Writing your profile can feel strange — after all, it’s you trying to sum yourself up in a few short lines. But it doesn’t need to be perfect. The aim is to give someone a sense of who you are, what you value, and what you enjoy — so they can see if there’s a spark.

Below are some do’s and don’ts, plus a simple structure you can follow.

✅ Do’s and Don’ts

• Don’t write your life story. Keep it short — 200 to 300 words is enough.

• Don’t be negative. Avoid listing what you don’t want.

• Don’t rely on clichés or vague phrases. “I love to laugh,” “I’m easy going” — everyone says those.

• Don’t use too many emojis. They can feel forced or childish.

• Do be positive. Show your warmth, your humour, your real side.

• Do say what you like, not always what you don’t like.

• Do mention interests that are relatively specific. Instead of “music lover,” name a few artists or what you listen to.

• Do be honest about your hopes. If you want companionship, say so. If more than that, it’s okay to hint gently.

🧱 Structure Your Profile in Six Steps

Here’s a simple way to build your profile so it flows and feels coherent:

1. Opening line. A short hook or friendly intro.

2. Work & life. What you do, or how you spend your weekdays.

3. Leisure & passions. What you enjoy when not working.

4. Values & what matters. What drives you, or what you believe in.

5. What you’re looking for. The sort of person you’d like to meet.

6. A warm closing line. Something that invites a message.

Keep the tone light but real. You don’t need to “sell yourself” — just let someone see a version of you.

📷 Profile Pictures Matter

Your photos are often the first impression. Choose with care:

• Use recent, clear photos, ideally outdoors or in good light.

• One close-up, one mid-distance, one full body if possible.

• Avoid sunglasses, hats that obscure your face, or low lighting that hides you.

• Don’t use overly edited or filtered images. You want someone to see the real you.

• Avoid pictures with too many people — it’s confusing to tell who you are.

• Maybe include a photo of you doing something you enjoy (walking, cooking, a hobby) — that gives personality.

✍ Sample Profile (For Men)

I live in [Town/Area] and work in [field/line of work]. My weekdays keep me busy, so I treasure quiet weekends — whether that means a walk in nature or catching up with friends.

I enjoy reading (currently into historical biographies), cooking new dishes (Italian is a favourite), and I rarely turn down a film evening. I’m also fond of travelling — a few years ago I visited the Scottish Highlands and it’s one of my best memories.

What matters to me most is honesty, kindness, a good laugh, and someone who appreciates both adventure and quiet time.

I’m hoping to meet a woman who’s genuine, thoughtful and enjoys conversation as much as laughter. If you like walks, good food, and sharing stories over a cup of tea, I hope we can talk.

Use that as inspiration, not a template. Make it your own.

🧩 Tips to Stand Out

• Use specific details instead of general ones.

• If you mention a film or book you like, that gives someone something to reply to.

• Show small quirks — “I always make a pot of strong tea in the evening” or “I’m not very good at DIY, but I try” — these make you human.

• Be consistent — your photos and text should match. Don’t say “outdoors lover” if your pics are all indoor.

• Update it occasionally — new interests, fresh photos, small tweaks.

✉ How to Close Your Profile & Invite Messages

End with something soft and welcoming:

“If you think we might have things in common, I’d love to hear from you.”
“I’m always happy to chat — if you like what you read, drop me a message.”
“Let’s talk and see where we go.”

✅ Final Thought

This is you, meeting people in real life, just through words and images first.
You don’t need to be clever or flashy. You just need to be honest, warm, curious.

When your profile matches how you feel in person, it becomes easier.
And that’s when real connections happen.