I make men submit a 500-word essay to date me: Do not waste my time

One woman is looking for the write man.

Lauren Kempton, from England, requires her suitors to write a 500-word essay if they want to date her.

Feeling fed up with online dating, Kempton revealed a dating strategy last year that resurfaced recently.

“Asking for an essay is definitely a good way of weeding out what you don’t want,” she said.

On the 36-year-old’s Hinge account, she made it clear if they wanted to have a chance with her, they must submit an application explaining “how you will not waste any time.”

“It shows you who they are and that they have read your profile and understand your humor,” she quipped.

She initially added the requirement to her profile as a joke, but many bachelors took it seriously.

“People might think asking for an essay was full on of me, but it was really a bit of fun; I didn’t expect someone to make so much effort,” Kempton said.

One suitor went above and beyond, submitting a PowerPoint presentation with his detailed essay.

He promised to “reply swiftly to messages,” not waste her time if there is “no spark” and plan thoughtful dates.

“I would start by ensuring that any plans we made were kept to.This would also include indoor and outdoor date plans depending on the weather, time, cost etc (this includes agreeing to a Harry Potter Marathon),” he wrote.

He mentions communication being a priority, which “includes contact methods such as text, call, FaceTime.”

Just like Kempton, he didn’t want his time wasted either.

“I am a big fan of knowing where I stand with people; if you like me, let me know; if you don’t, let me know,” he signed off.

Noticing the effort singles made “restored [Kempton’s] faith in men.”

After reviewing many applications, she went on a date with the best candidate, but unfortunately, it never flourished into anything special.

The 500-word essay strategy turned out to be a bust for the mom of one, but she encourages other singles to try the method.

“It’s a good way of getting people to show their humorous side and spend a bit of time making an effort,” shared Kempton.

Relationship Therapist Jaime Bronstein seconds Kempton’s strategy, “The challenge is always, “How can I make myself stand out and show that I’m special?’ Asking for a 500-word essay is certainly a way to achieve that.”

Bronstein told The Post, “In life you need to be bold and unique to get what you want. Kempton is simply asking the men to step up to the plate and show her some effort.”

Kempton has taken a step back from the dating scene, “I’ve been single for three years now, and I’ve not found something I’m ready to settle down for,” she added. “I’m putting my energy into other things and thinking if it will happen, it will happen.”