Major Turnoffs: Online Dating Profiles
Online dating can be a daunting task for singles. You could have unsatisfying results if you don’t stand out among the pool of competitors.
We live in a world where mating selection is fueled by virtual data. You must optimize your profile to get the most matches of dates in the modern dating landscape.
Otherwise, you’ll be unappealing and drive your potential dates away. Here are some helpful hints regarding your online dating profile that you should avoid at all costs:
1. Using bad selfie pictures.
If you want to attract people to your social media profiles, it’s best to do it through a photo. But there is a big difference between having a good selfie and a bad selfie.
A good selfie should have a flattering angle and show what makes you unique. Suppose someone looks at your profile and sees no information besides your headshot or name. In that case, they will assume that you’re either:
a) Lazy.
b) Careless.
c) You don’t know how to take a decent photo.
This could make you less attractive. If you’re looking to get some action, you may want to consider changing your profile pic to one where you look happier and decent. Also, avoid using Snapchat filters with animal ears.
2. Posting too many selfie pics or none at all.
It’s okay to post selfies, especially ones that highlight your good points. However, if you’re constantly posting selfies, you could be considered self-absorbed.
In fact, people might think you’re high maintenance, narcissistic, and vain if your feed is full of selfie pics. Suppose you’re trying to impress potential suitors. In that case, highlighting your qualities from within may be better than always showing off your physical attributes.
Likewise, dating users tend to quickly dismiss profiles with no pictures. So, don’t forget to upload a photo of yourself.
3. Everything that involves alcohol.
Studies show that excessive alcohol drinking may lead to erectile dysfunction for men and alcohol addiction for women. Thus, nobody wants to date a drunk.
You could turn off your potential date if your profile shows you frequently partying while taking shots of alcoholic beverages. Plus, drinking heavily doesn’t translate well into being a good and responsible partner.
So, while you may think it’s cute to share shots of you sipping wine or beer, remember that it won’t endear you to others. Instead, keep your drinking habits low-key and drink responsibly.
4. Grammar and spelling mistakes.
Your potential dates may have a bad first impression of you as they read your bio and stumble upon a typo. The last thing you want is to appear illiterate.
When choosing a partner, users of one dating site prioritize good grammar and literacy over erratic spelling. Over 9,000 online daters were surveyed, and 72% said spelling errors and poor grammar are major deal breakers.
Make sure that you proofread everything before you hit send. And if you have trouble creating a message or writing your bio, ask help from a friend or run your content through a spell checker.
5. Boring and generic bios.
Potential suitors may skim your entire profile before deciding whether to start a conversation with you or move on to another profile. Your bio must convey interest.
Just like applying for a job, you have to sell yourself. Think about what you could offer to a relationship and describe yourself accordingly.
Try adding something interesting about you, like, “When I’m not working, I enjoy playing sports, listening to music, reading books, and spending time with my dog.” What makes you unique and stand out from the rest?
6. Not having a bio.
You need to provide all the necessary information for someone to decide whether or not you’re worth meeting. If you don’t have a bio, you won’t give prospective dates much insight into who you are.
Are you friendly or shy? Will you commit or walk away? You need to answer these questions first and foremost for people to trust you.
Just remember, if you make just one mistake on your dating profile, you may lose out on your chance of finding “the one.”
