Being specific in online dating profiles is important because it helps weed out incompatible matches and attracts those with aligned intentions. A study showed that stating clear relationship preferences in a profile increased the likelihood of receiving messages from those seeking the same type of relationship by 17%. Conversely, if someone is not looking for a relationship and sees that someone else is, they are 10% less likely to message them. By stating what you want, you can efficiently filter out people who are not looking for the same thing. Additionally, avoiding cliches and being specific in your profile helps you stand out and attract more potential matches. The specific is universal, meaning that being specific about unique interests or experiences can generate more interest and engagement from others.
Logan Ury helps Glennon’s former husband and co-parent, Craig Melton, navigate the wild world of dating as a grown up: How to identify your patterns that aren’t working for you; how to know if something’s really a deal breaker; why dating in your twenties is like “start-up” while dating later in life is a “merger”; an honest audit of Craig’s online dating profile; how to ensure you’re meeting who you want to meet; and how Craig factors whether or not Glennon and Abby will like who he’s dating.
About Logan:
Logan Ury is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach and the author of the bestselling dating book How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love. She works as Hinge’s Director of Relationship Science, conducting research on modern dating. She runs an online community through her weekly newsletter — Logan's Love Letter. She studied psychology at Harvard and ran Google’s behavioral science team, the Irrational Lab. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband Scott.
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