Back in the early days of the Internet, online dating sites were populated solely by creepy losers and desperate loners. But with 20 million Americans looking for love on their computers every month, online dating has officially gone mainstream. “The Wall Street Journal” reports that two million people met their spouses online, which means that there’s a good chance your soul mate may be just a few clicks away.
So how do you attract a winner with only one picture and 200 words? We asked this question to Sassy Bean’s resident dating expert, Matt Titus, who offers profile consulting through his matchmaking service. Here are his thoughts on creating the perfect dating profile:
1. Your picture is the most important part of your profile. Make sure you take the time to find an attractive picture of yourself where you are smiling. Don’t try to come across as too sexy or dramatic because it will intimidate men. And forget about posting a picture that looks nothing like your everyday appearance. “The idea is that you eventually want to meet this person,” explains Titus. “Trying to trick people into being attracted to you is a huge waste of time.”
2. Less is more. Dating site users don’t need to know that “your favorite food is chocolate ice cream, unless it’s dark chocolate in which case you eat it with milk in order to temper the bitterness. This is too much information, and you come across as high-maintenance. “The more homogenous your description is, the more mass appeal you will have,” says Titus. He suggests you include one athletic interest, one artistic interest, and one “relaxation interest” in your profile, and avoid political or religious statements.
3. Keep an open mind. Having rigid requirements as to what you are looking for is a great way to send men running in the opposite direction. If you say that you want to meet a brown-haired, 6’5” fireman who enjoys collecting baseball cards, you’re going to rebuff 99.9% of people who take the time to visit your profile.
4. Asking for money = trouble. Expect to attract sleazy guys if you ask to meet men who make a certain amount of money. You may just want someone who can provide for you, but that type of language will attract people who want to interact with you for superficial reasons.
5. Don’t use sex as a focal point. When it comes to describing who you are and what you want out of life, stay away from talking about sex. You want to reveal your sensual side after building a relationship with someone; putting it all over your profile is too forward and makes you look easy.
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