“I don’t feel that the chemistry is there.”

Are matches closing you out saying “I don’t feel that the chemistry is there”? Isn’t it frustrating? Have you had enough? Do you want to learn Chemistry 101? Read on, dear friend.

A large advantage of using eHarmony is that you may have a vivid idea of a person’s personality just by reading answers to the 12 About Me questions. Unlike people in other dating sites and people in blind dates, ideal eH first dates are merely reconfirmations of what both already know. A well-written profile and a well-planned Guided Communication show much insight in the other person.

Now we know what we have to do: Simply use keywords found in the profile when answering back. The best way is to print the profile and mark commonalities and similar values with a highlighter.

If she likes staying in, and you don’t mind it either way, then say you like staying in. If he has a passion for Greek food, be sure to mention “souvlaki” in one of your replies, as long as you don’t hate this Greek dish.

Remember, this Guided Communication contraption lets you put your greatest foot forward at your own pace. Be a good “date” and seek first to find and discuss common interests instead of being determined to screen potential partners. Do you think someone will say “No”, to the question “Are you always on time?”

Bill Carruth said,

The secret of being interesting is to be interested.

Ask questions the person will enjoy answering. Generic questions are dull, dull, dull! Encourage people to talk about themselves. This quote is something to think about before we reply to our matches tonight.

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    Comments 4

    1. Tina wrote:

      How can you know if you have chemistry with a person unless you have at least minimal correspondence with them? Maybe there was something off with their profile… some people don’t know how to write down what they are thinking or feeling very well…. I don’t know…. The whole thing is kinda crazy…

      Posted 30 Aug 2006 at 9:35 am
    2. Karen wrote:

      I think Eharmony should have a space where you can write exactly why you closed the match. For instance, I closed 3 of my matches because the guys sounded like they exercised constantly (did triathalons and wanted a partner, etc) and that is just not me. So I want them to find someone who fits that description. And I’d like to be able to say that to them. Instead I had to choose “based on statements in their profile…”. Another guy had the opposite political views to mine in a big way so I wanted to state that was why I closed the match but I couldn’t. That way he wouldn’t take it personally that it was something else. But I don’t have that “fill in the blank” option.

      Posted 17 Sep 2006 at 8:28 am
    3. Annoymous1 wrote:

      I really think when they used that they mean they are not attracted to you. I had photos so I feel that the men simply were not attracted to the “girl next door type.” It happens. In my book Singles Net has a better system they send you matches and you can respond or ignore. None of the reasons are really great. What about “other.” Anyway, I kind of glad I am not playing that game anymore. When I was there I sent an icebreaker to some good looking pilot who immediately responded by closing me out. I happen to believe that he wasn’t attracted to me and so it goes.

      Posted 21 Feb 2010 at 12:32 pm
    4. Muslim Dating Site wrote:

      I think having some sort of feedback in terms of why a match was closed would be a good idea. Closure is an important thing, even in the world of online dating.

      Posted 07 Feb 2012 at 10:54 pm

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