Online dating can be frightening. You think you know someone based on a profile picture and a few weeks worth of charming, seemingly perfect conversation, but then you meet for your first date and suddenly, your whole world is turned upside down. Who’s this short, bald guy and what happened to the tall, attractive man with great hair you were suppose to be meeting? Okay, maybe it’s not the scariest situation you could run in to (yes, it could be worse!), but it’s certainly disappointing enough to make you quit the dating scene all together.
It’s not all about looks, but your profile photo is the first impression. It’s communicating who you are, so please, make it real and make it count! If you’re serious about finding a match, there’s no worse way to start off than with a misleading profile…or one that screams Crazy Cat Lady. eHarmony, one the top online dating sites, just released a slideshow of the worst profile photos to date, and here is what we’ve learned from their bad examples.
What NOT to post in your profile picture:
- No cats. You’re coming off as a crazy cat lady (or man!).
- No glamour shots. It screams fake.
- No forced sexuality. Trying too hard is a major turn off.
- No old photos. People want to know what you look like now, not what you looked like in your high school yearbook photo.
- No extreme close-ups. People automatically think you’re hiding something if you’re only showing off your face.
- No party face. You may not draw the right kind of guy if your profile picture screams drunk mess.
- No bling. Take off the expensive designer labeled sunglasses, earings, and other accessories that seem high-maintenance.
- No weenies. If you’re looking for a man to date, don’t make your profile picture a photo with you and another guy! Even if it is your brother.
For the rest of the list, and to see the actual photos, visit advice.eharmony.com!
Photos Courtesy eHarmony
