At first it can be a bit daunting to set up an online dating profile and start meeting people. However, it’s really not that difficult and once you get up and running you’ll be surprised just how easy it is!

But like everything else in life, it’s also easy to make mistakes when setting up your account. The good thing is, these little blips are easy to avoid – and here’s how.

Don’t write an essay

The old saying is true, there’s plenty of fish in the sea, but those fish don’t want to read a 5,000 word essay about your life. Highlight a few of your key interests and personality traits, things that another person can match up with their own character!

Lying is a disaster waiting to happen

Just. Don’t. Do. It. Nothing good can come of a lie on your profile. If you do meet someone and it ends up going well, then you’ll always be constantly skirting around an earlier untruth you've made. Keep it nice and simple and stick to being honest.

Send messages based on pictures

Before you contact someone, make sure you take the time to genuinely read their profile. It will pay off in your message as you'll have a lot more to discuss. If you just contact people solely based on how they look in their picture, chances are you won't find the best match for you!

Use an up-to-date picture

However tempting it might be to use a picture from 10 years ago, it’s not advisable. In order to interact with people honestly and properly you need to have a picture that’s an accurate representation of your current self. Yes, there’s no harm making yourself look a bit glamorous for a selfie (everyone does) but just make sure it’s the you of here and now and not from 10 years ago.

Be yourself

The most important rule of all: just be yourself. When there’s a computer screen between you and the person you're connecting with it can be tempting to act differently to how you normally would but it pays to just act normal. Then, if you eventually meet you’ll be much more comfortable with the date!ADNFCR-2867-ID-801734569-ADNFCR

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