I'm a lesbian and I met my current girlfriend through an online dating site so I will offer my 2 cents (take them or leave them). It's great that there are a lot of things you want to do or might do but, for me, it would be a red flag that you are not listing the things you are doing NOW. You also don't state anything about having a plan in place to accomplish one (or any) of them. The issue is that anyone can say "I want to go to grad school"; it's another thing entirely to already BE in a grad school, pursuing a particular degree & career path. You said nothing about what your BA is in or what job you have now (if you have one). You come across as very "dreamy" but I don't get a sense for your ability to follow through on any of these dreams. As an academic, I don't find any of your goals intimidating; rather, I just kind of question how "real" they are since you haven't started to pursue any of them yet and sound a little more like a starry-eyed undergrad than a more mature grad student who has a plan in place. The way you talk about your thoughts also comes across as a bit naive; not really thought theough yet. Of course, you're still young & it's totally okay not to have things figured out yet! I just think that, when you're making a dating profile, it's better to say what you are doing NOW than to write a list of dreams that may or may not happen because it make you come across as a little naive and immature. I think you might be unwittingly turning off other intelligent, ambitious women because they are writing you off as a little cheesy or dreamy and not a realistic person.
With a little revision I think you might have a better chance. Good luck & I hope it works out for you!
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