The dating world is online. Before COVID-19, dating apps were widely popular – now they’re playing an even bigger role. Since more people are trying to social distance, dating apps aren’t just used to find a match but to screen them too.
What does this mean for you? It means your dating profile is more important than ever.
To make sure your profile is honest and inviting, here are some tips:
1. Don’t skip any section
If you’re serious about dating, be serious about your profile. Don’t leave anything out. If you skip sections it gives the appearance of being lazy, plus you’re giving up a chance to tell potential matches more about yourself.
2. Be honest
If you don’t like long walks on the beach, don’t put it on your profile. This might sound like obvious, but people tend to create a profile that they others want to read rather than creating one that’s honest.
3. Use a current photo
No one likes to meet up for coffee and find that you look nothing like your profile picture. There are people who use photos that are 10 years old, and while you might be younger, thinner, and sporting more hair – it’s not who you are now.
4. You can talk about your kids
We know there’s an unwritten rule that says you’re not supposed to talk about your kids for fear of scaring people away. But, again, the best profile pages are honest. If you have kids, say so. It’s okay to mention how old they are and what activities you do together too.
5. Don’t bash dating
Your profile shouldn’t include sentences like, “I don’t really like dating, but I want to meet someone” or “Dating apps suck, here’s hoping this one is better.”
