Online Dating Profile Advice For Men

Online dating profile advice for men – Online dating is increasingly popular, yet people are still intimidated by it, or make basic fundamental errors. There are a lot of potential pitfalls that send out signals of overconfidence, neediness or worse. Following these guidelines will help prevent potential problems.

First of all is the screen name. This is where you announce yourself before anyone has even looked at your profile and how you will be judged. Generally it is a good idea to avoid calling yourself BigMike or proclaiming your love of a sports team. On the other hand, an overly cute nickname like BigTeddyBear could end up being your pet name when you meet up (there is also the practical issue of someone shouting it out when they are looking too meet on a first date!)

The next challenge is in describing yourself. It is important to be truthful – studies have shown men are more likely to lie about their height and women about their weight. Be careful when using words such as athletic to describe a bigger build. Do not use vague terms like laid-back to describe yourself either, especially as a woman will interpret that as being lazy. On the other hand try not to write too much as people will lose interest.

Another crucial thing is to avoid negativity- avoid disparaging remarks about dating sites, nobody will be impressed with your attitude. If you hate dating sites, then it is best not to apply for them.

When describing your interests try to leave out things like watching sports on television or going out for drinks, this will be assumed. If you actively take part in a sport or have a specific interest then by all means put it down. It is best not to exaggerate, if you were in a five a side team in high school you should not say you play football.

When you are asked about the kind of woman you are looking for think about what you want but try not to be too specific. It is a difficult balance to achieve but nonetheless important. Think about it from the other perspective – is a woman expecting a sensitive hunk who does the dishes and rescues puppies from burning buildings?

Once you have completed the profile questions, it is then a good idea to upload a photo. The reason this is important is if there is no photo a woman will assume you are either unattractive or married and most likely will not read your carefully crafted profile.

The best kind of pictures feature dogs, children (if you are keen to have them in future) or dressed in a suit. The worst kind are next to a car, half naked or dressed in sports gear. Some sites allow for more than one photo and this is a good way to show different sides to your personality. Make sure though that your profile picture is the smartest and of highest quality.

Make sure you spell check and proof read your profile. Think carefully about the image you are trying to project and the person you are trying to attract. In many ways you are creating a kind of dating resume, highlighting your best qualities. This does not mean you should present yourself in an over confident fashion, so try and be sensible. If possible, get an honest female friend to have a look at it.

While you could get a male friend or relative to have a look at it, their advice may not be appropriate. The more neutral the perspective, the better! Once you have finished your profile, be careful when looking at replies you receive. Be honest- are they the kind of people you want to date? Likewise when looking at a profile posted by a woman and sending messages, be polite and be prepared to take no for an answer. With the right approach, you will eventually find the right person for you.