How detailed was your personals ad? The more you write about yourself and give a full picture of the person you are, the more you stand out from the crowd. Similarly, you can put more information in your profile (you can upload artwork or personal photos too). Getting involved in forums is also a good way for people to notice and get to know you. You might have some luck posting in the personals section of Craigslist.org for your area as well.

Good luck.

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