A surefire guide to getting more matches
First impressions have never been more important than on dating apps, which is why you need to get the Bumble bio just right. Ideally, your bio is personable, tells them what they need to know about you, and makes them swipe right and hit your DMs. Itโs gotta be brief, to boot. Tall order, right? Donโt worry, weโve come through with some quick tips for writing the best bio, ideas to get you started, and some parting words on making sure youโve made the most of your profile. Letโs get swiping.
Things You Should Know
- Present your authentic self, and keep things mostly about you so that they get an honest, accurate impression of who you are.
- Use humor to start off on the right foot, even before theyโve swiped or started chatting.
- Let people know up-front what youโre looking for out of a relationship or your time on Bumble.
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Focus mostly on yourself. This is your moment to tell your potential matches about you, so keep things on topic. Go ahead and mention your interests, but try not to delve too deep. Keep it brief, but also let them know who you are. [1] X Research source
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Be honest and authentic. Thereโs no point in pretending to be someone youโre not. When you land the date and meet in person, the game will be up, anyway. Instead, be honest about who you are and what youโre looking for. People are more attracted to authenticity. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Write a humorous bio to make them smile before they even meet you. If you can get them laughing right off the bat, youโre a step above the rest. Sprinkle in some jokes or one-liners to lighten the mood. But donโt worry if youโre not exactly a comedianโavoid forcing a joke in your bio, your wit can come later in the messages. [3] X Research source
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Let them know youโre looking for fun with a suggestive bio. If youโre here for a good time rather than a long time, make that known. You donโt have to say it outright in your bio, but use some tasteful, suggestive language that get your message across. [4] X Research source
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Two truths and a lie Itโs a classic icebreaker for a reason. Use your Bumble bio to play this game with other users. They wonโt be able to resist swiping right just so they can guess which is the lie, which is the perfect way to strike up a conversation . [5] X Research source
- โTwo truths and a lie: I have an olympic medal, I run hurdles, and my mile time still sucks.โ
- โDavid Bowie is my uncle, I met George Clooney on a yacht, and I was once attacked by an eel.โ
- โIโm allergic to peanuts, I love peanut butter, and I spend a lot of time in the ER.โ
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Greater than/Less than Is The Office better than Parks & Rec ? Is the book better than the movie? Let them know your priorities and preferences with a simple mathematical equation. Okay, so itโs not exactly math, but it is fun, clever, and a surefire way to get a conversation going.
- โMountains > The beachโ
- โWinter > Summerโ
- โOat milk > Soy milkโ
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Superlatives Theyโre not just for the yearbookโyour most and least likelies are a great way to show off your personality on your Bumble profile, too. Are you the most likely to use the drive-thru window on foot? Or maybe youโre the least likely to skip a T-Swift song. Whatever it is, you hold the title, so go ahead and put it on your profile.
- โMost likely to jump into the lion exhibit at the zoo.โ
- โLeast likely to go to bed at a reasonable hour.โ
- โMost likely to rob a Bath and Body Works.โ
- โLeast likely to snitch when you rob a Bath and Body Works.โ
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Unpopular opinions Youโre trying to catch their attention, so swing big and hit โem with your most controversial opinion. Pineapple belongs on pizza. Peacock is the best streaming service. Crocs are cool, actually. They might swipe right just to slide into your DMs and tell you how wrong you are, but a match is a match. [6] X Research source
- โUnpopular opinion: George was the worst Beatle.โ
- โUnpopular opinion: Tumblr is the best social media app.โ
- โUnpopular opinion: I prefer Harry Stylesโ One Direction era.โ
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About me/About you Let them know your perfect relationship dynamic by introducing yourself, then introducing your ideal partner. Maybe you buy dinner and they buy dessert. Or, youโre the big spoon and theyโre the little spoon. Itโs a quick way to let other users know who you are and what youโre looking for.
- โAbout me: Tall, a little dumb, means well. About you: Short, super smart, up to no good.โ
- โAbout me: Cooks a mean eggs benedict. About you: Eats a mean eggs benedict.โ
- โAbout me: iPhone user whoโs always losing my charging cable. About you: Also an iPhone user, always has an extra charging cable.โ
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Overrated/Underrated Set the record straight giving your honest take on popular topics. 5SOS is overrated. Megan Thee Stallion? Underrated. Whether they agree or disagree, theyโll be swiping right to let you know all about it. [7] X Research source
- โOverrated: Marvel movies. Underrated: Going to see a movie alone.โ
- โOverrated: Brunch. Underrated: You and me at brunch.โ
- โUnderrated: Cats. Also underrated: Dogs. Definitely underrated: My pet iguana.โ
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By day/by night Fill them in on your alter ego. You may not be a superhero, but everyoneโs got 2 sides (at least). Who are you at work? Who are you after you clock out? Whatโs your best side? Whatโs your more devious side? [8] X Research source
- โAttorney by day, disco enthusiast by night.โ
- โLifeguard by day, binge watcher by night.โ
- โAsleep by day, bartender by night.โ
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Three simple facts about you No need to write paragraphs or the next great memoir. Sometimes itโs better to tell them everything they need to know in a single sentence. Think of 3 simple things that encapsulate you, then fire โem off. Bios like these let people know that you know exactly what youโre about.
- โIโm into classical music, drink too much coffee, and love Halloween.โ
- โIโm a virgo, have a PhD, and still canโt parallel park.โ
- โI collect lamps, I collect futons, and you can be sure that my apartment is fully furnished.โ
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Pros and cons Tell them exactly what theyโre getting into with a short list of pros and cons. Feel free to tout your best self in your pros, and take it a little easier and have more fun with the cons. [9] X Research source
- โPros: Laid-back, down for anything, Iโll buy drinks. Cons: A little spacey, in bed by 9, lightweight.โ
- โPros: Dog owner, cat mom, hair stylist. Cons: Thereโs hair all over my apartment.โ
- โPros: Can cook. Cons: Canโt cook well.โ
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Useless talents Sure, banging out a symphony on the piano or drawing lifelike portraits are incredible, but letโs get down to the really fun stuff. Can you roll your tongue in the shape of a โWโ? Can you use your own leg as a jump rope? Can you balance a grape between your collarbones? The people ought to know, and theyโll be so impressed theyโre sure to swipe right.
- โNot to brag, but I can recite the alphabet backwards without even thinking about it.โ
- โI know every word to โFergalicious.โ Hold your applause.โ
- โI can feel it in my joints any time someoneโs about to swipe right. In fact, I feel it right now.โ
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Have more than one photo. People tend to want to get a good look at the people theyโre matching with , so upload at least 5 photos. Include photos of yourself in a variety of contexts, to give them a more complete impression. Also, put your best photo first to reel them in right off the bat. [10] X Research source
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Keep it respectful. First impressions are everything, and if you slip an off-color joke into your bio or your photos, people are more likely to swipe left. Present your best self and put your best foot forward. Pretend youโre already sitting down at a restaurant on that first date! [11] X Research source
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Add links to your other social media. You can only tell someone so much in the limited space of a Bumble profile, so link out to things like your Spotify, Instagram, or Twitter to let other people get a more rounded impression of you. Giving them the opportunity to browse your music or the memories youโve shared on Instagram also gives them more opportunity to feel a connection. [12] X Research source
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Have a friend review your profile. Youโre presenting yourself to other people, and it can be hard to get an accurate impression of the image you're presenting all on your own. Hand your phone to a trusted friend and ask them to give you some feedback. Ask them if your profile is an accurate representation of yourself or if you might have left out anything they might include. Your friends sometimes know you better than you know yourself!
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