Online dating not working? These are the 10 biggest mistakes to avoid when online dating so you stop wasting time and finally start matching smarter.
If online dating feels like a dead-end lately, it’s probably not the algorithm — it’s your approach.
Most people make the same mistakes over and over, then wonder why they’re stuck in ghost town mode.
Here are the 10 biggest mistakes to avoid when online dating — especially if you want something real.
1. Using Old, Low-Effort Photos
If your main photo is blurry, filtered, or from 2017 — you’re losing matches before the swipe even happens.
- Use natural light
- Include 1 full-body shot
- No group shots as your first pic
2. Writing a Boring or Vague Bio
No one wants to read “Love to laugh and travel.” Everyone says that.
- “Recovering workaholic who finally learned how to chill.”
- “My dog’s approval is harder to get than mine.”