20 instant red flags on dating app profiles: 'I don't understand why it says I'm 39, I'm actually 58'

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Apr 10, 2024 4:00 PM EDT

In theory, swiping through potential partners on dating apps should not be the soul-crushing activity that it is. It should be thrilling to assess potential suitors, to scroll through their pictures and profile information while imagining what a relationship with them could look like. Unfortunately, reality has made it nearly impossible to enjoy the eternal misery of swiping on the apps.

Perhaps it's our fault for always opening these apps during moments of loneliness and general low points. We have to stop doing that. That being said, at the end of the day, the vast majority of upsetting moments that come from the experience of swiping left or right involves how people present themselves on their profiles. In other words, some of you single folks need to clean up your profile descriptions, learn to be more respectful of others, and learn to expect as much as you give. No more blurry photos with fish or other dudes that make it impossible to decipher who you are. No more strange demands in the descriptions. Let us try to enjoy the experience of swiping left or right on you.

Keep scrolling below for this collection of instant dating app red flags. For more stories like this, here is a compilation of Zoom court mishaps.

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    r/AskReddit ⚫ 3 hr. ago • HOCharmPurple What is your immediate turn off for a dating profile?
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    Cheese_Pancakes • 3h ago I'm at the age where I won't swipe right on any profiles where the woman doesn't bother writing anything about herself and only has pictures. Only knowing that you're physically attractive isn't enough information for me to go on. I just feel like someone who doesn't bother taking two minutes to write anything isn't taking it seriously. Could be wrong, but that's just the vibe I get from it. 136 Reply ↑ Share
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    HiCharm Purple OP • 3h ago A list of the "type" of people they won't date. 128 Reply 1 Share
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    Puzzleheaded_Sink_ . 2h ago I don't understand why it says I'm 39, I'm actually 58." ¯_()_/¯
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    _forum_mod • 3h ago Entire profiles that are rants. Stop ranting, you're here to meet people. "Don't message me if---" "Okay!"
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    • ap883 3h ago "No drama"
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    kelly-milkshake • 3h ago Self-describing as an "alpha male."
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    SoHotMedusa • 3h ago Profile that has a list of requirements
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    • 3h ago When it's just pictures of landscapes and not pictures of themselves. Very common in Europe for some reason. Not so much back in America
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    MintWiz 3h ago "Show me around?" "Looking for a dog dad"
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    lolastevensonxx • 2h ago Photo with the boys and you can't tell which one he is
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    johnrambo709 · 3h ago When they include photos of their children in their profile.
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    Witty_Meme92 • 2h ago "Follow me on" plus a link to their insta or other social media page. (Or worstcase Just no. page).
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    ransom0374 • 3h ago my pictures apparently
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    FelixGoldenrod • 3h ago Anything other than a clear, unobstructed view of their face as the main photo
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    Television One201 • 3h ago Pictures of posing at the gym
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    demidom94 . 3h ago When a guy puts "6ft 2 cos apparently that matters." and nothing else, it's just ick.
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    MLeek 2h ago • "Ask me."
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    Soy Sauccy • 3h ago heard holding a massive fish isn't cool or attractive as they think it is (even tho it is)
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    MiniPantherMa • 3h ago Profiles where every picture is in a ball cap, sunglasses or both. I need at least one with neither to really feel like I know what someone looks like.
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    OkChemistry2574 2h ago. Just one? Or you want the full list? Filtered photos Missing eye brows "just ask" List of things physical attributes as a "must have" bathroom selfies bedroom selfies Incomplete sentences
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