Ice breakers, like asking how long they've been in our city. You see I just moved there and I'm trying to meet people. Also, I'm not the type of guy to just spill my whole life into a message on the first or second time. I believe that getting to know someone is progressive and takes time. I'm just an ordinary guy, I can't sweep someone off their feet "online". That's a personal thing for me, it has to be done in person after I gauge the amount of chemistry flowing. That's why I hate online dating sooo much. I did it for 9 months with a filipina, and although I made several trips over there, it sucked! You can't really know a person "online".

So here's the thing, I message girls, some reply, most don't. The ones that do reply are usually just with a "hi". So I try some small talk to break the ice. Then something happens: NOTHING! Haha I generally don't get another reply. What gives? Is there too much competition out there and I'm just too ordinary? Advice greatly appreciated.

Hi, new to Calgary! Check out my profile, maybe we can go for a drink??

Your profile is good :) if you were in Canada I'd ask you out ;)

Ok I added a little more information..

Thanks for the reply :) I'll add some more detail

Hello :) up for some constructive criticism. I'm not very good at this online dating thing