Online dating for guys

For all you guys out there looking for love online - this one is for you.

From scouring profiles myself, here are the top 5 things that you should avoid if you want a girl to swipe right or 'match' or 'bumble' her way into your heart:

1. Your first photo should not be a group shot - We don't want to guess who you are. It's just annoying.

2. Don't have any pictures with your ex or some rando woman. Looking for a guy online is like house-hunting, you need to start with a blank canvas so you can visualise yourself in the photo.

3. No babies if they aren't yours. There is some leeway here if its your nieces or nephews and you are close with them, but in general, in doesn't help your case to have random children on your profile. See point 2.

4. Have at least one photo that's a recent, full face shot. We can tell a lot by your face, your smile, your eyes - basically when you are trying to make a connection based purely on a photo and we are delusional enough to think we are good at it, we need to actually see your face. Also, don't despair, women read profiles as well. So, if you are afraid they will reject you out of hand, imagine what that would be like in person!!! I guarantee you, you want to be confident and genuine - that's the way to get a date - simple. One obscured face shot with huge sunglasses and a bunch from a distance in exotic locations or skydiving or even climbing Mt Everest, won't help. We want to make a connection and feel confident you aren't a serial killer. Do you know who hides their faces and seek thrills - Murderers - so full face shot and make your profile genuine and interesting with what you write.

5. Finally, and I say this not because it happens often but just because of how quickly I hit 'no match' when I see this. Do not, under any circumstances, say how much you hate women 'ghosting you' or who suddenly 'disappear' without messaging you. Apart from making you seem needy and bitter as hell, be realistic - this is internet dating! If you are chatting to someone and you think its going great, then suddenly nada - they have probably met someone else. It sucks, no doubt, I've been there but you didn't really think you were the only one they were talking to!? Don't be mad, be happy for them - everyone is just looking for love (or something like it haha) - that's why you are there, that's why they were there and what will be will be. So, don't be a sore loser :) . Next time, wait an appropriate amount of time, (like a week of chatting depending on how well you get on, not the first goddamn night - you know who you are!!) and then.....ASK HER OUT. Otherwise, they will meet someone great and you will be wishing them luck and moving on... again.

We are all looking for someone to make a connection with, so as cliche as this sounds, be yourself! Then the right girl for you will connect with you.

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