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Sport ruled my partner ... and his mood!

Have you ever come second or even third in line to sport?

An ex- boyfriend used to watch anything that involved a bat and ball, and if that wasn't an option, he'd turn on the snooker or lawn bowls.

The sports pages were all over the house from bedroom to kitchen and when he was watching the game, I would tell him that I was leaving him and he'd just nod and agree. Forget about conversation before, during and after the game (especially if they lose) - it was an impenetrable zone.

I probably went to more sporting events, training sessions and changing rooms than George Gregan and I still didn't get it! During a desperate moment, I even agreed to teach yoga to the cricket team as it was the only way to see my boyfriend!

How about you? Have you ever been a sports widow?? How about a widow to anything else??

Posted by lisa in Archive at 4:58 PM

Where's the best place to find love in Australia?

Is where you live a happy hunting ground for love or a dating desert? Is Ballarat better than Bondi? Is Toowoomba a cert for love?

These days we're all busy and always looking for things to be easier and more convenient. This means we tend to date close to home... but should we be looking further afield?

Last year demographer Bernard Salt diagnosed a tide of people heading out to the coasts to settle, leaving shrinking populations inland, and a Sydney Man Drought, yet in WA there are reports of too many men and not enough women. So, here's the question: would you move for a chance to find love, or is where you are already the best place to be?

Let us know where you think!

Posted by Ivan in Archive at 7:19 PM

Got an idea for a blog topic?

Here is your chance to have your say - send us a comment and who knows? Your topic might be the next big talking point!

Posted by in Customer Support at 12:00 AM

Does it matter if your date can spell?

Do you like your profiles to be syntactically correct, or is it gr8 2 talk in txt? Are you looking for a partner who knows the difference between its and it's? Does how you spell tell people about who you are?

We see hundreds of profiles a day but every once in a while we discover a real gem, a profile that only its owner would have the slightest chance of understanding. Non-existent grammar, bad spelling... do these things put you off a person even before you've sent them a kiss?

Do you think that a person's ability to write their profile is as good an indicator of their personality as whether they smoke, or like pets? Can you accurately judge what the person is like in real life based on her use of split infinitives?

We could include a spell checker on the profile update page to help out, but do you think that'd be cheating? Let us know what you think.

Posted by Ivan in Archive at 1:58 PM

Video Profiles

Given that most members now have access to either a web cam or a video capable phone, we thought we would be flooded with video profiles, but to date not many members have posted one.

Have you included one? Why not?

Have you posted a video on YouTube or another site?

Did you know that you could post one on your RSVP profile? Do you know how?

What would you do? What would you say?!

Posted by in Archive at 12:43 PM

Who's viewed you?

Handy new feature or invasion of privacy?

RSVP will soon be launching a new feature which will allows members to see who has been looking at their profile.

We think it's a great way of getting members talking but what do you think?

Handy new feature or invasion of privacy? Would you be more or less likely to contact a member who has looked you up? Would you mind other members knowing that you had been looking??!

Posted by in Archive at 10:27 AM

What do you look for in a profile photo?

What kind of profile photos do you like seeing? What do you loathe? What are your suggestions for members and how important is it really?

We have found that a good photo can greatly increase your chances of contact from on-line admirers. Profiles with photos receive on average 8-10 times more contact than profiles without photos. On the other hand, a poor photo is likely to decrease your chances of contact. The most common complaint we hear is that the quality of the photo is so poor that it does not enhance the member's profile in any way!

We receive a lot of wacky shots, but there are rules as to what goes onto the site (see our photo policy)

Here are a few of our suggestions that we think may help you get the best results based on years of member feedback!

• Make it recent! Sure, you can post a photo from a year or two ago, but what happens when you meet your supposed soul-mate and you don't match the photo anymore? They will probably feel let down and disappointed and they may not want to see you again. A recent, happy and natural photo is the best way to impress any potential admirers.
  
  
• A frontal view is best. It looks open, relaxed and honest - thus have nothing to hide.
  
  
• Consider an action shot. You, doing something you enjoy. This could include your favourite interest or sport, or even a special moment of a past holiday. You could also mention this in your profile - it provides an opening and shows you as an 'active' person.
  
  
• A smiling face. This increases chances of contact. Wouldn't you rather hook up with someone who's happy?
  
  
• Cropping people out. We may have to crop them out completely if it's possible! A photo of you with an anonymous arm draped around your shoulder won't be as visually appealing as one of you on your own.
  
  

So, what are your thoughts? Are your decisions to contact (or not contact) someone based on their photo? What types of photos usually get your attention? What kind of photos turn you away? Would you contact a member who doesn't have a picture on their profile?

Do you think our Photo Guidelines are too strict?

Posted by Rodney in Archive at 2:19 PM