What do you think of this dating profile wording?

[BlueBlazerBlack123]

Okay I'm being honest because I'm 39 not 25. I want to build a slow and steady relationship. I'm too old and too intolerant for FWB or bullshit. If you're a "don't know what I want" man - good luck but off you go.

I don't have or want children and I've zero interest in them. That's my 75% chance of dying alone probably. Oh well! Independent, loyal, humourous and honest is what I am and what I want.

I like rock climbing, running, Ricky Gervais humour and fine wine. Quit smoking a year ago. I don't care about politics, religion or whether or not you're jabbed. But if you're the right one I'd rather share a bag of chips with you than eat lobster with a twat.

What you see is what you get. Peace ✌

It’s a bit combative.

Horrific. Wouldn’t touch with a barge pole.
There’s ‘down to earth’ and then there’s too try hard.

Uhmm. I'm not sure I'd want to hang out with you personally. You sound a bit mean and negative. Sorry.
I'm sure it will speak to someone though! Hopefully the right person. Good luck OP.

It's quite ...erm... forthright!
It might frighten a lot of men off.... but some will no doubt see you as a challenge.

Yeah I was being nice but it would be a turn off. You can say all that without sounding like you have a big chip on your shoulder!

You sound quarrelsome

@WheelieBinPrincess

It’s a bit combative.

That's exactly the word I was looking for.

I think they sound like a right pratt.

I’d give this one a skip if I were you, OP.

Okay fair enough, I'm not scary or anything just blunt I guess. I'll tone it down, thanks 😊

Fucking he’ll I’d run a mile!!

Combative and try hard has summed it up really well. If a man wrote “what you see is what you get” I’d just assume he was a bit of an arsehole in the same people who pride themselves on saying it like it is are just rude. Tone it down would be my advice I’m sure you’re much nicer than your profile blurb would suggest!

Like most dating profiles, it's so try hard and cliched.

Out of interest, which site will this go on? I think most men would run a mile but maybe this is the style on the free sites. I also think it's probably better not to mention kids/not wanting kids on your intro, but that's just my opinion.

Well Ricky Gervais humour and fine wine are my 2 favourite things op so I’d date you

@BlueBlazerBlack123 I actually like it! Maybe tone down the first paragraph ever so slightly, but I think you come across as someone direct and confident who knows who she is and what she wants. Better that most profiles that have a generic list of interests like travel and fitness and new restaurant. Don’t make it too toned down and generic

I’d run a mile too

It’s very “what you see is what you get, I’m just honest me, I tell it like it is, if you can’t handle me at my worst you don’t deserve me at my best”

Ie all said by people who are totally insufferable arseholes

You know dating is meant to be pleasant right OP?

I’m looking for a serious relationship with someone who is looking for the same.

I would love to find a man who rates humour, honesty, loyalty and independence as highly as I do.

I’m fairly sure I don’t want any children, and I’m looking for someone with similar views.

I enjoy running (and even more so since I managed to stop smoking last year!)

I’d love to share a bag of chips with you and argue about which Ricky Gervais character is funniest, discuss where the best rock climbing is, all topped off with a fine wine perhaps?

All basically what you said but much more palatable. Online dating is TOUGH, no need to make it tougher for yourself!

Okay everyone message received I'll soften it, I don't know what site it will be for I've never actually used one before just looked at other profiles ages ago to see the type of comments people put. Thanks that's all x

I'd think they had a chip on their shoulder and didn't sound very easy to get on with.

I’d be happy to comment again if you have a revised one @BlueBlazerBlack123

Don't say you're "too old" or "too intolerant" - you've already highlighted your age - maybe "I can't be bothered with FWB or bullshit". Cut the bit about your chance of dying alone!! Why would you mention that in a dating profile?! Not exactly cheery!!
I like your last 2 paragraphs. Good luck!

God that's way too try had and makes you sound like the sort of person who'd put "School of Hard Knocks" and "University of Life" under the education section on their social media profile.

Be exactly who you are. If it frightens a lot of men off, good! You want one who suits you. You don't want to appeal to the most men possible by pretending to be someone you're not as then you'll have to wade through a load of bullshit with unsuitable men.

Having said that, please can I offer the following edit to make you not sound a. Depressed b. a bit of a dick.

I'm being honest because I'm 39 not 25. I want to build a slow and steady relationship. I'm too old for FWB or bullshit. If you're a "don't know what I want" man - good luck but off you go.

I don't have or want children and I've zero interest in them. Independent, loyal, humourous and honest is what I am and what I want.

I like rock climbing, running, Ricky Gervais humour and fine wine. Quit smoking a year ago. I don't care about politics, religion or whether or not you're jabbed. But if you're the right one I'd rather share a bag of chips with you than eat lobster with a twat.

What you see is what you get. Peace ✌

Your idea of funny is very aggressive. You also sound really jaded and men are the enemy. If I was a man I'd be intimidated!

It's hard to show humour, get across your boundaries but without sounding a battle axe.

Scrap this and start again without sounding demanding, aggressive and hard work!

Best of luck though! I met my husband online and he is the best human being in the world- so it can happen!