When it comes to online dating, you are competing against millions of other singles...all looking for love. You must find a way to keep a step ahead of the competition!

With offline dating, we can dress attractively, wear the best perfumes, make seductive eye contact and other suggestive gestures. But online, we have very little to work with. But, there is something that works each and every time!

The online seasoned pros, usually sends what I call the canned introduction. I can spot them a mile away…"Hello, I love your photo and your profile. My name is Desperate. I love to hunt, camp, and fish. I am divorced with 2 children, ages 7 and 10. I currently live in the city and I work for the county. I would love to get to know you. Please feel free to contact me at still desperate@lonely.com. And my phone number is 408-555-2468."(Don’t you watch T.V.? All fictitious phone numbers begin with 555!)

I personally do not like canned emails. I feel I deserve more than that…so, my usual response is, "Thank you so much for the email! But, can I ask you a personal question? What are the 5 most important things about you, that I must know? Only 5..." This totally erases the "canned email", and the two of you are starting with a clean, personal, heartfelt slate! It also says: "I’m special, and I need more than what you’ve given to the others." You will be amazed at the different responses you will receive!

Also, the 5 personal revelations will not only keep you 5 steps ahead of your competition, but it will also give you a foundation to build upon.