There are enough terrible internet dating profiles out there. Here's how to write one that won't send potential partners running to the closest cat video.
I spend lots of time in this column and over at A(n)nals of Online Dating documenting the worst of the worst internet daters. And there are so many bad ones! But there are also some really good ones — and some mediocre ones that could be so much better if not for rookie mistakes. So, welcome to Internet Dating Bootcamp, where I'll teach you how to trick unsuspecting Match.com users into thinking you’re actually cool and normal. First up: How to create a good profile.
Pick a decent username
Clever is better than boring, but boring is better than gross. BigDickInU69 or suck_me22 is not funny; it’s creepy.