Interview with Geek's Dream Girl

This week, I had the opportunity to interview fellow female blogger, e. e is the blogger behind Geek's Dream Girl. Her blogging mission is to help geeks find love. A self-proclaimed geek, e loves geeks and is very experienced in finding love online, including finding her current long-term boyfriend. Her articles fall under the categories of Geek Love and Geek Life , answering questions like writing a good photoless profile and how to talk about your good features without sounding like you have a bloated ego. She also provides Dating Profile Help for geeks of all genders and orientations. She'll even prove to you that geek girls exist in your zipcode so that you can be assured there will be an audience for your newly improved Match.com profile. For examples of her work, check out the before and after posts from her monthly free personal ad makeover contest.

RoboJenny: You say you want to help geeks find love. Why do you think they need help?
Geek's Dream Girl: A lot of geeks are sweethearts, but they don't necessarily have the social know-how to market themselves in the online dating world. They're great catches - they just need a little help convincing girls to give them a chance.

RoboJenny: What do you think is the biggest mistake they make in marketing themselves?
Geek's Dream Girl: Selling themselves short. They don't want to look cocky, so instead they look boring.

RoboJenny: So, how many geeks have you successfully found love for so far?
Geek's Dream Girl: I'm not sure of the numbers, but the guys I've done makeovers for have all told me they've gotten more attention and dates!

RoboJenny: What is the approximate age range of the geeks have you worked with?
Geek's Dream Girl: Most of my clients are between the ages of 21-40, but there are some older geeks out there who read my blog regularly.

RoboJenny: Now with your clients, you only deal with the online dating world. What are the advantages to online dating?
Geek's Dream Girl: You can meet people that you wouldn't normally bump into on the street. It's like going shopping for a date!

RoboJenny: Can't online dating be risky though?
Geek's Dream Girl: Regular dating is risky! There are plenty of ways to safeguard yourself from weirdos. As long as you do those things and follow your gut feelings, you will be able to avoid all of the risky situations.

RoboJenny: You are someone who loves geeks yourself... What is the biggest advantage to dating a geek?
Geek's Dream Girl: Fixing my computer? Hahhahahha, my boyfriend is going to kill me. Nah, really the best thing about dating a geek is that they are generally total sweethearts and treat women well.

RoboJenny: Certainly true. And these girls that you help them find... What qualities do you think a "Geek's Dream Girl" must possess?
Geek's Dream Girl: She's a geek herself! Only a geek can truly appreciate and understand another geek.

RoboJenny: Can a geek girl be "girly"?
Geek's Dream Girl: Yes! There's no rules against playing D&D in a dress.

RoboJenny: Ok, back to the online dating... Do you think physical distance matters for online dating?
Geek's Dream Girl: I think distance is something that can be overcome. However, I am highly against folks having an "online relationship" and not meeting in person until months later. That sets people up for unrealistic expectations and most often failure. I call it pixel bonding - it's dangerous stuff!

RoboJenny: So what should a geek wear on the first date when they finally meet up?
Geek's Dream Girl: It all depends on where you're going. I say a guy can never go wrong with a pair of khakis and a polo shirt. It's casual but dressy and works pretty much anywhere.

RoboJenny: What about for geeks who start feeling like they're spending too much time at home on the computer and actually want to go out and meet people, but feel uncomfortable with the typical crowded bar scene. What do you suggest for them?
Geek's Dream Girl: Meetup.com is a great resource. There are groups for every sort of interest, including general "activity" or "singles" groups. You can sign up for an event and just show up and meet people and make friends. They do things like have group dinners, parties, go to museums, comedy clubs, trivia nights, all sorts of things. Many of the other people are in the same boat - they are looking for friends.

Thanks so much e, for letting me interview you.

Other links you may be interested in:

• To become a blogger yourself, you may want to check out What You Need to Know to Start a Blog
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