The fact that there are more males seeking females online shouldn't discourage you if you're a man thinking about switching to the online game. In every forum where singles go to meet, there are almost always more guys, simply because men are still viewed as the pursuers. Despite all the gains made by Women's Lib and the Equal Rights Movement, many people remain traditionalists in their dating philosophies and simply cannot palate the idea of a role-reversal.

This is too bad, as there are more than a few women on the internet dating scene who are only too eager to chase after men whose profiles they find intriguing. To some degree this phenomenon does occur, though there are still more males seeking females. To balance out the discrepancy, a few online dating services work to keep their ratio as close to 50-50 as possible. But since companies can't openly discriminate against their clients, these claims should be taken with some skepticism.

How To Stand Out Among Males Seeking Females

If you fall a little short of the male physical ideal, take heart--no one can see your flaccid biceps and puny pectorals from your online photo unless you show them. Besides, most women logging on to meet men over the Web aren't expecting leading-man looks. If they come with the package, all the better. But on the Internet it's wit, charm, poise, and humor that carry the day. Along with chiseled features.

One great way to set yourself apart from the flocks of other eager men out there is to pay your prospective partner a specific and genuine compliment on something other than her looks. If her profile is smart or especially insightful, put some effort into replying with a poignant message of your own. You don't have to start reviewing your old Shakespeare volumes to do this--besides, that will only look pretentious. But a meaningful and observant response will show that you're paying attention to more than just her beautiful eyes.