Daring Dolly - Romantic Personal Ads

Have you ever wondered how to write a personal ad that will grab attention? If you're a lady and you're looking for a great personal definition, consider your personal attributes.

Personal attributes are those specific things that you want someone to know about you immediately. List those attributes in some fashion, and have some fun doing it.

1 - I'm an awesome cook. I prepare meals fit for any king, unless of course he demands burned offerings. In that case, I'm a bit remiss. I hate wasting good food.

2 - I love to dance. I'm a bit of a toe tangler, but I like dancing barefoot, so it doesn't hurt so bad.

3 - Kissing is my favorite form of touch, unless you're talking hugs. Then I go way past go and right to Park Avenue.

4 - If chocolate is to die for, baby you can kill me anytime... Well, not REALLY in the literal sense.

5 - I'm a REAL heart stopper. My last two husbands died of heart attacks. I'm available. (Just checking - wanna know if you're listening?)

Okay - now honestly, a couple of those lines are just to get you thinking about what you're doing out there.... But seriously, if you're trying to write an ad and can't think of anything, start a list. Once the list is moving, you can get your head out of the clouds and push forward to write some REAL eye catching stuff that will bring your new love to the fold in a heartbeat!

Here's a Great Reason for Online Dating

Romance in the Law Office
By Laura McDonald

We've all heard tales of office Christmas parties that ran amuck. Coworkers get caught making out in the copy room or a storage closet. Reports of after-hours office frolicking run like wildfire through the halls and floors of businesses. These shenanigans occur in all types of companies.

Office romance isn't only the tipsy pawing of revelers. Coworkers date. They even marry.

Does office romance negatively affect office atmosphere and the service provided? I'd like to share a work story, and you can tell me if you think office romance is detrimental.

One time, at band camp...no, not really, but it definitely left me feeling LIKE I was at bamp camp...

For a time, I worked for a satellite office of a large law firm. I was the legal secretary for a husband and wife team. Being assigned to two attorneys married to each other was...interesting, to say the least. The entire staff could tell in the first two minutes on Monday mornings how their weekends went. If it had been a bad weekend, I was offered condolences.

The thermostat which controlled both of their offices was located in husband-attorney's office. My desk was conveniently across from their doors. One particular "bad weekend" Monday morning, Mrs. Attorney came out to my station and said, "Would you tell HIM to turn up the heat, I'm cold," and returned immediately to her office, shutting the door firmly behind her.

I stopped typing, fully aware that our close proximity created the strong likelihood that Mr. Attorney had already heard what she said. I was also aware that the secretary behind me had stopped typing as well. The day's antics had begun.

I stood up, smoothed my blouse, and ventured into Mr. Attorney's office. He was typing and didn't immediately acknowledge my presence. Finally, he said, "...yes?" I dutifully delivered the message. Silence reigned. Well, silence reigned in those four walls. I heard shuffling and whispers as staff began clustering near my station.

Mr. Attorney swiveled his chair to face me, peering at me over his glasses. "Do tell, if you will, my lovely wife that if she had dressed appropriately for the weather, she wouldn't now be complaining that she is cold."

Silence reigned everywhere.

I walked out of his office. Exchanging glances with my coworkers who were poised to scatter but too curious to immediately beat a retreat, I veered right and knocked on Mrs. Attorney's door. I gained entrance, and dutifully delivered the quoted reply. Silence reigned again. Coworker shuffling had ceased at that point. All ears were at attention.

Mrs. Attorney said, in a voice an octave higher, "Will you please inform him that my state of dress is none of his business and that if he ignores a reasonable request it will not bode well this evening."

I returned to Mr. Attorney's doorway, repeating Mrs. Attorney's words. His response was, "All reasonable requests are considered. It is the unreasonable requests that are denied, in toto."

I updated Mrs. Attorney and announced that I was going back to my desk, to work (while wondering if emphasis on "work" filtered through).

