Be Interesting and Unique In the world of online dating profiles, everyone tends to say the same things in their own bios.
Go out of your way to describe yourself and your interests specifically.
Tell people about the details of your life that make you different.
Talk about the books you love, your favorite movies, and your favorite quirky things to do on a weekend.
"I am really passionate about life" and "I'm very adventurous about everything" are generic statements that are, frankly, a bit overused.
Talk about Your Faith (Moderately) If you have decided to join a Christian online dating community, presumably you have a real commitment to your faith.
This self selection bias should be there for your matches as well.
There is a tendency to either make no mention of spirituality in your life, or to make it the only thing that you discuss and emphasize.
Go for the middle ground in this case.
We can discuss how important religion is in our lives, but not scare potential matches away with your intensity.
Let your matches know that your faith guides your life in a balanced way.
Good Photos Are Key Think about the manner in which you look at other people's profiles.
Of course you want to take time and get to know someone on a non-superficial level.
That said, a match's picture on their profile will make a huge impact on your first impression.
For better or for worse, you must post a few excellent photos of yourself to make your profile a good one.
Your photo should be flattering, recent and relatively up close.
Create a Strategic, High Level Personal Story When you piece all of the details of your profile together, what kind of story do you tell? Are you a beach bum surfer from Malibu? Are you a classical music lover with a passion for Italian travel? Whatever you choose to share about your life, make sure that it is sending the right message to your matches.
The end goal should be to meet matches who share your values and have their own set of exciting interests.
Frame your profile to communicate your values (and the values you expect of a Christian partner), while leaving room for them to deliver their own set of interests and perspectives.
Be Honest Many articles have come out recently highlighting the fact that many people are dishonest in their online dating profiles.
People claim to be taller than they are, make more money than they do, weigh less than they really do, etc.
It is important to craft your profile to put yourself in the best possible light, both in terms of your appearance and your personality.
Just don't exaggerate or mislead.
Telling white lies at first will inevitably come back to haunt you when you meet the right person.