‘Very happy I can be unfiltered and liked’: 29-year-old man changes dating app bio from formal and boring to authentic and honest description and gets overwhelming increase in attention

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Feb 9, 2025 9:00 PM EST

In today's world of scripted online personas, it's truly heartwarming to see people embracing their genuine selves. Authenticity isn't just a virtue, it's a miracle in the age of curated perfection. When we let go of trying to fit into someone else's idea of cool, we might just find someone who likes us for who we actually are, imperfections and all.

Take the story of a young man who decided to shake things up by making his dating app bio reflect his real interests. No filters, no pretending to be someone he's not. A refreshing change from the usual "world traveler with a love for adventure" routine. The result, unsurprisingly was a whole lot of people who liked him for it. Who knew being yourself could be such a turn-on?

Many of us have a hard time grasping the concept of different social media platforms. That's how we get gems in the form of a LinkedIn bio on Tinder: "Results-driven professional with a proven track record of success seeking synergy in relationships. Or the Instagram influencer vibe on LinkedIn: "Digital nomad, avocado toast connoisseur, and dog mom seeking remote work opportunities." Nothing like the secondhand embarrassment of seeing some fail at first impressions, like the cringe caused by an inappropriate tone while introducing yourself.

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  • "Two days ago I changed my dating app bio with smth more honest of what I really like and got insane level of like since"

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  • Hello, 29 yo man here
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  • Two days ago I changed my dating app bio with smth more honest of what I really like and got insane level of like since.
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  • On dating apps since early January and got 6 likes and 2 match, my bio was simple but I try to get it mature :
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  • "I am calm guy, very positive and loyal. I like travel, sauna, movies, walking, discovering anything under the sun. Wish to find a good woman with great heart".
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  • I did this bio because I thought it was short and is what women my age are looking for. Not sure they would love a 29 yo man that love video games.
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  • But two days ago I decided to write something super honest and unfiltered as f with what I like :
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  • ו" love video games, I'm going to play KCD 2 whole week when it comes out. And BTW I absolutely SF movies, fantastic and love medieval series like viking, the
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  • last kingdom, lotr (of course), I think prometheus is a masterpiece, I don't care what you think. Love these? Hit me up and we discuss this in a bar asap"
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  • I literally got 32 likes in the past two days. Insane.
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  • By the way I didn't lie for the first bio, I like this, I just thought it was more mature and more socialy acceptable if we can say?
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  • Turns out that being authentic is not just cool; it’s also ridiculously effective. So, the next time you're tempted to copy-paste your CV intro onto Bumble, remember: nobody wants to swipe right on a quarterly report. Keep your corporate jargon on LinkedIn and your love for "The Office" on Reddit. On dating apps, let your true, goofy self shine. It's the best way to attract someone who doesn't mind your quirks—and might even love them.

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  • Anyway, very happy that I can be unfiltered and liked ! :)
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  • imminentmailing463 This is unsurprising. People like sincerity and can generally sense it. Your first bio sounds completely impersonal, like it could have been written by Al or by someone who barely knows you. People will see that and know it's not really you. At worst, they might even think it's not a real profile.
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  • However, the second one reads as someone who is comfortable in their own skin, who is confident being himself. People like that.
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  • It's the same reason people who have pics of themselves having fun and doing hobbies do better. People want to get a real sense of the person behind the profile.
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  • Afraid_Cold_9406 I'm glad it's going well for you. Your second bio sounds a little like my boyfriend's bio where. It's easier to filter people out especially if you have one of the common interests as the other person has. I matched with my boyfriend because he mention what a huge star wars and harry potter fan he was and that I could challenge him to a quiz about it. He 100% has me beaten within that area.
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  • Sparklepantsmagoo2 People crave authenticity. And there's no way your profile is a bot Congratulations
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  • unfinishedbusine5 As a woman, I read people's profiles and would prefer when they write something on their bios, his hobbies, what he likes to do or something he's passionate about. Because it could be an opener to start a convo rather than saying you're kind and all that. I always skipped the ones that don't write or have "just ask me if you're curious" like am I gonna ask if there's nothing to be read.
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  • icaredoyoutho easier to like people who are excited about something, than someone who has standards.
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  • coccopuffs606 People like authenticity; your original one is dry, boring, and makes you sound like a total NPC
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  • Loose_Seal_II This doesn't surprise me at all! I always said that people like passion doesn't matter what - · you're passionate about, just be passionate about something.
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  • Besides, why would you want to attract people who are not supportive of the things you like? Better to have fewer matches that are with people who would support your interests than more matches with people who have zero interest in them.
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  • EffectiveSoda Your first bio sounds like a part on a job profile. Your second is much more authentic and outgoing. But I am a guy so it doesnt really matter what I say here lol.
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  • Aurora_Beaurealis It's because your first bio didn't tell us anything about you, a lot of the bios will say something very similar. When it comes to making a profile you want to separate yourself from the others.
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  • wakkybakkychakky Yeppp authenticity is the best. Just be like yourself. If you show that you love life and embrace your hobbies people will find you interesting
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