Funny clichéd things that men put on their dating pages....

[bananatwain]

Or women of course but I'm a heterosexual female so wouldn't know!

I'll start:

• 6ft4 because apparently that matters.
• doesn't take life too seriously so if you can't handle sarcasm swipe left
• photos of themselves holding fish
• not sure what to write here

Finding dating pretty uninspiring at the moment as you can probably tell so thought I'd at least get a laugh out of it!

Looking for the one - one what?

I'll treat you like princess

Partner in crime/ fellow adventurer

Job: I've got one, or I've got a good one

Banter

Fecking fish

Every single photo they're holding a pint of lager.

The ages of man... where you see a broad range of photos over the years from youthful 90's 'curtains' through to wrinkled, balding old man.

So many pictures of men in vans, lorries, hi-vis. All saying Company Director... self employed then, just say so.

And the amount of men who have a Masters is incredible.

Seated profile photos usually on a dark brown leather sofa taken whilst slumped holding phone at unflattering angle highlighting double chin, and nose hair. Always a slightly puzzled look on their faces.

I also see a lot of facetuning on mens OLD profiles.

Why? We all know men in their 40's and up will have wrinkles not flawlessly smooth skin.

And filters that alter features or add shadow to give a more chiselled jaw. Or make eyes appear iridescent green or blue.

Fed up with the 'I'll fill this in later', or Tell you later' brigade. They never will.

New on the block is 'fill this in later as prefer to video chat' - Hmmm 🤔

Agree about men in their 50's who hedge their bets and say 'open to kids'. Teenaged child in your 70's? Good luck with that.

So now I just flick through for entertainment and have a chuckle with friends as it's a complete nonsense and I doubt I'll ever meet someone genuine on OLD as they all seem completely bonkers.

Haha, I agree re the Masters Degree. Also a surprisingly high number of Oxbridge graduates.
I had one yesterday- he'd even named the specific college.
'Hows u'
Can't remember what I wrote - something sensible, correctly spelt and left open a joke for him to knock down should he wish.
'Your gorgus' (sic)
Trinity college would be horrified at how their alumni are faring.

@Cattenberg

Another cliche for women is those pouty duckface photos. I’m not a fan.

I find it really off-putting when a man my own age (40) wants to meet a woman aged 18-40. I know you’re sometimes advised to cast a wide net when internet dating, but I can’t imagine having much in common with a man who’s happy to date teenagers.

Do you have access to all men's dating profiles then? Most men are not getting any dates with anyone let alone these fantasy supermodels or 18yr olds.

If a person is struggling with dating apps, it's the wrong platform for them. They're also ranked, POF is at the bottom of the pile.

@Hrpuffnstuff1 if one thing comes out this thread then it's the warning that, certainly from a male perspective, PoF is diabolical. Horrible even.

@Lampan

GIVING THE FINGER - an instant no no matter what the rest of the photos/profile are like

Whaaat? Guys actually do this? Do they think it's funny?

@Hrpuffnstuff1, on the sites I used to browse there was a “would like to meet” section on each profile e.g. woman, 18-25, long-term relationship, wants kids - yes.

[quote Thesefeetaremadeforwalking]@Lampan

GIVING THE FINGER - an instant no no matter what the rest of the photos/profile are like

Whaaat? Guys actually do this? Do they think it's funny? [/quote]
Yes. I also saw one recently who was making an oral sex gesture in his photo.

@arethereanyleftatall

Haha, I agree re the Masters Degree. Also a surprisingly high number of Oxbridge graduates. I had one yesterday- he'd even named the specific college. 'Hows u' Can't remember what I wrote - something sensible, correctly spelt and left open a joke for him to knock down should he wish. 'Your gorgus' (sic) Trinity college would be horrified at how their alumni are faring.

Exactly this. I am always excited at the prospect of a decent conversation and get exactly what you describe!

