Our Top Dating Profile Examples: What Works and What Doesn’t
In the first part of this blog post, we did a random search on POF and picked the first 12 guys so that we could see what works and what doesn’t in profiles. We looked at each of their primary dating photos and went through what worked and what didn’t. Now we are going to go deep into their profiles and I’ll give you the same dating profile examples and writing advice that I would give any of them if they asked for it. If you haven’t read part one, you can check it out HERE.
What you are about to see is why services like mine exist. Of the 12 profiles that I picked at random, none of them were great. None of them were even good. In fact, some of them were horrible. Before you post a profile on POF or any other dating site, Look at everything these guys are doing wrong and my dating profile examples and writing tips on what they could do to improve their SmilingDating.com success and get more dates with the type of Woman they actually want to meet.
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Don't be modest
If you are ambitious and proud of what you do, why hide it? If you have a different and wild hobby, tell us about it. If you are Denmark's champion in Latin tango, write it down. There is no reason to hold back your abilities, your drive and your skills. If he thinks you're too cocky and bubbly when you talk about your life, then it probably shouldn't be you after all.
Not 100% honest
You don't have to tell him how much you long for a boyfriend or how often you've felt alone at weddings. You don't need to write in your profile text that you love your three cats and have in fact just had your heart broken.
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Avoid being stereotyped
"I am sweet, like to travel and like to take care of my body." Really... Very few people would write the opposite. If he wants to notice you, you have to stand out. Instead, tell a story that describes exactly how nice you are. If you've helped an old lady across the road while looking after your friends' triplets and giving money to a homeless person, then you're well on your way.
Drop the negative attitudes
No one is interested in a grumbler. It may well be that you are stressed and have had a bad day, but don't write everything you are tired of in your life. Would you even date a guy who had nothing positive to say?
Leave your luggage
"I'm not interested in being a rebound and unfaithful men should stay away." After such an introduction, there is probably no one who can doubt what you have been through. Although it is probably an attempt to protect yourself, you may risk scaring him away. Let's face it – you sound a little bit bitter.
Get help from your friend
When you have finished writing, it is a good idea to have someone who knows you well read over the profile text. Maybe there are some absolutely fantastic things that you forgot to write and maybe there are some stupid patterns that you have taken with you into your profile text.
From dating profile to date
Now you have hopefully got all the tools to write a good text for your dating profile... But what now? Dating is also about making contact, the first meeting, body language, flirting, chemistry etc. You can learn more about this and much more by reading our tips for SmilingDating.com. Good luck with the hunt!
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