There is no magic formula for setting up an online dating profile so that you will meet that special love in your life. But here are some tips that will make you better at online dating. These tips will help you decide how to talk about yourself. They will also help you figure out which of your matches you should perhaps take the leap with.

1. Be Selective About Which Dating Apps You Use

Choose your dating apps wisely. Not all apps will give you what you’re looking for. For example, some dating apps are better for hookups. Others are meant for bringing together people who share the same religious beliefs. So think about what you are looking for and keep that in mind when choosing your dating app.

2. Be Honest About Who You Are and What You Want 

People like people who remind them of themselves. So if you want to increase your chances of having a relationship work out, you need to be honest about yourself. This can mean anything from relationship history to desire for children, to pet preferences, and religion. 

Finally, if you have any deal-breakers, make sure to be upfront about it. This can save you a lot of heartbreak.

3. Make Sure Your Photo Makes You Look Good

You should definitely look like your photo. Otherwise, it will be awkward when you finally meet up with your matches in person. That’s false advertising. But you should also use the photos you like. This is because your photos can influence how people act towards you. They also affect how likable people think you are.

Pro tip: choose a photo that shows off your smile.

4. Your Dating Profile Should Be Concise

It is highly unlikely that someone will read a 10 paragraph essay about your life. This is because people are swiping through profiles at record speeds.  

Instead, focus on the things that are most important to you. You should also include the things that make you interesting. Finally, you should also include what characteristics you are looking for in potential matches. A good rule of thumb is to make your profile 70% about yourself, and 30% about what you are looking for in a match.

5. Try to Be as Open-Minded as Possible

Don’t reject someone just because they’re under 6 feet tall. Or just because they don’t share your main hobby. Relationships are about growing together in new and exciting ways. In fact, this is precisely what keeps long-term relationships going.

6. Don’t Postpone the Face-To-Face Meeting

You won’t find out if someone is “The One” just by talking to them online. There are many things about people that you just can’t figure out from a dating profile or chatting online. When it comes to relationships, some things need to be done the old-fashioned way.

Do you make each other laugh? Do you feel like you’re a better person when you’re with them? Do you communicate well? These things really matter when trying to make a relationship work. And they are things you need to figure out together and in person.

This is why you should keep your online exchanges as short as possible. Aim for under two weeks before meeting them in person.

7. Have Fun

Dating is meant for fun. And that’s true of online dating, as well. Dating should never feel like a chore. So it’s a good idea to check in with your internal self from time to time. If you find that you’re not having fun, then stop and try to experience something else.

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