Guys tell gals how to find Mr. Right online

DEAR ABBY: "Surfing in Petersburg, Ill." raised good points about men who use online dating services. However, many of the things she pointed out could also be said of women who put their ads on the sites. The pickings are just as slim on our side of the fence. My hints to the "fairer sex":

(1) Don't overdo your makeup and hair in your photos. We aren't seeking someone who looks ready to go trick-or-treating or perform as a clown in the circus.

(2) Dress appropriately for your age and don't allow the "girls" to burst out of your low neckline.

(3) Don't start your first conversation with, "What do you do and how much money do you make?" Intelligent men will realize that you are not as concerned with finding a quality guy as you are with looking for a fat wallet.

(4) You don't have to speak perfectly, but teen lingo and texting abbreviations are a real turnoff.

(5) Don't constantly complain about your ex. It provides insight as to why he opted to break off your relationship.

- Dan in Ohio

DEAR DAN: Thanks for the input. Read on:

DEAR ABBY: To the ladies: Don't post a 10-year-old photo as being the way you currently look. And "a few extra pounds" does not mean 100 pounds overweight. If you are obese, admit it and say you are working on getting the weight off - and make sure you are.

- Earle in Texas

DEAR ABBY: For women who post photos of their pets, it's great that you love them, but I'm only looking to date their owner.

- Done My Time Online

DEAR ABBY: Selfies in the bathroom mirror are tacky. Have a friend take a picture of you.

- Looking in Lansing, Mich.

DEAR ABBY: Ladies, if you're looking for someone to sweep you out of that crappy life you're in, forget it. Fix your life first to the point where you can enjoy it by yourself, and then look for someone to share it with. We guys like our fixer-uppers to be houses or cars, not our women.

- Found My Queen on a Site