One of the most crucial parts of creating your online presence is through your profile. While I would say your profile picture is usually the first thing someone sees, your profile is the next step in determining whether a person might be compatible with you. What you choose to share on your profile is how you would like the public to perceive you. In a recent study by online dating site PlentyofFish (which has over 76 million users), experts within the field attempted to narrow down certain types of male and female online daters by using their profile.
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Field experts at PlentyofFish found that there are 5 types of male daters:
The Dog-Whisperer:This guy’s profile is riddled with pictures of him and his canine friend. Playing at the beach, a selfie of them cuddling on the couch, his headline probably reads: "Must Love Dogs!" He long ago realized that his four-legged-friend makes an excellent wingman when it comes to the ladies, and he’s milking it. Dog park for a first date, anyone?
The Hopeful Romantic:An adorably elaborate “First Date” section on his profile, a cute photo with his niece at a family reunion, a message containing something he read in your profile! AND he owns a car? That’s it, you’re proposing.
The World Traveler: This guy has images of him in exotic destinations, over-looking Machu Picchu sunsets or hugging tigers in Thailand. He responds to your email saying he wants to meet you when he returns from Nicaragua, but never gets in touch. If he does, it’s to let you know he is in town for one weekend in between adventures.
The Relic:He’s several decades too old for you, but thinks he still has a shot. Some of these men might sound charming, while others are plain creepy. Do you call him out for emailing a woman 15 years younger than him?
The Spammer:He takes playing the numbers game to the next level. Before he reads a single word on a profile he’s sending out “Hey sexy, I came across your profile and would love to get to know you better!” in multiples of ten every few hours. By the next day he’s lost track of who’s who and ends up contacting you for the twelfth time.
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There are also 5 types of female daters:
The Queen Bee:Just like Beyonce, this woman is independent, witty and saucy. She aggressively adds you to her “Favorites” and you are hooked. You get a feeling that when it comes to dating she could take it or leave it, and you hope she doesn't leave it.
The “Woo!” Girl:She has a drink in hand and several of her besties in every profile picture (you may even be able to find one of her riding a mechanical bull). She’s quick to share her number and always open to meeting up for shots.
The Sobber: This girl does not have her head in the game and everyone knows it but her. She’s calling out her ex boyfriend in her profile (the jerk took the cat when they broke up), and at least 3 of her pictures have everything but his arm around her cropped out. Her headline definitely asks: “Are ALL men the same!?”
The Hot Non-Responder:Despite most of the images on her profile being bathroom/bedroom selfies, this girl looks good and rounds up some significant attention. Her profile mentions something about her friends convincing her to join the site, but she doesn't seem very into it since she never responds to messages. In the rare case that she actually does, it’s 3-5 words max.
Carmen Sandiego: Just like the 1980's character, Carmen Sandiego, this woman is a mystery. She provides little details on her profile and when you message her back, she refuses to send a photo, give out contact information or share her social media accounts. She then halts communication. Does she exist in another dimension, or is she in the witness protection program?
Amy Yew is a registered clinical counselor and relationship therapist. She is also the author of a fashion and lifestyle blog Style Du Jour. Tell us what you think and submit any questions you have to [email protected]
