Jan. 12, 2012, Pepper Pike, OH – Sunsets, long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners – how many singles have written those lines in their online dating profiles? A lot. Too many. Maybe you?

"Say what you mean and mean what you say to find your soul mate," says Jerry Miller, founder of FarmersOnly.com (www.farmersonly.com), an online dating community for single farmers, ranchers and those who cherish rural life and traditional values. "Save the romance novel language for romance novels. Instead, take a cue from the country. Check out FarmersOnly.com member profiles."

"One person's profile headline is a question. 'Do you love horses like I do?' Another ends his online dating profile with 'You take care now,' " Miller says. "Many of our members were raised in an atmosphere of straight talk, grounded in respect. Straightforward language helps them find the right match."

So, how can you scrub your profile of online dating lingo, and improve your chances for love? Try these straight-talk tips:

1. Be specific. For example, replace "love the outdoors" with "love fishing." And then explain why.
2. Show how you're unique and lovable. Write about your quirky talents. For example, you winning the local barbecue contest could be a great conversation starter.
3. Don't exaggerate. Good relationships are always based on the truth. Don't say that you're an avid reader when you just enjoy reading the newspaper from time to time.
4. Write like you talk. Read your profile out loud to make sure it sounds true to who you are. Your distinctive voice is the key to attracting your match.

Then, be patient. Relationships take time. Reach out to members knowing that only some connections may become meaningful relationships.

For example, Tracey Myers and Bill Dunn, of Indiana, met on FarmersOnly.com in February, 2010. Their first date was that March.

"It wasn't love at first sight, for either of us," says Tracey.

Happy ending? Definitely. The Dunns will celebrate their first anniversary on Jan. 15, 2012. Learn more about their story at www.farmersonly.com.

FarmersOnly.com was founded in 2005 and now has more than 150,000 members in all 50 states and in Canada. Members include single farmers, ranchers and others with down-to-earth values and who cherish a rural lifestyle.