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Looking for love is probably one of the toughest missions a hooman can set out on, apart from staying in love happily ever after. All jokes aside, the Pew Research data has shown that nearly half of U.S. adults – and a majority of women – say that dating has become harder in the last 10 years.

As if that wasn't enough, the worldwide pandemic and uncertain times we live in have made people reevaluate their dating priorities, as more singletons now read people’s bios on dating apps instead of just swiping based on looks. We all seek lasting connection, and a good dating bio can surely give you at least a distant prospect of it, right?

Well, except that a nice dating bio is not a common occurrence. On the contrary, people who’re in the dating scene keep coming up with introductions that are weird, questionable, arrogant, you name it. Below is a selection of the most eyebrow-raising ones that will make you wonder what on earth they were thinking!

To find out what a good online dating profile should sound like to give you real chances of finding your other half out there, as well as what mistakes to avoid in a bio, we spoke with Alex Wong. Wong is a professional copywriter and content strategist who “helps people capture more leads, traffic, and sales by 'hijacking' their prospects' minds with irresistible content.”

Among his many different copywriting services, Wong offers dating writing services for both men and women that he says will double people’s matches and dates. Whether you’re on OKCupid, Tinder, Match.com, POF, Bumble or Hinge, Wong will ghostwrite a compelling dating app profile that helps people get that coveted in-person date.

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Part Of The Time-Honored Tradition Of Making A Dating Profile That Demands Everything And Provides Nothing

Part Of The Time-Honored Tradition Of Making A Dating Profile That Demands Everything And Provides Nothing

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Conservative core values *and* be open minded? He wants Schrödinger's girlfriend.

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Alright Let’s Calm It Woman

Alright Let’s Calm It Woman

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Found On A Dating Site. Why Create A Profile When You Hate Women So Much?

Found On A Dating Site. Why Create A Profile When You Hate Women So Much?

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Wong told us that some of the most common mistakes people make when writing their profile are just being bland and generic. “There is nothing that sets them apart from the thousands of other profiles. It's important to find ways to stand out and present yourself in an interesting way,” he explained.

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Another common faux pas is failing to spend time thinking about what you want in a partner or relationship. “Your profile should clearly show what type of person and relationship you are looking for. This helps to attract your ideal prospects and filters out those who are poor matches.”

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And Now His Bio Is Blank... Probably Cause He Realised No One Enjoys Seeing This

And Now His Bio Is Blank... Probably Cause He Realised No One Enjoys Seeing This

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In terms of general population I can sort of agree we need fewer "tries to be a Kardashian" and the "offended and have rights" brigade, but the rest is just...ugh. Especially the BMI thing 🤦🏻‍♀️

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First Time I’ve Personally Come Across One Of These Trash Bios

First Time I’ve Personally Come Across One Of These Trash Bios

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one toxic person. If only he had gotten medication for his mental health.

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This Guy Is A Literal Content Gold Mine. I Don't Think Any Woman Would Want To Date You Buddy

This Guy Is A Literal Content Gold Mine. I Don't Think Any Woman Would Want To Date You Buddy

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Adam Chang
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

of cause she has to likes a**l...cause you're an perfect a*shole

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Ivana Bašić
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looking for an independent woman who will let him make all the decisions. Dude, that's not how she got her own house in the first place.

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Kimberly
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They sell life size dolls dude. Made of silicone I think. Saw it on HBO once.

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BusLady
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But they wouldn't do his housekeeping and cook for him, and bring home a paycheck, and provide him with a house and a car.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn, he didn't specify in what field(s)! Mind you, I don't think Marie Curie is doing much cooking and dancing these days.

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Tuna Fish
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WTF Did I just read? Good at cooking, but not fat. Always wears make up but no lip fillers. Always responds to my messages fast but is independent and doesn't need me. Dude this girl only exists in your mind/video games and even then would be the lamest of avatars. The chick you're looking for is named Samantha Stevens and she hasn't existed since 1955.

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thEBOrdeSTpaNDA
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok well some of this is good (support biden, supports lgbtq+, air freshener)

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Jack Holt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Considering he's into feet and a**l I wouldn't think he'd have such a problem with bodily odours

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Joe Reaves
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good at cleaning, can cook good food, good at cooking breakfast for me AND has a good job sounds like he expects his wife to be working the same hours as him but also doing ALL the housework. Newsflash dude if you want a housewife then they can't also be working full time. Pick one.

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MizAdeleM
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cooking, cleaning, subservient, this guy is looking for a woman in the 1940s.

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Stephanie A Mutti
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"owns house" "let's me make decisions"... uh where were you when she was buying the house boss?

