Think you've aced online dating? Here's five tips from a mum on online dating.
The world of dating can be a bit of a minefield. From choosing the right apps to setting up your profile, there’s a lot to think about.
But like most things in life, who better to ask for advice than mum?
No genuinely, The Inner Circle is the app with a team of mums behind the scenes, who check each profile is up to scratch before they enter the platform. These dating-expert-come-mums know everything there is to know about online dating, and we spoke to one who gave us 5 top tips on ruling dating:
1. “You don’t get a second chance at a first impression.”
It’s true that first impressions count, and especially online you want to stand out and be noticed. We look through hundreds of profiles every day, and the best ones are those that you can tell have had effort put into them.
Dating apps are designed to help you find love, so make the most of all the details they ask for when setting up your profile.
But most importantly, a good profile picture goes a long way. It needs to be up to date, and high quality. No sunglasses, no hats, and don’t use group shots or face filters! Put yourself out there and choose a picture that shows off your best side.
2. “Come up with original, personal conversation starters”
How would you respond if someone walked up to you and said ‘hi’? You’d be pretty uninspired.
Ask about their profile, prove you’ve taken the time to look at their details. It shows you're keen and will make you stand out from the crowd of mundane conversation starters that get thrown around dating apps all the time.
3. “Be confident, back yourself”
Don’t be afraid to show off your personality to someone, remember, it doesn’t matter if someone isn’t right for you. There’s no point pretending to be someone your not - if the person is right for you you’ll know soon enough.
Hence Inner Circle allows members to find people based on the places they like. It’s a conversation starter and immediately means you have someone in common - so don’t forget to list your favourite spots!
4. “Meet in real life as soon as possible”
This is so important, dating apps are great but meeting in real life is where the magic actually happens. Get offline as soon as you can, getting together is the only real way to see if you click.
The Inner Circle provides a list of places within your city that are perfect for dates, so use it. Alternatively, check out the events they host every month. They’re strictly for singles and mean you can mingle and meet a whole room full of like-minded people - it’s ideal for any dating app newbie.
5. “Dating can be scary, always give people a second chance”
Meeting someone in real life can be intimidating, so it’s always a good idea to give someone a second chance if you’re not sure. Obviously, if your date is a total disaster we don’t mean you should force yourself to go again, but if someone has come across as nervous or shy, give them another shot.
Dating is different for everyone, but working behind the scenes of a dating app gives you an eye for good dating conduct. Basically, be yourself and enjoy it, and you’ll find your person.
The Inner Circle has built a platform designed to get you offline and actually meeting in real life, so if you fancy taking your love life seriously, sign up here.