First impressions last, or so the old adage goes, and that means that getting your photo and your profile just right is very important when it comes to online dating. Judging from the feedback we’ve received from members, it seems the most successful approach for both photo and profile is to present yourself in a positive light, but without being unrealistic or untruthful. It’s best to avoid clichés and generalisations and to focus on what makes you who you are.
Dating blogger Miss Twenty-Nine has this advice: “A photo really can be worth more than a thousand words. The type of photos you choose, what you’re doing in them and even your hair and clothes can tell someone a lot about you. And when potential dates are clicking through hundreds of different profiles, you want to make sure that the story your photos tell is an honest one. So, if you play a lot of sport, include photos which show that, but if you’re not a big drinker, think twice before f
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