If you start your online dating journey with the right profile, you’ll have a much better chance of success!
Online dating is a great alternative way to meet lots of new people, socializing with them casually and/or intentionally developing a friendship that could lead to a relationship. At the same time, the right person won’t just fall out of the sky and into your inbox just because you create an account. That’s why we want to give you some tips on how to create a profile that highlights who you really are. Your profile is the essential tool to introduce yourself and let others know what makes you unique.
Perhaps you regularly update the basics in your online profile and have developed a good foundation. But it’s also important that your profile not be overly general or too simplified.
So what’s the best way to present yourself?
Of course, you can write down what you look like, your personal interests and who you are looking for. However, certain key elements of your unique personality may be overlooked, such as: your sense of humor, your passions, the way you treat people… things that can only be truly experienced in a face-to-face meeting… We want to help you reflect that in your profile too!
- Take the time to create a profile that reflects your personality
Make a list of the things that make you “you.” And imagine how you would explain that to someone who asks exactly that: What are your dreams and passions? What is your style of humor? What makes you unique? Don’t try to sound professional. It’s not a LinkedIn account. Try to have your own style!
- A picture says More than a thousand words
Choosing the right image is not about aesthetic beauty. It’s about posting images that capture the inside and outside qualities of a person. Perhaps a picture of you enjoying a day at the beach or on a hike is more interesting than a photo you would use for an identity document (license, passport, work badge, etc.).
When people see images that make you seem approachable, they are more willing to approach you. It’s helpful to post pictures that best reflect your identity and how you see yourself. A photo by the sea, a snapshot in the mountains, or you at a celebration or gathering are just a few ideas. Or maybe you can ask someone to take a picture of you having coffee at your favorite spot and then write on your online dating profile that you would like to meet someone there for coffee!
- Time to try!
So those are two crucial points on how to improve your online profile! It’s also a good idea to ask friends and people you trust to tell you how they perceive your profile, or if there’s anything they don’t understand.
People who know you well and want you to find the right person can best analyze if your profile reflects who you are… They may have some creative ideas to offer you as well!
We hope this helps as you start building and adjusting your profile. And don’t forget that people can be shy or nervous (even online). So if you see someone you find interesting, just start a conversation!
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