09-28-2025, 05:48 PM
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Article about online dating for dummies:
I believe whatever advice I have on this post is pretty universal, but it is still coming from a heterosexual cis Indian woman in her 20s. So, if you're anything other
Online Dating for Dummies. I believe whatever advice I have on this post is pretty universal, but it is still coming from a heterosexual cis Indian woman in her 20s.
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So, if you're anything other than that, please take it with a grain of salt. My credentials : I've been in three relationships in my life - one I met IRL, one on Tinder and one on Bumble. I've been on Hinge for the first time ever in the last two weeks and have gone on two dates who were both great. I've also hooked up with one guy off of Bumble (I hated hooking up, but the guy is still a cool dude). I've never had a bad first date. I'm also quite average in terms of looks - not tall, not skinny, not fair, been called cute more than pretty. I'm very middle ground in all of this. Dating profile advice: Have at least six pictures - three of your face and three of your body (the ratio can be 2:4 in either direction depending on what your strong suit is). If you have pictures of your friends in there, cover their faces, especially if they are more attractive than you. (Yes, this includes the opposite gender as well). That little information piece in all of these apps have to be filled. Even if you don't believe in astrology or you're a Gemini, you need to add it. You don't need to have a bio. I understand its hard to put something clever/witty in your bio because there's a pressure to be original but you HAVE TO have prompts. And they have to show off your personality. The more niche it is, the better. I don't care if you saw an Instagram post of a Tumblr post of a Tweet that resonated with you. As long as it feels like you. (If a friend saw your prompt, they should say That's so you".) Add your hobbies, either in pictures or in prompts. But do not do both. I see way too many people who say they love the gym and all their pictures are just gym selfies. Its boring and there are no talking points here. Be intentional and specific about what you want. If you want hook-ups, say that. But no matter what, do not add sexual content to your profile. It invites all the people who only think with their dick, and you'll spend an unnatural amount of time wading through these people trying to figure out if they're normal or creeps. Do not waste your time. Do not swipe on incomplete profiles. It's okay if they don't have a bio, but if they don't have more than four pictures, two prompts, are not verified and their information content is incomplete, do not bother swiping right on them. Before you swipe right, ask yourself these three questions - "Are they attractive? Is there anything off-putting in their profile? Are they looking for the same thing as I am?" If they don't fulfil this, swipe left. Do not swipe right any more if you've matched with five people. If you match with more than that, it starts to feel like work. First, have a conversation with these five people and if you don't connect with them, then you can unmatch and continue swiping. Do not swipe right on anyone who has sexual content on their profile. This includes jokes. This is for people who want to hook up as well. Try to start the conversation with something off their profile. The more specific it is, the better. Do not say "hey". Do not make the conversation sexual until you've talked about at least one topic properly. Compare it to an IRL conversation - would you ever continue talking to anyone who met you for the first time and made things sexual? There's no need to tolerate it online if you don't tolerate it IRL. The vice versa is applicable too - if the person you matched with makes the conversation sexual without trying to get to know you, unmatch immediately. Text each other for at least a day before you decide to meet IRL or move to other apps. And do not send nudes until you meet them IRL and/or are following them on Instagram (if they are posting regularly). And yes, this includes hook-ups. If someone asks for your snap, unmatch immediately. In fact, delete Snapchat from your phone right now. Nothing good has ever come out of that app. If you want to see them naked, go meet them. If you don't like the person you've matched with, you should unmatch. Whatever the reason, big or small. Give a short explanation if it's a compatibility issue, but if they make you uncomfortable, do not hesitate to match and report. First date advice: Choose a public place to meet, preferably somewhere you've been before. If you're hooking up, do not go to their place. First, meet outside for at least an hour to make sure that they're normal and then decide if you want to hook-up. This is so that if you decide against it, or if its a catfish situation, you can leave immediately. This is a bit out there for advice but rub one out before going on a date. There's no need to be thinking with your dick (literally and metaphorically). At least two people should know about your whereabouts at all times. They should be able to help you if you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation. Turn on your Find My. Share your Live Location on WhatsApp. If you're looking to hook-up, go to a hotel. Yes, I know it's expensive, but there's a bigger danger to a stranger knowing where you live and/or going to a stranger's place. Unless you have a mutual to vouch for them. If your date is making you uncomfortable, have a friend call you and ask to take the call outside. Leave the place and leave them there. There's no reason to put yourself in an uncomfortable situation. You can later report them on whatever app you met on. But your safety comes first.
