His inbox was overflowing with responses to his free profile, and basically, he wasn’t sure where to start responding. So, he took a simple path: He began to look at the emails with captivating subject lines.

What sort of subject line catches a man’s attention and will get him to contact other members via email? Here’s a sampling of 10 suggestions:

1. The intriguing invitation


Men love to be engaged, led on and eventually seduced. They’ll quickly respond to something that is provocative, such as, “I want to find out why you’re shy” or “Let me take you to my favourite place.”

2. The direct come-on


“Blue eyes make me go weak in the knees” or “I love a man in a uniform” are ways of connecting quickly through a subject line. However, don’t come on too strong. That could frighten away some potential matches.

3. The intelligence factor


Here’s where you can use your subject line to play on his sense of smarts. Read his profile and try something along the following lines: “I see you’re into Harold Pinter as well” or “Can you help explain quantum physics to me?"

4. The command


Suggestions such as “Call me now!” or “Take me to dinner” basically encourage a man to reply to your response. Most blokes are afflicted with ambivalence or are a bit shy. Here, you can give someone a bit of direction and remove any concern over rejection.

5. The pitch to his profession


“I know that teachers always have homework” or “I’ve always admired paramedics” will let him know that you understand what defines him work-wise.

6. The nurturing approach


Subject line suggestions like, “I’d love to cook you a homemade dinner” or “Want some help decorating your flat?" are ways of telling a guy that you wouldn’t mind giving him some special attention (but use your common sense and don’t invite him round to your house as a first date).

7. The challenge


Guys love a challenge. Throw down a sexy gauntlet, such as “Make me laugh” or “Can you dance with me all night long?" and watch how quickly he responds.

8. The avocation connection


Here, your subject line can play into what he loves to do during his downtime. After scrutinizing his profile, try propositions like, “You’ve found the perfect chess partner” or “I’ll help catalogue your jazz albums, if you like…”

9. The date plan


Subject lines like “Let me show you the best jazz club in town” or “I’ve got tickets to the next Arsenal game” show him you know how to plan a good time.

10. Profile feedback


Other lines like, “You look good in blue” or “Love that you play guitar” let a man know that you have seriously studied his profile and are ready to interact with him.

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