[JoCoCpl]

We're fairly new, but we've had good reply success with a basic but personalized e-mail. I think correspondence in this situation is just like anywhere else - just be yourself. We try not to get too detailed or too wordy - our profile provides the info on us. The intro e-mail is about our interest in them. We make certain that we address them by their screen name, mention what caught our attention in their profile, and invite them to check ours.

I suppose it's "cookie cutter" in the sense that we follow the same basic outline, but we're certain to take the time to ensure that we do personalize it for the couple we're writing.

I don't know that I would be direct with a "we can meet here" type of message unless they specifically state that kind of directness in their profile. Again, be sure to maintain your personality the best that you can.

There are simply some people who don't write back when they are not interested. Personally, I think it's rude - I'd much rather receive a "thanks but no thanks" reply than nothing at all. Unfortunately it doesn't always work out that way.

Good luck!

M.