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Ellie J
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Babe from that list it's clear the only vag you've touched is your mother's when you fell out of it

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To find her go to netflix and click on da first R rated romance movie u see

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kjorn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i love how likes a**l is between good job and voting for biden :-)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"nice feet with straight toes" so you can suck on them? pretty sure only people who are into feet care about their partner's feet

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Jihana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now that one is fun. Always wear makeup when he sees her. Soooo, does he want her to not remove the makeup in the evening so she can wake up with smudged makeup, or does he expect her to wear a sack over her head while sleeping so he does not see her before she puts on makeup in the morning?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How did voting for Biden and supports lbgtq+ get on the list, the rest screams right-wing.

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Rylee Evergreen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't look at other men? Okay, let me just gouge my eyes out......

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Arianna Gardner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like he may not be straight and is going to take that out on whatever woman he ends up with.

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Sophie Brown
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so she has to respond to your messages fast but she can't be upset when you don't respond to your texts? Makes sense.

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Allison B
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean aren't some of these completely contradictory? A couple of them are ok but the rest... no.

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dee dee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I threw up little. Grow up and stay away from women you a**e. Gods. GODS!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah "let me" - urgh. Why not at least try to advertise yourself by saying "open minded in bed" or something similar.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly some of these qualifs arent bad. Like support biden and lgbtq not vain and kind but other ones are literal trash

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If those new sex things he wants to try is getting pegged then I'm down. I'll be over here with a huge strap on of that knife thing from the movie seven. "Let's do this!"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"has own house" and "lets ME make decisions" does not compute. Either she's the sugar mamma or you sugar daddy. There's a boring middle, but OP ain't interested in vanilla relationships

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's quite the checklist there, Chief? And what YOU are offering to HER is - ??????

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Respects men is good but means he won't find her coz she'll swipe left on this guy 😆

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

some are good like kind, lets him make decisions(only if both can and its not just him, because if she didnt that also wouldn't be good), not vain, and supporting lgbtqia+

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have the same list on my bio, but at the bottom is says "Pick any two"

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Blackstone
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I have to literally scroll through your wish list no matter what it says, it's a no from me. It tells me you are either far too controlling or have zero idea of what you're looking for.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So he wants a living, breathing sex doll devoid of personality and opinion and will cater to his every needs. And then he complains why a nice guy like him can't get a woman.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You will get a kick in the bollo#@s and be lucky to get that.

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Darla Taylor
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one needs a blowup doll because that is the only one perfect for him

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the "supports lgbtq+" in the middle of his list of demands boggles me

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Sam J
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So he can take ages to reply to her but she has to respond immediately? 🚩

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Alexis minnix
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You want a woman like this go back in time when woman were objects.

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Alexis minnix
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, she has to reply fast but then can’t get mad when you take a long time to reply. Very hypocritical.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What are you doing while she's working full-time, cooking, and cleaning? You don't want a partner; you want a sugar mama.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are looking for a slave or someone that has had a lobotomy!!! Take a hike over a cliff!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This could be every man in Texas, just change Biden for Trump. All else same lol.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well then, close your eyes and go to sleep buddy, cuz the only way you'll meet that girl is IN YOUR DREAMS.

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I thought demoncraps were the party of inclusiveness???

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does your mommy know you’re on the computer little one? I refuse to believe a grown adult would use an incredibly stupid word such as “demoncrap.” I wish you people knew how dumb you look and sound to any sane human being.

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“Another common issue I see with profiles is poor quality photos. Their photos are blurry, poorly lit, with bad angles, etc. It’s important to include a variety of interesting photos to show prospects who you are and what you have to offer,” Wong explained.

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Well That's Interesting

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“Women Hate Good Men Like Me”

“Women Hate Good Men Like Me”

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Can't Imagine How He's Still Single

Can't Imagine How He's Still Single

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Your profile is one of the most important aspects when it comes to determining your success online, Wong argues. “Since prospects can’t see you in person, they can only rely on your profile to determine whether you're worth getting to know you better. And you only have a second to do this.”

“Besides your profile, your texting skills, getting matches engaged, setting updates, and filtering poor matches are also critical,” he added.

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A Nice Girl On Tinder

A Nice Girl On Tinder

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a lot tamer than the other posts because it seems to be made for fun? Not sure

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Idk How He’s Never Been On A Date Before. He’s A Total Catch

Idk How He’s Never Been On A Date Before. He’s A Total Catch

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwww the racist, incel virgin. My goodness what a catch. In a couple years he’ll be proud of this conservative values too

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The Choosing Beggars Of Tinder

The Choosing Beggars Of Tinder

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When it comes to the main features of a good dating profile, Wong said that it should have an engaging, well-written bio/prompts and a good collection of photos. “When writing your profile, spend some time thinking about what you have to offer and what you are looking for in a partner. Think about interesting traits, hobbies, and experiences that you can include in your bio.”

Wong also suggests having at least 4-6 great photos. “Generally, it's best to include a mix of pictures showing different aspects of yourself. Avoid putting photos together that are too similar, and save sunglasses photos for the end. It's also best to use not more than 1 selfie and 1 group photo.”

