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Beyond the Profile Picture: How to Stand Out on Dating Apps

Dating apps have utterly revolutionized how we find love. They burst onto the scene with a bang and quickly became popular with almost every demographic, from youth to busy working adults who struggle to find time to meet people in the “traditional” way. Nonetheless, while they have been around for some time now (1995 if you consider Match.com as the genesis), plenty of folks still struggle to use them effectively and then write off their poor experience as the app’s fault rather than theirs. This post is firmly aimed at these initials and will provide a few pointers to help you get the most out of your dating app experience.

Choose An Application That Fits What You Want To Get Out Of It

First and foremost, in your quest for digital love, your selection of dating apps should be a priority. There are now hundreds, if not thousands, to choose from, depending on what you want to get out of them. For instance, you could go down the conventional route of something like Tinder or Bumble, but if you’re looking for something a little more genuine, you may end up disappointed. The app you choose will greatly determine your overall dating experience since each application caters to different markets. This can be great since you can now find almost any kind of experience using the correct application, but it can also present a headache if you are simply in the market for love and don’t know where to start. Nevertheless, if you are looking for real love over a more casual approach, it’s wise to use the options that openly market themselves as such.

Be Honest About Your Interests

It never pays to lie online, and regardless of how cool it might be to list your hobbies as a part-time lion tamer and snowboard enthusiast, you will quickly come to regret this choice when a match begins to probe a little deeper into your interests. Instead, you should aim to simply list the things you genuinely enjoy doing, whether that be walking your dog on the beach or collecting stamps. You are far more likely to find love when you are honest since any potential matches will be more inclined to have similar interests.

Avoid Cliche Profile Descriptions And Aim To Showcase Yourself As You Want To Be Seen

There is nothing worse than scrolling through a dating app and reading some of the incredibly cringe descriptions that some folks wrote about themselves. Don’t be like those guys, and make sure to shine a light on who you actually are as opposed to someone who sounds utterly ridiculous. You are more likely to find love when you avoid cliches since it will make you appear normal as opposed to completely nuts (quick tip: most people avoid crazy).

Take Time On Your Bio

Your bio will be the window into which others can see what you’re all about. If you rush into this step without crafting it properly, you will miss out on many potential partners. A poorly written bio will appear lazy and may lead others to believe you are a bot or attempting to scam them. The dating scene may have completely flipped from in-person dating to an all-digital experience, but it doesn’t mean you will miss out. Following the tips in this post, you should find plenty of options that fit your criteria, enabling you to sync up tremendously.

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