21 Online Dating Profile Definitions
By Julie Spira. Posted on .
Imagine this. You've narrowed down your search to the top 5 online dating profiles that you think will rock your world. You like his profile. He thinks you're hot. You're getting ready for the first date and pause and wonder, "Will they look like their profile?" The excitement and anxiety builds up as you get closer to the agreed upon meeting spot. You've been disappointed in the past. Will they be recognizable?
These are all valid questions and feelings singles looking for love online experience before a first date. In my book, The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online, I provide some common profile definitions to guide you on your search.
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WHAT THEY SAY
Male: 5'7"
WHAT THEY MEAN
Male: 5'5" or less
WHAT THEY SAY
Male: Wearing baseball hat
WHAT THEY MEAN
Male: Bald or little hair
WHAT THEY SAY
Anyone: No photo
WHAT THEY MEAN
Anyone: Not attractive
WHAT THEY SAY
Female: Age 36-39
WHAT THEY MEAN
Female: Age 40-50
WHAT THEY SAY
Female: Weight 135 pounds
WHAT THEY MEAN
Female: Weight over 150 pounds
WHAT THEY SAY
Male or Female: No weight listed
WHAT THEY MEAN
Male or Female: You don't want to know
WHAT THEY SAY
Male: No income stated
WHAT THEY MEAN
Male: I can't afford you
WHAT THEY SAY
Female: No income stated
WHAT THEY MEAN
Female: It doesn't matter
WHAT THEY SAY
Male: Coffee dates only
WHAT THEY MEAN
Male: Been doing this for too long. You may not be worth lunch or dinner
WHAT THEY SAY
Female: Coffee dates only
WHAT THEY MEAN
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Female: I have other dates booked for lunch and dinner
WHAT THEY SAY
Male: Separated
WHAT THEY MEAN
Male: Married and unavailable
WHAT THEY SAY
Female: Separated
WHAT THEY MEAN
Female: I want to have sex and will you pay for my divorce?
WHAT THEY SAY
Male or Female: I'm best friends with my ex
