Online Dating Profile Mistakes You Should Avoid

Weeding threw online dating profiles can feel a bit daunting but it’s necessary to read them carefully to avoid getting caught up with "time wasters". If you see any of the following written on a perspective profile, BEWARE!

Describes oneself as “average”

If a person describes themselves as an average guy/girl - believe them. Keep in mind an online dating profile is one of the only places where people should try to make themselves sound as interesting as possible.

Pictures are blurry, unclear or missing

You already know people hate this. Many people will proceed with caution or not proceed at all if you do not have pictures on your profile. People know there is always a reason why a person will deliberately not provide or upload blurry pictures. Could it be a little thing called "a spouse" or is it the dreaded 10 year old picture.

Multiple photos of possessions or animals

Why post a picture of your truck or Spotty your dog or Sprinkles your cat. Okay I get it. You love your (fill in the blank) but nobody cares. It’s not saying anything about who you are and it makes you seem a bit boring.

Describes more about who they want to date than themselves

Focusing on your ideal date is fine but not providing enough information about who they are is a big red flag for any perspective dater.

Just looking for new friends

Stay away from anyone who says that. Women DON’T write that. If you are looking for new friends get off the dating site ... this isn’t summer camp. You will confuse and disorientate the men.

Men will say that when they are looking to have sex with someone that they don’t really know or want to take the time to really get to know. But if you are looking for a “no strings attached” situation that’s perfectly fine. But only deal with someone who is completely honest with their intentions and are straightforward about what he/she wants.

Opposites don’t always attract

She’s a smoker but says she doesn’t have to smoke around him. He never drinks alcohol but he doesn't care if she has a cocktail. Think about this down the road. Once the newness wears off and people fall back into their regular routines, their habits will continue whether you like it or not. This is a huge time waster. When you can't be yourself around the person you date.

Complaining in the profile

You haven't been out yet and they have already given a rundown of all of the music, food, movies and types of women/men they hate. Or they whine about their bad break up and how hurt they are still. This is way too much information and clearly this person is trying to get back to dating too soon.

I’ll Tell You Later

Really...come on. If a person can’t take the time out and fill in the information about themselves they're just being lazy or not really serious. It seems like a sort of window shopping in the online dating world.

Hopefully you haven't made any of these mistakes on your own profile but if you are an offender of any of the above, you may want to tweak your profile a bit to get a better reactions and to avoid any misconceptions.