7 Online Dating Profile Mistakes ...

There are consequences to making dating profile mistakes, indeed. Hello! Have you ever been "catfished," when your dream date turns into a nightmare when the person and the profile doesn’t quite match, like on MTV’s Catfish? For example: the profile suggests that she is actually a he! If you’re looking for love online, don’t you dare make these following seven dating profile mistakes...

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Don’t Post Outdated Pictures

The worst of the dating profile mistakes can easily be solved with a smartphone: take some pictures today! Do you truly believe that you look like the 17-year-old high school senior that you used to be, say, ten years ago? I’m sure you’re beautiful, so don’t set up your date for an not-so-welcome surprise by posting outdated pictures.

Don’t Bash Your Ex

You might be single because… hey girl, it’s over and he has moved on. No need to scare off your next man by trash-talking about the past. You have to show that you look forward to bigger and better in a date. Bashing the ex makes you look like an emotional train wreck stuck at the station!

Don’t Bash an Entire Gender or Race

What’s worse than talking smack about an ex? How about dissing an entire group of people, yo? Look, you cannot just an entire gender or race based on the shortcomings of one person. It’s not fair to the one you haven’t even met yet.

Don’t Embellish the Truth

Are you an Assistant Manager, or a Manager’s Assistant (yes, there is a difference!)? Have you scored an acting role, or were you an extra? Chances are you will be found out – thanks to a simple Google search – so stop lying to people!

Don’t Make Yourself Available to Everyone

Make it clear on your profile readers that you only date within a certain radius. What’s the point of meeting a handsome guy online, when he lives across the country from you? You know the drill: the two of you spend hours texting and social networking, and you finally make plans to meet and come to find out he doesn’t exist. Stay in your own state (or province) when it comes to online dating, or risk getting catfished.

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Happiness depends upon ourselves.

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Don’t Set High Expectations

You might want to think twice before you state your intentions, and before you create that Knot account. Going into online dating to find a husband is just plain wrong. What is the rush? You need to know what you’re getting into, and the best way to do this is to take your time, and to let it be known that you’re taking your time to meet the right guy.

Don’t Hide Your Body

Your face is flawless, I’m sure, but it’s all about honesty. Don’t fool guys into thinking you’re a size six when you’re a sixteen. There is love out here for everyone, except for those who won’t disclose their whole body in their pics.

I have just made dot-com dating easier for you. By pointing out these common online dating profile mistakes, you are more likely to meet someone you can tolerate in person. Imagine that! Now log in, update your page and let your profile do the flirting. Before you go, can you share any other profile mistakes? You know… so I can spread the word. Ha!

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Chathuni, in my opinion if you truly love your ex you wouldn't feel the need to text another guy and let off signs of flirtation. However you are single, and if you chose to text this other guy back than you should not feel guilty. This is when sticky situations arise. Ultimately you need to do what you feel will make YOURSELF happy. Hope I helped a little and good luck.

oMg !!! really awesOme tips .. thanks ;) kEEp rOck!ng !!!

Don't use your name until you star chatting with someone privately why should everyone know your name!? It's personal ! Therefore don't have name in username or profile!

I broke up with my long distant boyfriend sometime ago but we've been so close despite our split. We called, chatted and even met for the first time. He still loves me but he needs time to feel again about reforming a relationship. I do love him too. But then there is this guy who's great friends with me. We met on facebook. We chat almost everyday. He's so kinky and he can't help being flirty while chatting. I feel guilty for talking to him cause I can't help getting flirty around him with his wild topics. Should i stop talking to him because i'm in love with my ex who equally loves me? Or should I not care cause i'm single? Help, please. Thank you. =)

This was very useful, especially the intentions part. You need to take your time to figure the person out first. Thank you.

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