Science has proven we're getting dating wrong, here's 3 hacks for how to succeed
Science is hardly the first thing that comes to mind when you think about dating. It’s a bit of a mood-killer to start scrutinising your dating techniques and reducing your love-life success down to facts and figures.
But what if this is where you’re going wrong?
Research suggests that the demands of modern dating mean we need to adapt if we’re to keep up with how much the dating landscape has changed. Here’s three science-backed hacks to really ace your love life:
1.Perfect your profile
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.
It sounds obvious, but so many people fail to present themselves well online. Initial impressions count, there’s no denying that and it’s just the same online as it is offline.
Dating apps such as The Inner Circle recognise how vital this is for dating success, and insist upon detailed profiles. In fact, they even have a team of experts checking each new profile is complete. Up-to-date, high quality pictures are vital and give potential dates an accurate idea of who you are. Put your best foot forward and fill out your profile.
2. Face to face as soon as possible
This is basically all about trust, which is vital for any new relationship. People who meet face-to-face are far more likely to establish a basis of trust early on, important in any new relationship. There is absolutely no point in pocket-dating someone for months without meeting them, you need to bite the bullet and meet asap.
Bad news for most dating apps, but not for offline-focussed The Inner Circle, who’s recognised the need for offline meet-ups and based their app around this. They get you off your phones as fast as possible, for example the ‘spots’ feature means you arrange dates quickly using member recommended date venues in your city.
3. Make the first move, and own it
Dating is all about putting yourself out there, so online or in real life, don’t be afraid to be confident. In fact, confidence is sexy.
If match with someone you like on an app, be bold and send them a message. Make it personal to their profile and show you’re interested, what’s the point of making matches unless you’re going to chat?
The same applies for real life, if you someone catches your eye at the bar go over there! Introduce yourself, ask them how they are, you never know what it could lead to. This might sound intimidating, but honestly you have nothing to lose. If you’re worried about making a move on someone who isn’t single, try a dating event. The Inner Circle host these every month in cities all over the world, so you can get out there mingle in the confidence that everyone is single. It’s a no-brainer really.
If you want to give dating a proper go, Sign up to The Inner Circle here for free.