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Relationship Fail: I Should Let You Know, I'm Really Superficial

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Relationship Fail: I Should Let You Know, I'm Really Superficial
Ahh, I love being good-looking, don't you?
The ordinary-looking need not respond to this Craigslist personal ad.

We've read enough "online dating dos and don'ts" lists to know that harping on your worst qualities won't get you very far in the virtual search for love. Instead, you're supposed to highlight the characteristics that make you unique and intriguing to potential suitors.

So, in what world would being superficial qualify as a great selling point for why someone should date you? Apparently, in the world that this 42-year-old woman from Boston lives in. Check out her post in the "women seeking men" personals section of Craigslist:

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We're curious, what would a conversation with a self-professed shallow woman be like? If all deep, substantial topics are off-limits, you're left with... favorite nail polish colors? Designer belt buckles? Where she gets her eyelash extensions?

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Wow, then we can't understand why the guys aren't lining up for this one! Relationship Fail: The Top 10 Reasons You Should Date Me!

If you find an example of a particularly annoying, funny or weird thing that couples or singles post online—whether it be on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Craigslist or another site—we'd love to see it! Send your submissions to Fail@YourTango.com. You won't regret it, but the offending person will!