Sometimes we think we’re trying to achieve something but unconsciously we’re ruining our own efforts. If you aren’t getting as many dates as you’d like, it’s important to have a look at how you’re approaching online dating and whether you’re standing in your own way.. Here’s how you may be sabotaging your dating life without even realising.
YOU AREN’T LOOKING AFTER YOUR PROFILE
If you’ve been online for a while and you aren’t getting much interest, it’s time to shake up your profile. The most important thing you can do is add new photos, but small details like changing the age range of the people you’re looking for can also help. A stale, neglected profile won’t do you any favours.
YOU DON’T REPLY TO MESSAGES PROMPTLY
Whilst you don’t need to reply instantly, if you leave it too long to get back in touch, potential dates will think you aren’t serious about dating and will move on. Make time to reply to all messages at least once a day.
YOU AREN’T SHOWING ENOUGH ENTHUSIASM
Playing hard to get rarely works, and it is definitely a turn off if you’re communicating online and haven’t even met yet! Enthusiasm is attractive, so show your excitement about meeting up with people and getting to know them.
YOU’RE TOO PICKY ABOUT WHO TO DATE
If you view all potential date’s profiles looking for reasons not to date them, you can’t then claim there just aren’t any good people out there. If you look for the good things and give everyone a chance, you’re much more likely to meet someone.
YOU’RE UNAVAILABLE
If you’re so busy with work that you barely have time to schedule a dentist’s appointment, let alone a date, you’re going to find meeting someone hard. Consider whether now is the right time to be dating, and if you need to make changes so you have time to actually go on dates.
YOU’RE NOT PUTTING DATING AT THE TOP OF YOUR LIST
The above point leads onto this one. If you aren’t making time to give dating the attention it deserves, you will find it very hard to meet someone. If you’re really serious about your dating life, make it a priority, and you’ll soon end up with some great dates.
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