If you’re tired of swiping endlessly only to get matched with someone who ghosted you in under five minutes, it might be time to shake things up. Your profile is your first impression, so why not make it one they won’t forget? Here are three slightly out-of-the-box ways to give your dating profile a good glow-up.
1. Include a curiosity-triggering photo
Forget the standard mirror selfie or that picturesque holiday snap. Think of a photo that tells a story and invites curiosity. For example, if you enjoy unusual hobbies like pottery or archery, showcase yourself in action. The goal is to create a visual puzzle—something that makes people pause and wonder what’s happening, giving them an easy icebreaker when they match with you.
2. Use a playful ‘anti-bio’
Instead of listing clichés like ‘I love travelling’ or ‘foodie’. Everyone loves travel and everyone loves good food. Instead, try turning the bio section on its head by playfully stating what you’re not. For example: ‘Not a morning person, nor the proud owner of a yoga mat. Definitely have never run a marathon. But I will make you laugh’. By sharing what you’re not, it can make your true personality shine through and help potential matches relate to you on a deeper, more genuine level.
3. Showcase your quirk in a one-liner
Use your profile to make people smile or scratch their heads. A great one-liner works like an instant conversation starter. Try something a little left-field, like: “Will trade my mum’s secret pasta recipe for one good joke.” It’s a quirky way to show you don’t take yourself too seriously, while also giving people an easy hook to break the ice. Just ensure the quirk is genuinely yours—authenticity makes the difference.
And there you have it. Remember, standing out is all about being true to yourself, but with a playful twist. So go ahead, make those swipes count, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll find someone who loves your quirks just as much as you do.
