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Plenty is written about the peaks and pitfalls of online dating for women - from how to dress and where to go - but what about the men who also work buy schedules and find romance - or dating - tricky? Navigating the world of online dating from a male perspective can be challenging - what will make her laugh, how long before I can ask her out - without seeming creepy, that is.
Did you know, writing about a divorce in an online dating profile boosts men's chances of being contacted by more than 50%? The study by dating website Zoosk, also uncovered men are 19% more likely to have success online if their profile features a picture taken outside. Here are 5 more online dating tips for guys.
1. Write a bio - but avoid lists
Lists look lazy. Write a small - and colourful - paragraph telling prospective matches who you are, what you're looking for and your current situation. Avoid lists at all costs - this includes lists about what you're looking for and lists about what you're NOT looking for/everything your ex was.
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2. Avoid selfies at ALL costs
Aside from the fact that they're sleazy [and make us cringe] - 'look at my hot bod' pictures will also attract the wrong crowd - especially if you're looking for an actual relationship. One selfie is too many - if you genuinely can't find a picture - get one of your friends to take one next time you're out.
3. Your profile picture says it all
A profile picture is MUST - profiles with missing pictures look dodgy and are treated as suspicious. Go for a clear picture of yourself and no one else, make sure it's recent - ideally taken in the last year - and if possible outdoorsy. Men are 19% more likely to bag a date if their profile picture was taken outside.
4. Avoid asking her out for AT LEAST 2 weeks
Allow at least a fortnight's worth of continuous messaging before suggesting to meet up, connect on Facebook or asking for her number. That's two weeks if you've been continuously messaging and are both keen to take the next step.
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5. Be honest about your life
You have two options here: be honest and attract people that appreciate you for who you really are. Or two, lie and eventually get caught out, blocked and most likely end up back at square one.