My fingers typed senseless words on the screen as the thermostat dance began. She walked in his office, flipped the control and went back into her office. The sound of the heat kicking in muted the return of coworker shuffling. They backed away but remained a rapt audience.

His chair squeaked as he got up, turned the heat off, and sat down with more squeaking.

Heels clicked (which was pretty amazing since the floors were carpeted) as she made another control-flipping appearance.

I chose to take my morning break earlier than usual that morning.

Yes, I believe office romance definitely affects office atmosphere. Based on my personal observation, it affects client service as well.

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Laura McDonald is a paralegal, employed by Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C. She is a member of NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations). She is experienced in the areas of personal injury, civil litigation, family, environmental and corporate law, estate planning and bankruptcy.

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Romance - Ads for Spring Romance

As the flowers begin to bloom around us, romance fills the air. You've seen it, the ravishing beauty of gentle spring romance, dancing on the winds of time, reveling in the morning dew. Romance. Nothing else compares to the feel of spring romance.

A tender kiss shared between two people, the promise of lips touching, melting together and warming the hearts of those who partake. The next day a lift in their step, a gentle glow about their face, a light in their eye and a blush on their cheeks. You don't have to wonder... You know... Romance is in the air.

What have you done to hasten the glow of romance in your world?

In spring time, little boys hearts turn to what little girls have been thinking about all winter long. Take time to think romance, add a little lift to your day and seek out the touch of the one you love.

Bask in the warmth of loves soft glow and admire someone for the wonders they've been part of in your life. Give a little extra today, so you can get a little extra later in your life. You'll be glad you did.

Write a Romantic Personal Ad

How to Write a Personal Ad
By Jan Verhoeff

Curiosity bites! But, so does cupid. So, how does one write a romantic personal ad that attracts the right kind of attention? Dating can be such a frenzied activity, with so little time to actually meet the right person.

But, here I sit, in front of the most common communication tool of our time, so how do I write a Romantic Personal Ad that will attract the kind of person I want to date?

“SWF, 4 children, 46, looking for SWM with good attitude” just didn’t appeal to me. So, I did some research and wrote a great romantic personal ad, getting lots of knocks and winks. So I thought I’d share my process.

1. Before you start spouting out what you want, you need to look at what you really do want. Personally, I have a list and I’ll share a few items on that list. Someone who will laugh with me, enjoys a good meal and might even help cook it, and can participate in quality conversation will work for starters. Know what you want, so you can aim for your goal.

2. Start out with some specifics and open up to more general ideas. You may know what you want, but there’s only one Brad Pit, and he’s not looking for someone 46 years old with 4 children. So, leave some options open and you might be surprised at who signs on as Mr. Right. Heck, Brad Pit may be available next week?

3. Write as if you already know who will be reading your Romantic Personal Ad. You know, like it’s going to be your best friend, because that’s the result you want from the Personal Ad. You want a new best friend, one who will knock you off your feet (well, not literally), make you swoon with desire, and pick up his own socks. Write your Romantic Ad in a conversational tone, and talk like you would be talking to your new best friend. Maybe he’ll think he already knows you on the first call.

4. Don’t tell them what you look like, provide a great photo of yourself. Don’t tell them what kind of personality you have, show them with your conversational manner and charming style. Be yourself, and charm your way into their hearts. Be naturally yourself and share the thoughts you’d want someone to know. Make your personality shine through by using active energized verbs and descriptions. Share the essence of who you are.

5. Your Romantic Personal Ad can be as long or as short as you wish (or as the site allows) but you may want to start out with a shorter ad that you can add to as you recognize characteristics you might want to share. It’s difficult to take away from an ad, but putting more in is almost always an option. Write your ad on word pad, and check your spelling and grammar. Nothing says YUK like misspelled words and bad grammar.

6. Be honest but don’t dump all your issues in the ad. Nobody really cares if you have thunder thighs, one blue eye and one brown one, or just got over the plague (as long as you aren’t still a carrier). Be honest and share your best qualities, keep the bad qualities to yourself at this point, unless you have pointy ears and sprang from a Vulcan (which might get you more dates).

