Tinder Your bio must be under 500 characters, so keep it short, sweet, and to the point. Be genuine and creative with your bio to stand out and keep potential matches swiping right. [Describe yourself] Me: I am a confident, passionate, and funny person. What I do: I teach tae-kwon-do and do stunt work in films and television. You know all those times you see a naked man butt on screen? Yep… [Interests] Movies: Fight Club, Anchorman, Tropic Thunder, and Bruce Lee classics! 3 Musts: Laughter, hugs, mystery 😉 On a typical Monday night I am: Making edible experiments with exotic foods and spices I’ve never heard of. Confession: My closet is cleaner than an Apple store. [Your ideal match] Message me if you are: Smart, fit, funny, and mysterious. OK Cupid This platform allows you to create a bio, write a headline, and answer various prompts of your choice, so answer each section to get more compatible matches. Keep your bio short and to the point, letting the prompts show even more about your personality. Be creative with your format. About me [Short bio] Me: A dog-loving, song-writing, book-reading chef who love to do yoga and tear up the dancefloor. Disclaimer: I’m not a good dancer by any means, but hey, confidence is key! You: Amped about music, philosophy, and food. Must love adventure, hiking, cuddling, and midnight movies. [List style bio] Here’s a handy list of “me”: 1. Piano and synthesizers 2. Scary movies 3. 68% extrovert, 32% introvert 4. Hiking 5. Tea > coffee 6. Waffles (butter, no syrup) 7. Groucho Marx 8. Not discussing politics at dinner 9. Popcorn/frozen grapes on rainy days 10. Painting parties 11. Insertable shoe insoles with arch support 12. Stand-up comedy shows Headlines [Witty] Excuse me, are you staring at my headline? [Flirty] My guiltiest pleasure? I’ll tell you… [Goofy] Sexy spongebob by day, semi-pretentious craft beer aficionado by night. [Bold] Your search is over. Prompts [What I’m doing with my life] I live and work at an ad agency in Chicago and love city just as much as I love escaping it. [I’m really good at] Blindfolded wine tastings and laughing at inappropriate moments. [My favorite conspiracy theory] Hollow earth-ers, hands down. [Last video I watched on YouTube] How to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew (I’ve mastered the shoe method). [I like to take pictures of] Flower petals extremely close-up. [What I’m looking for] A mature man who likes to veg out just as much as he likes to dress up and go out dancing. He’s the man who waves at babies from across the room and climbs trees at any given opportunity. He’s adventurous, funny, and a good listener. If this sounds like you, message me your top 3 lazy afternoon activities and we’ll go from there. Zoosk This platform has 3 different components: your story, your ideal date, and your perfect match. Keep each section short and genuine while highlighting your best qualities (e.g., your creativity, humor, intelligence). Story [Who you are (include description, hobbies, and job)] I’m funny, energetic, and an explorer at heart. So I guess I'm not your typical accountant. Sure, I love numbers and all things nerd, but I'm laid back and love the outdoors. I’m a foodie at heart and love cooking all kinds of cuisine (and creating my own combinations… just wait until you try my korma curry quesadillas—kormadillas?) or scoping out the latest new spots in town. When I’m not crunching numbers or playing super-chef at home, I love reading mystery novels, hiking, and tending my garden. [Ideal date] Once we’ve met in the park and have sniffed enough flowers, we’d be off to dinner at a small French bistro with an outdoor patio garden. We’d eat all kinds of food we can’t pronounce and drink wine while pretending to taste “minerals” and “tannins” and talking about our dreams. Then, off to an intimate music show! It’d be bluesy and funky and we’d dance everybody off the floor. [Perfect match] Message me if you are smart, adventurous, looking for a something more than a fling, and like to laugh. You don't have to enjoy all the same things I do, but I appreciate someone who likes to try new things. PlentyOfFish This site offers 3 sections (About me, Interests, and Conversation Starters) as well as a headline that will appear next to your photo. [About me] Monday through Friday, I’m an architect. It’s pretty exciting to turn empty lots and derelict buildings into beautiful structures teeming with activity. My favorite part is building homes and duplexes for new families and thinking about all those afternoons they’ll have lounging and playing in the yard. Balance is important to me, so I work hard and play hard. After a long day in the office or on property sites, I love taking a relaxing swim in the creek and having a cold beer while watching the sunset. I always have a journal on me to write down my thoughts, intentions, and goals for the week. I always wear socks that match and love waking up to a tidy home (yes, I’m a night-owl vaccummer when necessary). I’m adventurous with where I go and what I eat, so don’t be surprised if I surprise you with a last-minute flight out of the country just to try authentic tamales or poutine. One of my life goals is actually to get my pilot’s license. [Interests] I love meeting new people, talking philosophy, and cheesy jokes. I’m a real sucker for a good view and know a lot of spots in town for city skylines and stargazing. I couldn’t live without music, Korean BBQ, stand-up comedy, and natural hot springs. [Conversation starters] Ask me about the most exhilarating (and mildly terrifying) trip I took. Let’s talk about pizza. Thin or deep dish? Hot or cold? Ask me about the most underrated albums of the 1970s.