Ten Things to Guarantee Your Wink at Match.com Will Not Be Returned

Ok, so by now we've all signed up at Match.com, and maybe some of us shouldn't have. Because for some of us, there is a cringe factor involved judging people by their tiny photo and vital stats. And the likelihood the information will be true is questionable. But this process can be alleviated by the intense attractions that can pan out and the results that form either short or long term relationships.

1. The Ideal Woman

It's very off-putting to read some of the laundry lists some of the people at Match.com put up. If you are a mild-mannered guy looking for some company, don't wink at the woman who specifically states she wants a financially secure gentleman, possibly over 50. That's code for "Sugar daddy". If you are in 50's and want kids, think about it for a minute.

Indicate the type of person you really want to spend time with. If you're a sportsman, don't look for the type who files her nails every second. If you enjoy bird watching and math symposia, don't look for the action girl. If you want the Beaver Cleaver lifestyle and values, say so. The whole point of Match.com is finding someone who matches how you want to spend your time.

2. Income

There is very little reason to state your income at Match.com, except that seems to be what people pay a lot of attention to. This is confusing, because some of the greatest guys I know earn in the mid 20's and some of the biggest jerks I know earn well over $100,000. Disclosing financial status may lead people to make assumptions that are not true. C'est la vie.

Ladies, if you are looking for some actual fun, try lowering your financial standards. You'll meet a guy not so tied up with dollar signs. From what I hear, women actually like that too. Gentlemen, if you front that you earn a lot of money or significantly more than her, don't even expect not to pick up the tab.

Ladies, don't show up in a tank top if he earns in the high $80K. Men and women who are high and low earners may not speak the same language and bring a lot of cultural biases to the meeting. Guys, don't pretend you earn a ton of cash and show up in a beater and no nice threads.