Plenty of attention is placed on the best things to say about oneself when using online dating sites, but it can be just as useful to think about what should never be written.

Handbag.com has revealed its top five phrases to avoid and it started by picking out "I hate talking about myself".

The point of online dating is to find a partner so the only way to do this is let people know exactly what is on offer.

Online daters should also avoid claiming to be shy and promising to treat a lover like a king, as the latter can sound a little desperate.

Users should not write common phrases that mean little, such as saying they love quiet nights in and eating out, as almost everybody follows this pattern.

Individuals who are looking for a relationship should not be afraid to say so, as declaring themselves happy with "cheeky fun" will draw in a very different audience.ADNFCR-2867-ID-801562828-ADNFCR

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