How Long Should My Dating Profile Be?

Your dating profile is one of the first things potential dates will see when they decide whether or not to pursue you. It needs to express who you are, what types of hobbies and interests you have, and all the basics of your personality. So how do you pack all that into a little profile?

Although it may seem like you have a lot of information to share, it's important to make sure your profile isn't too long. The Internet moves quickly and online dating is fast-paced. Most people want a quick look at your personality without having to wade through pages and pages of text. In a fairly short amount of space you should be able to hit the primary aspects, like your sense of humor, a few of your favorites, and some hobbies.

On the flip side, it's also important to make sure your profile isn't too short. Just a few sentences--"I like peanut butter, action movies and cats."--isn't enough to tell a potential date anything about your personality. Make sure you include enough information to give a glimpse of who you really are.

Remember: you can say it without using words! Rather than describing your sense of humor, list a favorite comedic movie. It tells potential dates your taste in film and your type of humor.

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