Online daters sometimes complain that their profiles, personal ads and e-mails don't get responses, so here are a few tips to get yourself noticed:

• WRITE A CATCHY HEADLINE. There are many "DWM, 47, seeking love" out there. Be different. Even if you ARE a "DWM, 47, seeking love", check out the competition. What attracts your attention to their ads? You'll probably notice the ones that stand out are more original, personal, and direct. Try not to focus on physical qualities. Instead, mention your fabulous sense of humor or that you love animals (if it's true).

• BE HONEST. The fastest way to ruin "what might have been" is to hide the fact that you are a single parent of 2 young kids, and miss a chance to find the person who wants to love them and share your parental joys. If you're a fitness buff you would be sorely disappointed to think you've been writing to a trim aerobics instructor, only to find out she's a couch potato who never plans to set foot in a gym. Dishonesty will always be caught sooner or later, so always give an honest representation of yourself. Incredible happiness can occur by allowing others to love you as you are, for who you are, so as cliche as it sounds, honesty is always the best policy!

• BE POSITIVE. Even if you aren't working your dream job or had to downsize to a smaller apartment recently, no one wants to hear negativity all the time so don't go on and on about all the things that are wrong in your life. You might attract a psychiatrist who wants to fix your suicidal tendencies, but you probably won’t attract your soulmate. You don't have to be pollyanna all the time either, but you do need to focus on the positive and generally appreciate yourself and the good things in life (and there are ALWAYS good things!) in order to attract someone special.   Find more tips here.