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Just Went On Tinder And Saw This Bio... Well I Am No Cute Girl But Holy, That's A Very Nice Idea Xd

Just Went On Tinder And Saw This Bio... Well I Am No Cute Girl But Holy, That's A Very Nice Idea Xd

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good news! They just found a better treatment for cryoaudiovascularmalexia (CAVM). A regular (2-3/days) application of a cricket bat on your family jewls. The cricket bat must generate an impact in the range of 3500-4700N. A good thing is that there are no requirements regarding the person who applies the treatment: men, women, cute, not cute... even cows could do the job. Don't need to say thanks.

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I'll Laugh At How You Think Your Opinion Matters

I'll Laugh At How You Think Your Opinion Matters

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gee, I wonder why she's tired of filling out online dating profiles? Could it be because she's a vapid shallow individual who doesn't actually have enough personality to fill a profile?

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I’m On A Dating App With Fake Name And Pictures And I Super Liked You But I Expect You To Talk To Me First!

I’m On A Dating App With Fake Name And Pictures And I Super Liked You But I Expect You To Talk To Me First!

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Wong also shared a couple of general rules for photos:

- Be sure to smile;

- Include your hobbies and activities;

- Minimal group shots;

- Minimal selfies;

- Minimal sunglasses photos;

- Only photos within the last 2-3 years.

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Do You Think His Wife Wrote This?

Do You Think His Wife Wrote This?

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When She Puts Her Red Flags Up Immediately

When She Puts Her Red Flags Up Immediately

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I'm Not Even Sure What To Say Abt This Bio

I'm Not Even Sure What To Say Abt This Bio

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Having said that, Wong also reminds everyone to remember that online dating takes time. “Although dating apps have made it easier to meet people, it has also increased the level of competition. Anyone can sign up for an account. I think people expect instant results when this isn’t the case,” he said.

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Moreover, according to the professional copywriter, “users should constantly be testing and tweaking aspects of their bio, photos, texts, etc. to see what works. You can’t expect to get results if you don’t put in the work.”

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Guy Uses Tinder Like He's Ordering A Mail Order Bride

Guy Uses Tinder Like He's Ordering A Mail Order Bride

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Joonscrab. I fully agree with you. I signed in just to update you and to comment this. So, this is my first comment in this site. Before down voting me, please understand I'm a woman who has lived my whole life in india. I know western countries have "incels" but most of the men here are just the same. Most of them don't know how to cook, or clean. Those living in hostels , bring clothes to their home to get washed. In most families men goes to work and come back and relax, while women goes to work after finishing house chores, taking care of kids, and cooking, and come back to do the same. There is no concept of me time for women. No sexual freedom. No dressing freedom. There are men who are not like this. But they are not just less common, but rare. I wish my country will become less narrow minded atleast in another few decades

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I Feel Bad For Whoever Fran Chooses As His Wife

I Feel Bad For Whoever Fran Chooses As His Wife

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Ah The Latest And Greatest From Tinder

Ah The Latest And Greatest From Tinder

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There's Only One Point Circled By The Op On Twitter, But There's A Lot To Unpack Here

There's Only One Point Circled By The Op On Twitter, But There's A Lot To Unpack Here

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The Audacity Of The Unattractive Man Who Wrote This In His Bio

The Audacity Of The Unattractive Man Who Wrote This In His Bio

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can recognise a dozen or more red flags -200. Oh well, better luck next time

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Does Anyone Fit Into This Girl's Insane Bio Requirements?

Does Anyone Fit Into This Girl's Insane Bio Requirements?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Got bad news for her - there's no way Trump's gonna be over 5'10" in 2024

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This Is Tinder, Not Build-A-Bae Workshop

This Is Tinder, Not Build-A-Bae Workshop

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I am everything on that list, except for pineapple on pizza... that's where you ruined it, boy!

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I Had Low Expectations For Fb Dating Already, But Damn

I Had Low Expectations For Fb Dating Already, But Damn

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Full stops (or periods) and commas. Think about using some. Wait.... Is the Kristy Krab in real life as well, or have i just learned way more about SpongeBob than is good for my childhood?

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#28

This Reads Like A 19th Century Tinder Profile

This Reads Like A 19th Century Tinder Profile

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Dating Site Profile. This Has To Be /S, Right??

Dating Site Profile. This Has To Be /S, Right??

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Me Just Before Going Out Cycling!

Me Just Before Going Out Cycling!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And after all those a**holes, suddenly a nice-looking dude in an impressively weird Eggo T-shirt, with cute crinkly eyelids and a kind, friendly face. Looks like you saved the best for last -- I would TOTALLY date this guy!

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You Probably Just Eliminated Like 90% Of The Population, And Other 10% Don't Find You Attractive

You Probably Just Eliminated Like 90% Of The Population, And Other 10% Don't Find You Attractive

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

STD goes without saying since duh, obviously you would need to have s*x with an actual live person to catch one..

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