Don't ask anything too personal though - this might scare people away. And don't ask anything so personal that you wouldn't answer it yourself. More End your message by inviting the other person to write back. Try asking a few questions. Giving them something to write about makes it easier for them to respond.
Every great dinner starts with an intoxicating drink.
I met a wonderful woman in early January, and after numerous 260 mile commutes to see each other, were married in July. So after more hours of browsing ads than I care to admit, I'm glad I used the net to find a partner. There's really no other way we could have met. We hit it off straight away and are buying a house together in September 2001. We also plan to marry in June 2002.