1. I’m Divorced…

Ignoring those lovely guys who are actually just looking for a bit on the side – run like the wind if you ever get told that his wife doesn’t understand him, they are staying together for the kids or they haven’t had sex in years – some men are genuinely separated from their partners. But divorced means legally separated, which is different ballgame. If it turns out he’s actually just separated, give him a wide birth. You’ll be glad you did – this is one of the number one lies in online dating profiles.

2. I Make a Ton of Money…

Being successful can have its downfalls, especially when it comes to attracting people who have more feelings for your wallet than for you. So keep your wits about you if you find someone claiming to make a fortune, especially on an online profile. It’s more than likely they are dreamers.

3. Anything to do with Future Kids…

Nothing good comes of dating a man who wants to conceive your first born on your first date. While no-one is denying that plenty of men want kids, and the urge to have them soon can become very strong, someone who is desperate enough to splash their needs over their profile isn’t the type of person who wants a relationship. Not all mentions of future children need to be odd, but it’s a good reminder to take all the necessary precautions.

4. I Know Somewhere Nearby…

So the path of true love doesn’t always run smoothly, and your Mr Right might live a few towns over. While meeting in the middle or one person staying nearby to the other can be a good way to reduce costs and see each other more, be wary of someone who seems to know good hotels in every location. This can be a big sign of a player.

5. I Graduated from Yale…

So some people actually do graduate from Yale, but there are also a lot of people who lie about it. Why? Well, for most, they simply believe it makes them look better. Everyone loves a well-educated man, do they not? But this is a pretty easy lie to uncover in the scheme of things, and it suggests your new man might be more likely to lie than you’d like. Keep an ear out for any other untruths, and decide if he’s being genuine. Living with a chronic liar can be very stressful.

6. I’m Super Religious…

This is one that surprised me the most! Researchers found that most of the men who claimed to be deeply religious actually didn’t follow any religion, especially not deeply, and used the words to illustrate being trustworthy and good. While it might not matter in the grand scheme of things, it might suggest that he’s actually not very trustworthy.

7. Your Size and Shape Don’t Matter…

Everyone wants to be a nice person – but everyone has preferences, too. Just like you might prefer your partner to be a certain height, have a certain hair color or dress a certain way, he’ll have preferences too. There’s nothing wrong with that. So what about those people who state that they really don’t mind? Chances are, they are trying to prey on people with lower self-confidence who don’t think anyone else will be interested. It’s also very possible that he’s just after sex.

Have you met anyone who told these lies on online dating profiles?! Dating is definitely hard enough without wondering whether he’s telling the truth, or if he’s got five other women on the go too, so give yourself a break and avoid anyone with these questionable statements.