How to Be Successful at Online Dating
A 2019 study found that online dating is now the most popular way for people in the US to find partners. So if you're more likely to find love through an app than through a friend, what can be done to improve your dating profile?
Choose the Right Pictures
Pictures are how you make your first impression. However, they shouldn't just show your good side, but also your personality. Start with your best, most recent photo. Having both a close-up of your face and a full body photo is also a good idea.
The rest of your photos should each show a different part of your life, like you enjoying a hobby or having fun on a trip. Avoid using pictures with groups of people, because it could be difficult to tell which person is you.
A 2014 study found that the most successful dating profiles were those that were 70% about the user and 30% about what they were looking for in a partner. It also found that using simple language and being funny was helpful.
Keep Your Profile Updated
Make sure to update your profile often, particularly if there's been a big change in your life. Some dating websites will actually promote your profile more if you update it often.
Don't lie about important parts of your life, like if you have kids or pets, if you smoke, or where you live. Lies can destroy relationships, and if you're honest it will be easier to find someone who likes you for who you really are.