Online dating for dummies
Internet dating for dummies
Article about online dating for dummies:
I believe whatever advice I have on this post is pretty universal, but it is still coming from a heterosexual cis Indian woman in her 20s. So, if you're anything other
Online Dating for Dummies. I believe whatever advice I have on this post is pretty universal, but it is still coming from a heterosexual cis Indian woman in her 20s.
>> ENTER THE SITE <<
So, if you're anything other than that, please take it with a grain of salt. My credentials : I've been in three relationships in my life - one I met IRL, one on Tinder and one on Bumble. I've been on Hinge for the first time ever in the last two weeks and have gone on two dates who were both great. I've also hooked up with one guy off of Bumble (I hated hooking up, but the guy is still a cool dude). I've never had a bad first date. I'm also quite average in terms of looks - not tall, not skinny, not fair, been called cute more than pretty. I'm very middle ground in all of this. Dating profile advice: Have at least six pictures - three of your face and three of your body (the ratio can be 2:4 in either direction depending on what your strong suit is). If you have pictures of your friends in there, cover their faces, especially if they are more attractive than you. (Yes, this includes the opposite gender as well). That little information piece in all of these apps have to be filled. Even if you don't believe in astrology or you're a Gemini, you need to add it. You don't need to have a bio. I understand its hard to put something clever/witty in your bio because there's a pressure to be original but you HAVE TO have prompts. And they have to show off your personality. The more niche it is, the better. I don't care if you saw an Instagram post of a Tumblr post of a Tweet that resonated with you. As long as it feels like you. (If a friend saw your prompt, they should say That's so you".) Add your hobbies, either in pictures or in prompts. But do not do both. I see way too many people who say they love the gym and all their pictures are just gym selfies. Its boring and there are no talking points here. Be intentional and specific about what you want. If you want hook-ups, say that. But no matter what, do not add sexual content to your profile. It invites all the people who only think with their dick, and you'll spend an unnatural amount of time wading through these people trying to figure out if they're normal or creeps. Do not waste your time. Do not swipe on incomplete profiles. It's okay if they don't have a bio, but if they don't have more than four pictures, two prompts, are not verified and their information content is incomplete, do not bother swiping right on them. Before you swipe right, ask yourself these three questions - "Are they attractive? Is there anything off-putting in their profile? Are they looking for the same thing as I am?" If they don't fulfil this, swipe left. Do not swipe right any more if you've matched with five people. If you match with more than that, it starts to feel like work. First, have a conversation with these five people and if you don't connect with them, then you can unmatch and continue swiping. Do not swipe right on anyone who has sexual content on their profile. This includes jokes. This is for people who want to hook up as well. Try to start the conversation with something off their profile. The more specific it is, the better. Do not say "hey". Do not make the conversation sexual until you've talked about at least one topic properly. Compare it to an IRL conversation - would you ever continue talking to anyone who met you for the first time and made things sexual? There's no need to tolerate it online if you don't tolerate it IRL. The vice versa is applicable too - if the person you matched with makes the conversation sexual without trying to get to know you, unmatch immediately. Text each other for at least a day before you decide to meet IRL or move to other apps. And do not send nudes until you meet them IRL and/or are following them on Instagram (if they are posting regularly). And yes, this includes hook-ups. If someone asks for your snap, unmatch immediately. In fact, delete Snapchat from your phone right now. Nothing good has ever come out of that app. If you want to see them naked, go meet them. If you don't like the person you've matched with, you should unmatch. Whatever the reason, big or small. Give a short explanation if it's a compatibility issue, but if they make you uncomfortable, do not hesitate to match and report. First date advice: Choose a public place to meet, preferably somewhere you've been before. If you're hooking up, do not go to their place. First, meet outside for at least an hour to make sure that they're normal and then decide if you want to hook-up. This is so that if you decide against it, or if its a catfish situation, you can leave immediately. This is a bit out there for advice but rub one out before going on a date. There's no need to be thinking with your dick (literally and metaphorically). At least two people should know about your whereabouts at all times. They should be able to help you if you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation. Turn on your Find My. Share your Live Location on WhatsApp. If you're looking to hook-up, go to a hotel. Yes, I know it's expensive, but there's a bigger danger to a stranger knowing where you live and/or going to a stranger's place. Unless you have a mutual to vouch for them. If your date is making you uncomfortable, have a friend call you and ask to take the call outside. Leave the place and leave them there. There's no reason to put yourself in an uncomfortable situation. You can later report them on whatever app you met on. But your safety comes first.
Online dating for dummies
Internet dating for dummies