7. Don’t give it all away in a personal ad, you want something to chatter about on your first dates besides the weather and the cost of gas. However, you might want to consider the cost of gas in where you search for your date. Consideration for the other person’s wallet is a nicety that won’t be forgotten. If distance may be an issue, be honest about where you live.

If you are looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right – you may just find them. If you’re looking for a friend, that’s entirely possible too. Get out there and live your life well and love will find you.

Jan Verhoeff enjoys life with her family in Colorado. Her writing skills provide ample opportunity to travel and meet people. Her interest in people have opened up many opportunities for her – including this opportunity to create a website for helping singles find other singles. Visit her site at Get a Romantic Personal Ad.

The Most Romantic Date Contest

Dare to be different!

At a recent Valentine's Banquet, I asked 30 couples to share their most romantic date with the audience. There were random dates that included everything from dinner at the Brown Palace in Denver to watching the ships come in on San Francisco Bay.

One lovely couple met in Alaska and remember their most romantic date as a 24 hour lock in in the frozen north, on the longest night of winter with 30 teenagers at a church function. Trust me, there were a lot of raised eyebrows at that revelation!

But, they explained that the pastor had asked them (as single adults) to supervise the youth function and when the power went out unexpectedly, the kids all gathered in blankets near the fire to keep warm. Being older than the teens, it would have been inappropriate for them to snuggle with teenagers (we all know where this is going) so they snuggled together. At the time, they were hardly even good friends, but by morning when the power came back on and the heat rekindled itself, they'd realized they wanted to get to know each other better. Many cold night and many winters later, their fire is still ignited and the lights haven't gone out on their love... It must have been an inspirational night.

Another couple, just old enough to have enjoyed dating during the aftermath of World War II, shared that they were only allowed to date on Friday night. Both worked long hours, cared for younger siblings while their parents worked, and had to pay their own way. Their favorite date memory surrounded a drive in restaurant where they had thick juicy hamburgers, French fries and milkshakes for a dollar before attending whatever moving was showing at the local theater. Later, as newly weds saving for their first home, they reverted to their same special night on the town, because it was an indulgence they could afford and still save money for a down payment. Their favorite date, now? A burger and fries with extra thick milkshakes at the local drive in and a movie... although, they often exchange the movie concept for a short walk in the park or an evening at home reading poetry they've written for each other over the years, because they're not fond of current movies.

After interviewing these couples, we came up with one particular dating package that all the couples thought would inspire romance and create a memory for the receiving couple. That package (which I'm not going to reveal quite yet) will be the winning package for the couple who wins this romantic date contest. To enter this contest, go to Buy an Ad and get your Romantic Personal Ad within 24 hours, to help you locate your Date and be entered for FIVE chances to win this contest.

Or visit Romance FREE for a Free opportunity to win this contest.

Single, looking for marriage...

"Daringly single mom, seeks single dad to share the fun of raising a family. Children okay. Financial success desirable. Overwhelming lifestyle understood. If you're ready to share the day to day drudgery and test future possibilities, contact this single mom and see where the river of chaos takes you."

There can be no looking back, once you place the ad on a singles site, you'll be searching through the rubble of messages from men who understand exactly what you're thinking and they're seeking someone just like you, because you're real.

The battle of the sexes ends in parental duties. Once you carry the load, you begin to understand the reality of being a parent and the need to have someone who shares your day. You cease to seek perfection and begin to seek strength and tenacity. You seek a like minded partner for the rest of your life, who understands that romance begins in the dishpan, not on the beach.

Dare to add a touch of reality to your singles ads. If you're a single parent, there are other single parents out there who will understand the concept of needing a pillow partner to talk up the day before romance comes a calling.

Simply Scandolous!

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These would be an awesome way to spend your --- um... third date!