Online Dating Profile

Online dating profile can be a little tricky in that you do not want to go over the top and scare likely dates away and you do not want to miss out out on possible dates by not having the right profile.

It helps to have a picture of you on your profile, not an old picture but a recent picture that presents your true image and not just some beautiful picture you get from the Internet. Instead of using an image that is not yours, it is better for you not to use any image at all because when a picture looks too perfect and arouses suspicion, it can be checked out on the Internet as it is known that many online dating scams use pictures that are not their true images.

In your profile, be honest and do not exaggerate anything if you intend to get any real dates. Some people lie about age, height, habits, qualifications etc but the funny part is that if you lie about those things, you end up attracting someone who will like you for your profile but who will be disappointed when you do meet up. I once met someone online through a dating site whose profile said 6.1ft and 36yrs, I was not actually looking for a date that tall but was looking for a someone in mid-late thirties so the height was a bonus. I got an email which I happily responded to. We started emailing each other and talked on phone for some months before we decided to meet for a real life date. We had a lot to talk about and could chat on the phone for hours on end. On the day of our first date, it took me like from morning to that evening to make up my mind on what to wear because I wanted to look right for our first real date. I cannot begin to describe how disappointed I was when I saw my date who happens to be about 26yrs old and probably 5.6ft. I was disappointed and angry and as you can imagine, the date ended as soon as it started. You may be able to get away with creating a fantasy profile sometimes but most times, it will cost you your time and a likely date.

Do not use your real name in your profile, always use nicknames. Do not give out your home number and address until such a time you are comfortable with the person, possibly after some real live dates. If you need to give a phone number for phone communication, let it be your mobile/cell phone. Remember to make your first date in a public place and to let someone know where you are going to and who you are going to meet.

If you are looking to get a date, have a positive attitude as it will reflect on your conversations and emails. Take care of yourself and be happy because happy things happen to happy people. May you find the love or date you seek, do not bring your social life to halt because you are looking to find a date with online dating.