Article by Alan Goldsher courtesy of Chemistry.com.

Let’s face facts, guys: When it comes to knowing what women want, a good-sized percentage of the time, we’re pretty dense. But when it comes to online dating, our density levels enter the red zone — mainly because we have no idea how our material is going over. We have no visual or audio clues. We don’t know if the words we wrote are making her laugh or groan.

I’m essentially as dense as the rest of you, but I spend more time thinking about online dating than the average bear, and being an altruistic chap, I’m going to impart my wisdom (such as it is) upon my girl-seeking brethren. Here now, for your education and edification, are 10 things that a typical girl wants to see in a typical guy’s profile:

Brains
You don’t have to be Einstein or Chomsky; most women don’t dig mega-brainiacs, anyhow. But you should demonstrate a hearty dollop of intelligence. So proofread. Do a spell check. Bust out a thesaurus. Use words like “dollop.”

Learn what the 9 other points are in the rest of Men: What Women Want to See in Your Profile