Dating profile guides
A good profile gives the right person something to reply to and tells everyone else, kindly, that you are not for them. Each guide covers one situation, with example lines you can adapt and what to leave out.
Dating profile bio examples that actually work
Writing the short 'about me' text on a dating profile from scratch.
Short dating bios: say more in fewer words
Writing a bio that is only one to three lines, for people who hate writing about themselves.
How to write a funny dating bio
Wanting a profile that makes people smile without being a stand-up routine.
Dating profile tips for introverts
You are quieter and want a profile that attracts people who will enjoy your kind of evening.
Writing a dating profile in your 40s
Writing a profile in your forties, often with more clarity about what you want and a fuller life to describe.
Writing a dating profile over 50
Returning to dating at fifty or later, perhaps for the first time in decades.
Writing a dating profile as a single parent
Deciding how to mention children on a profile, and how to describe your life honestly.
Writing a dating profile after divorce
Writing your first profile after a divorce or long relationship, and deciding what to say about it.
Writing a profile for a serious relationship
You want a long-term relationship and want your profile to attract people who want the same.
How to answer dating profile prompts
Answering the short prompts many profiles use, such as 'a perfect Sunday' or 'I'm looking for'.
How to choose your dating profile photos
Choosing which photos to use on a dating profile and in what order.
What not to put on your dating profile
Protecting your privacy on a profile while still being yourself, so a stranger cannot find your home, work or accounts.
Dating profile tips for men
Writing a profile as a man that comes across as genuine and approachable rather than generic.
Dating profile tips for women
Writing a profile as a woman that attracts the right people and filters out the wrong ones, while staying safe.
Dating profile tips for busy professionals
Writing a profile when work is a big part of life, without it reading like a CV.
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