Advice about constructing an “effective” online dating profile abounds on the Internet, and the concept leaves me scratching my head just a bit. So does the pervasive idea that “everyone” posts only his or her best pictures. I strongly suspect that I’m in the minority on this one, but I can’t see the upside in luring someone into a first date where he’ll find that we’re not really compatible, or be disappointed because I only looked like my profile picture for five minutes seven years ago in the Glamour Shots studio. Then again, I don’t even “spin” on a job interview. I figure if who I’m going to be every day isn’t right for the place, we might as well all find out up front. So what do you think? Is your profile a way to put yourself out there and see who responds, or an opportunity to present something a little better than reality and set the hook?
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I still feel guilty about having a four year old picture of myself on my blog. But I like it. Of course, it’s not a I’m-looking-for-a-date shot, but it’s not an accurate depiction of how I look at this moment. Some weight gain since then, but I’m working on it
It’s an immediate red flag or even “strike” when I meet someone and their profile pic isn’t reflective of what they look like now. It shows the other person is very self-conscious and it also shows an intent to deceive. Both are not good when meeting someone for the first time. Almost everyone has insecurities, but misleading people about what you look like it a doomed effort unless you intend to have an online-only relationship and claim your web cam is broken all the time.
I have a online relationship (almost 3 years) is very hard.
It is very sad to have no way to be together, it breaks my heart when I think my happiness would be met with a stroke of luck,
The Atlantic Ocean is in our midst.
often imagine a hug, a kiss.