5 People to Avoid On Dating Sites

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Deciding to take the plunge into online dating can be pretty nerve-racking. You don’t know what to expect, you’re nervous about the prospect of somewhat “blind” dates, and you’ve probably heard horror stories from friends who had disastrous results.

DatePro has been giving advice for months on the best way to online date, common mistakes, and dating faux pas. And although we always say to keep an open mind about your potential dates, there are, in general, a few set rules about who to avoid.

1. Lazy, thrown together profiles

If you’re judging the profile by the photo — and only the photo — because there’s no content, it’s probably not a good start. If they’re only willing to upload the minimum requirements, they probably aren’t really looking for a date. If you’re looking for a fun hook up, head to OBC or AdultFriendFinder. But if you’re on a more serious dating site, steer clear of profiles with no “About Me” or “Who I’d Like to Meet.” Who’s to say they aren’t that lazy in the real world too?

2. Too many mirror shots

You know the ones I’m talking about. Cell phone or camera, minimal clothing, serious face, in the bathroom… These photos were appropriate back in the days of MySpace, but it’s 2010. We have self-timers and shirts these days, why not put both to use when building your dating profile?

3. Not enough photos. At all.

If each of their photos has part of their face obscured, or is extremely blurred or contrasted beyond recognition, they may be hiding something. And while we’ve said before that looks aren’t everything, you probably don’t want to go into the date completely unaware.

4. A whole spiel about their ex, negative or positive

Getting into the only dating world is about moving forward. Taking dating to the next step and becoming someone new: confident, ready to move on, excited to try new things. If the person’s whole profile is either regaling or reviling their ex, it’s probably a sign that no, they aren’t ready to move on.

5. Cookie cutter language

This one is a bit of a toss up. If their profile lists interests like “walking on the beach,” “cuddling,” or “just about anything,” it probably means they are either opinionless… or just too nervous to be opinionated. If its the former, your date will likely be boring, uneventful, and disheartening. However, there is a possibility that its the first. So send them a message, and say, “what REALLY interests you,” and maybe they’ll open up a bit.

Hopefully this helps you on your path to the world of online dating. Good luck!