personal advertisement
Seeking connection notice
A personal advertisement is a short notice placed in a publication or online platform seeking romantic partners, friendships, or casual encounters.
Traditionally found in newspaper classified sections, personals migrated to websites and apps.
They typically describe the poster and desired match: SWM seeks SWF for long walks and conversation.
Often shortened to personal ad or simply personal.
- classifiedsBrief newspaper advertisements
- lonely heartsSingles seeking partners
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- blind dateArranged meeting between strangers
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
contact information · pen pals · companionship · long walks · preferences · no strings attached · sincerity · regional practices · photographs · matrimonial · anonymity · privacy concerns · mobile apps · swipe right · humor · catfishing · matchmaking · gender roles
personal advertisementrésumé
Career summary document
curriculum vitae · professional profile · job listing · obituary · job application
personal advertisementdirect message
Private online communication
personal correspondence · journal entry · sealed letter · diary entry · confidential communication
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