[quote Shunter350]@Hrpuffnstuff1 if one thing comes out this thread then it's the warning that, certainly from a male perspective, PoF is diabolical. Horrible even.[/quote]
I can confirm POF is also home to the very lowest of the low men. I have the app, but have my profile hidden, and just browse the 'nearby' section every once in a while. If ever a decent bloke comes along, very very rare, I'll unhide. Otherwise on that app you get inundated with messages from men, who frankly are not in my league.

Banter.

Just fuck off already, you're not funny and banter is usually code word for being an insufferable prick.

@OhLordyWhatNow the men facetuning sounds awful. Far worse than bunny ears profiles, which are probably more honest.

Imagine meeting them if you hadn't spotted it 😦

@arethereanyleftatall as a bloke I was targeted with obv fake profiles, profiles with copied photos and pseudo porn pop ups. It was soul destroying.

Face tuning men are outstripped by the men with 10 year old photos.

Full head of brown hair in photos, meet for a date, don't recognise them because they look bloody old and are either bald, completely grey, or more salt than pepper at best.

@Thesefeetaremadeforwalking yes plenty giving the finger on their profiles. Lots and lots. Maybe I’m on the wrong apps haha
Even if the rest of the profile was perfect, it’s an non-negotiable instant no

@ivebeenbumbled

"I'm too nice"

🤮🤮🤮

@OhLordyWhatNow

Face tuning men are outstripped by the men with 10 year old photos.

Full head of brown hair in photos, meet for a date, don't recognise them because they look bloody old and are either bald, completely grey, or more salt than pepper at best.

I don't know what I'd do in those scenarios. Probably make my excuses and leave.

Why do it though!

[quote Shunter350]@arethereanyleftatall as a bloke I was targeted with obv fake profiles, profiles with copied photos and pseudo porn pop ups. It was soul destroying.[/quote]
Is it common for men and women to be targeted by fake profiles? That sounds concerning, though I'm not sure what the motive would be.

[quote Cattenberg]@Hrpuffnstuff1, on the sites I used to browse there was a “would like to meet” section on each profile e.g. woman, 18-25, long-term relationship, wants kids - yes.[/quote]
I don't believe for minute men choosing these younger women is why older women are being ignored.
Because frankly, most younger women will not date an older man. Only a tiny weeny percentage of men in the 40'50's group are successful on apps at all.

I don't think this is true, there's no evidence, it's just an assumption.

Thought of another classic...

My profile says I'm 44, but I'm actually 57, I don't know how that happened and now it won't let me change it.

Oh really? 😒

@arethereanyleftatall

I can confirm POF is also home to the very lowest of the low men. I have the app, but have my profile hidden, and just browse the 'nearby' section every once in a while. If ever a decent bloke comes along, very very rare, I'll unhide. Otherwise on that app you get inundated with messages from men, who frankly are not in my league.

You must have the most ironic username I have ever seen.

@greasyshoes 😂😂😂

[quote Shunter350]@arethereanyleftatall as a bloke I was targeted with obv fake profiles, profiles with copied photos and pseudo porn pop ups. It was soul destroying.[/quote]
Ah, that does explain the 'is anyone on here real' comments.

Reading this thread I can’t help but feel sorry for blokes on dating threads - is there actually anything left for them to say?!
I met DH on Dateline but can’t remember what he put on his profile. When we met, he turned round on his barstool & just smiled warmly at me & I breathed a sigh of relief & thought “ he’s a normal bloke”! I’d met some out there guys on other dating sites before & despaired of ever meeting anyone decent. We will have been married 20 years in May 🍾🥂🎆🎇💥🎉🎈

@arethereanyleftatall

Ah, that does explain the 'is anyone on here real' comments.

Of course. Men are targeted by scams and catfish all the time on dating websites. Tinder is full of charming Asian women who will ask you to sign up for some kind of financial or crypto currency thing after a few days or weeks of talking to them.

@OhLordyWhatNow

Thought of another classic...

My profile says I'm 44, but I'm actually 57, I don't know how that happened and now it won't let me change it.

Oh really? 😒

I've literally just been on the app and saw this for the first time

To be fair, it was only two years out, and it was the first (and only) thing he wrote in his bio.