Dating Profile Pictures For Widows: The Do’s And Don’ts of What To Post!
CHOOSE THE RIGHT PHOTOS!
1. Do present photos that accurately represent yourself TODAY! It’s so tempting to post pictures from 10+ years ago, before you had some wrinkles, before you put on those 15 pounds. But, let’s not be misleading. Be authentic. Post recent pictures. Post current pictures of what you look like in real life.
2. Don’t post a picture of yourself from last year when you decided to go brunette for 2 months, if you are a blonde today! If you normally don’t wear a lot of makeup, don’t post a picture of you wearing a ton of lipstick and fake eyelashes!
3. Do smile! This is, hands down, the most attractive version of yourself! Leave the I’m-swimming-in-deep-dark-emotions picture for something else. Smile! Be natural. A warm, welcoming smile is all you need.
4. Don’t post yourself making weird faces. Not overly excited. If there are veins popping out of your forehead in the picture, skip it! Don’t post pictures of you eating food (mid-bite = not attractive). And, for the love of God, don’t post anything vulgar or offensive. No flipping-the-middle-finger pictures because you think it makes you look like a bad-ass. Nothing along those lines, please. Remember, you’re trying to attract decent people into your life, therefore YOU need to look decent.
5. Do post several pictures.
~One full-body photo (preferably standing)
~One photo doing something you love
~One close-up of your face
~One with your friends
~One with your kids (if you have any) and family/pets
6. Don’t post a picture of you doing something because you think other people would like it. For example, don’t post a picture of you on a beach if you hate the beach. Don’t post a picture of you cuddling puppies if you hate puppies. (If you really hate puppies, then, c’mon, shame on you!)
7. Don’t post a picture of you with your late husband. Not even one picture. Yes, he was a very important part of your story and your life. But, the point of being on a dating site is to move forward and seek happiness again and to open yourself to new love and companionship. Move forward. Don’t post those pictures from the past.
It’s so important to make a good first impression with your profile pictures! The pictures are the gateway to get to know you. Follow these Do’s and Don’ts and you’re well on your way into the exciting world of online dating! Have fun with it!
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