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One of the most requested topics. Messaging.
We have all been there, found a person we really like, matched with them,
clicked on their profile, and then… suddenly… blank? Uhm… what do I
say? Hi? You’re pretty? Is that too much? Let’s just put a simple “Hi”, yes
Sent.
No Reply? Darn it!
It’s alright, you’re not alone in this, most of my clients struggle with
messaging I find as an online dating coach. “Messaging and online dating weren’t around the last time I
was single”. This is the most common problem with messaging I have
heard.
So, without further ado, let me super simplify it for you once again.
#1: What Messages NOT to Send?
● You are so pretty.
● What’s up? (really????)
● How’s your weekend?
● You have a great body (yuck)
● We have so much in common
Please don’t send messages like these, unless you like being single, in
which case these are your best friends.
#2: Don’t copy-paste the same message to everyone.
I mean it. We pick up on it, and when we do? – Block or Delete. Straight
up.
#3: Your style must be friendly and fun. This is not a work email.
Similar to the photos. This is a place for you to show your fun side and be
yourself. Don’t be another work robot.
A simple hack you can use to make this easy for you:
Imagine it’s someone you already know and write in a friendly style. This is
the easiest way to “assume” rapport. They’ll like you for it and feel
comfortable quickly.
#4: This one for the ladies - Send that first message.
It’s the 2020s, not the dark ages. Men LOVE when you send the first
message---why must they do all the work? It shows confidence and men
love it!
#5: Don’t prolong the messaging.
Don’t go on forever talking to the same person. Once you have talked for a
while, book that coffee meet. If you must, do a 5-minute phone call – but
that’s it. You don’t want to message forever and them losing interest
completely.
#6: Other Tips
a. Don’t ask for their phone number on the first message (yes, people
do this!!!)
b. Don’t send a few paragraphs or a novella as your first message (yep,
they do this too!)
c. Keep it to 3 unique, interesting sentences
d. And don’t ask them what they are looking for---you’ll find that out
when you meet!!!
e. Do not send hearts, likes, smiles, winks
I hope you found in this email, a very strong ‘checklist’ of what to do and
what not to do when writing those messages. Writing good messages is
key to escalating to that next step of your dating life.
And as always,
If you want to make it simple and not miss out on good chances, you can
have me do the work for you and you can enjoy the benefits.
Your Cheerleader,
Andrea McGinty.
Founder of 33000Dates and It’s Just Lunch. Dating Coach and Dating Expert