People are attracted to those whom they know other people are attracted to. It validates their feelings of attraction. You can use this to give yourself an instant advantage in the personals.

Post a pic or two of you with some attractive individuals as one of the secondary photos in your profile. This subtly tells the people browsing your ad that you are “up to their standards” and “attractive”… if you do it right.

Remember, one or two is all you need. Anymore, and you run the risk of looking like a show-off. If you post more than one of these photos, make sure the pictures are with different individuals so you don’t appear to be stuck on an ex. A mixed group shot with some of your male and female friends is even better.

For the guys: do not post that pic of you and your buddy with the beer girls. You’re going to have to actually befriend some “real” women to do this right… but it will be well worth it!