What Photos to Avoid in your Online Profile

One of the hardest things about online dating is creating a great online profile. There are so many things to consider, especially which photos to use to show off your best self.

Following are some tips on what you should avoid when going through photos and deciding which ones to post. Event though you might be proud of a certain shot, potential dates might not feel the same!

Photos of yourself surrounded by women/ men. Sure, you may have a lot of friends, but singles looking at your profile would rather see you. Save the group shots for Facebook.

Photos with an ex removed. It's pretty obvious when you've deleted a significant other out of a picture. Even if you feel you look good, the bit of hair on your shoulder gives you away, so leave it out.

Photos of you without a shirt. Yes, I'm talking to the guys. Even if you've worked hard on the six-pack, we don't want to see it all out there in your profile. Save it for when things progress.

Photos in your hat and/or sunglasses. If we can't see what you really look like, how do we know we want to date you? Instead of trying to be cool, fashionable, or hide the fact that your hair is starting to thin, be yourself. We will see the real you on dates anyway.

Old photos. We all are familiar with how disappointing it can be when someone doesn't look like the picture they posted. We don't want to see what you looked like 5 or 10 years ago. If you don't have any recent shots, then ask a friend to take some.

Photos of you drinking. Okay, it's great that you like to have fun, but if your photos consist of you in bars drinking, it's not a good way to introduce yourself to potential significant others. It screams "don't take me seriously", and you will attract those men and women looking only for a hook-up.