Build a Dating Profile and We'll Tell You When You'll Find True Love

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Build a Dating Profile and We'll Tell You When You'll Find True Love
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About This Quiz

Even for those with lots of experience, creating a dating profile can be confusing and at times even a bit terrifying.  If you have ever been a part of the world of online dating, then you know just how important your profile is, and you also know how hard it is to do one right. 

What are you really trying to do when it comes to meeting someone online?  The words you choose matter. You don't want to sound conceited, but you also don't want to look desperate. You are not only trying to find someone who is interested in what you have to say on your profile, but you also want that person to be still interested in you if you meet. 

If you are looking for someone for a quick hook up, then you don't want to meet someone that has a longterm relationship on their mind, and if you are trying to find the love of your life, you don't want to meet someone who is just looking for a fling.

In fact, how you put together your dating profile clues a lot of people into whether or not you are looking for true love and also if you are ready for it. So what do you think? Are you ready for wedding bells, or just into having fun? Take this quiz to find out.
Did you spend a lot of time asking your friends for help with your profile?
Yes, I asked for a lot of advice.
I showed it to one of two close friends.
No, but I thought about what they might think.
No way.
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How many photos do you have on your profile?
3 or less.
4-5
5-10
Over 10.
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How do you try and look in your photo?
Kind.
Smart.
Cool.
Hot.
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Are any of your photos mirror selfies?
Nope.
One is.
A couple are.
Yeah, I have all sorts of them.
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How much skin do you show in your photos?
None.
Maybe a little.
Some, but not really on purpose.
Oh, lots; I totally show off my body.
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Do some of your photos have a mess in the background?
No, that sounds embarrassing.
I don't think so!
Not really.
Well, now that you mention it... Yep.
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Do you have photos up of you and other people?
Sure, I have photos of my family.
I have some of my friends.
No, but I used to.
Nope. Just me.
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How many photos are of you doing something active?
Quite a few.
Some.
Maybe one.
None.
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Do you ever mention past relationships in your profile?
No, I am over that.
Sometimes.
No, that is bad form.
No, why would I do that?
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Do you try and say things that are sexy?
Ugh. No.
No, but I thought about it.
No, I am flirty, but not sexy.
Well, yeah, how else am I going to hook up?
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Do you brag on yourself?
No, I try to be low key.
Not openly.
Well, a little; how else would I meet someone?
Totally.
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Do you mention cliches like walking on the beach or fireplaces?
No, too tacky.
Maybe a little.
Wait, those are cliches?
No, I get straight to the point.
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Do you talk about how you can't believe you are online dating?
No, I am here to meet people.
Well yeah, is that dumb?
No, but I have in past profiles.
No, I make it clear why I am doing this.
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Do you set the bar really high as to what you are looking for in your profile?
Yes, there is no sense wasting time.
I guess I do a little.
No, I just want someone that sounds fun.
No, I just want someone hot.
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Do you talk about previous bad experiences while meeting people online?
No, that seems lame.
Sometimes, only to keep the creepers away.
Not really.
No, why bother?
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Do you say that you are looking for "the one"?
No, that would scare people off.
Yes, or something like it.
No, I make a point to say the opposite.
Are you kidding? No!
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Do you talk about how much you like to party?
No, because I don't.
No, because I don't want to date losers.
I mention I like to have fun.
Yeah, I do!
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Do you say that you "Live life to the fullest?"
No, that seems kind of basic.
Yes, is that wrong?
No, but I kind of imply that I do.
Ha. No way.
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What would you say your perfect first date would be?
A nice dinner and good conversation.
A movie and a long walk home.
Hiking or going to the beach.
Going to a club, or just coming over and hanging.
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Do you say that you "work hard and play hard?"
No, I try to really let people know what I am about.
Well...yeah.
No, that is so boring!
I have used it in the past, but not now.
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Do you ever ask questions in your profile that might make someone think?
Yes, I try to.
That sounds like a good idea, but no I don't.
No, I keep it pretty simple.
I don't even know what you are talking about.
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Do you spend a lot of time talking about your interests?
Yes, I want a good match.
No, I don't want to appear to be trying too hard.
Yes, I want someone fun to hang out with.
No, people don't care about that.
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Do you talk about your political views?
Yes, why bother meeting someone who I would argue about all the time?
No, I don't want to scare people away.
No, but people can tell what I am like by my profile.
No, I am not on here to meet friends.
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Is your smile genuine in your main photo?
Yes, it was a happy moment.
No, but it looks it.
All my smiles are genuine!
I am not smiling.
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Be honest, do you throw in an occasional duck face?
I couldn't do that if I tried.
Maybe one or two.
Haha. No way!
Sure, I look hot with a duck face.
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Do you ever say things that aren't quite true in your profile?
No, why bother?
I try not to.
I might embellish a little, but just for fun.
Of course, everyone does.
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How often do you update your profile?
Anytime that something comes to mind that I want to write about.
Never.
Not often.
Anytime I have a new cool photo of myself.
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Would you ever use a flattering photo of yourself even if it was out of date?
No, what would be the point?
Maybe if it was just a little old.
No, I like better now than ever.
Yeah, if I thought it would get me a date.
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Would you ever mention any imperfections that you feel you have?
To a point, I don't want their to be any mysteries.
Probably not.
Why bother? I am just looking to meet fun people.
No way.
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Would you ever put up a profile without a photo?
Yes, I want people to like me for who I am.
No, I know it is harder to get dates that way.
Why would I? I am fine with how I look.
No way, my looks are one of my best features.
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