches or newcomer SWOM, being tall, dark, and handsome is no longer the only requirement for a person to attract the right man or woman. In order to find other men or women that may have similar interest with you, and what you may offer in a professional relationship, you need to make sure you are presenting yourself in the best fashion to make a good first impression online. Even though, nine out of ten times with a man, a woman's looks are of critical importance if he were to approach someone of the opposite sex at an offline reception, seminar, or a convention, but the internet eliminates this tension and men are able to approach woman online with a much greater and equally more ease than ever before. These social media sites, not only allow everyone to provide a brief summary of what an individual likes, dislikes, what their hobbies are, and what they do for relaxation, but also provides a platform to share business opportunities, business ideas, what they do for a living, how to make money at home, entrepreneurial endeavors, and so forth.

A woman is generally able to approach men offline with a greater ease. They are much more interested in what men are like on the inside rather than on the outside, so in professional settings woman are more comfortable when interacting with men. Men that can project their own personality and warmth of character offline as well as online through social media sites will be more approachable and receive "friend request" more often than others that do not share a great deal of openness and transparency in online profiles. This is of paramount importance that woman can see through and will ignore if a man seems to have a less than honest motives to connect with. Women even prefer to connect with a man who may not be "overly" handsome, as these men can generally have a better personality and warmth of character and are easier to communicate with which is of paramount importance when attempting to establish a lasting friendship and relationship, whether as just friends or working together as professionals.

If you do happen to be good-looking it will be to your advantage though. Good looks do attract a woman's attention. And attractive women probably receive more friend request than not. Just remember when working together towards a lasting relationship, platonic or professional, most people are more interested in personality and the type of leadership or mentor you may be, and not hung up on just another beautiful face. The way you actually are in character, will be more important, as a general rule.

The photo posted on your profile will be very important in establishing a first impression. The way you actually wear your hair is very important to presenting the proper image you want to portray your looks to be. Women will gravitate towards men with a clean neat cut, crisp look, well groomed, not having your hair hanging down your shoulders like a hippie or colored like the rainbow. Smile in your photo. Look happy when your posing. Take pride in your appearance. Last, and this is very important, don't look foolish. If you are trying to make a positive first impression and want to attract others to connect with you online, Wearing a beer can hat and holding a foam finger up in a photo isn't going help you get click thrus on your site.

[Scot]

Online dating is no longer a strange phenomenon. Today it is as rampant and prevalent as regular dating while many people feel that online dating is actually an easier and better way to meet people. Online dating can be safer than regular dating because you have the option of meeting the person after you get to know them a bit. It's never a blond date.

Many surveys conducted suggest that women prefer online dating more than men. If you want to find your someone special on the online dating website then you need to follow a few simple tips. Here are some simple tips for women on online dating:

Tip 1 - It is always better to go through a wide number of profiles and then narrow down your choices. There are many online dating websites and you need not necessarily create your profile only on one of them.

Tip 2 - When you have found someone you like and if he suits your needs and expectations do not hesitate to leave a message. Also do not be very choosy and picky otherwise you will end up not finding anyone.

Tip 3 - Leave a very subtle message like something that says 'Hi, I really like your profile and would like to talk to you further to get to know you better, if you are interested let's chat'. This would be an ideal message.

Tip 4 - If he likes your profile too he is likely to respond. Generally men do respond to those who take an interest in them. When you guys start chatting, you can start the conversation by asking about hobbies, activities and what else he does in life and other such general questions. Immediately do not go for intimate details otherwise he will think you are a very nosy person.

Tip 5 - Do not rush into anything. Take it slow and make lots of conversations. Give him also time to get to know you better.

Tip 6 - You must also not act very judgmental and be stubborn about everything. Men do not like such women. It is possible that he has a totally different mindset. Give him time and space to express himself and there is no harm in asking him out for date even though you are a woman and it's usually the man who asks out the girl.