Online dating is complicated, to say the least.
You often have to weed through hundreds of profiles just to get a handful of prospects. Plus, how can you be sure that someone’s profile is true before meeting in person?
Well, there are a few red flags to look for when vetting someone’s profile. Of course, these are not hard and fast rules to live by, but they can help you weed out the undesirable candidates during your adventures in online dating.
1. Indistinguishable Profile Pictures
Profiles containing one, small profile picture or a few blurry, indistinguishable photos are generally done intentionally. Whether or not the person falls in the traditional category of good-looking, this is a red flag because it is a sign he or she is lacks self-confidence. However, if you feel a connection based on the rest of their profile and decide to connect, it’s not a bad idea to do your own research before initiating a conversation.
2. Seemingly Endless Selfies
It’s not uncommon for people to take selfies these days. However, if you scroll through a profile that has a lot of shirtless gym pictures or duck-faced bathroom pictures then it’s generally safe to assume that person is already in a committed relationship.
3. Overt Bragging
If you’ve been in the online dating game for a while then you have a pretty good idea of what this looks like. Needless to say, if you read a profile full of personal accomplishments and “self-fives” it’s pretty clear what that person’s about. However, if that’s what your interested in then this doesn’t necessarily have to be a red flag. Just make sure you do some research to ensure that the person didn’t make all of it up.
4. Sparse Biographical Information
There are a number of reasons why people provide minimal information on their profiles.
On the one hand, it could just be that they were too lazy to put in the effort. This can be a sign that they aren’t very interested in online dating. On the other hand, it could also be an outdated profile that has gone unused or a sign that the person doesn’t want to divulge more information.
5. “Looking for fun” Vibe
If you are looking for a potential relationship, look for phrases like “looking for fun…” or “just want to have a good time.” More often than not, these are red flags when you’re looking for something real and not a short-term hook up.
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