A dating coach reviewed a 31-year-old's Bumble profile and said he should be more conversational and add a full-body photo

Julia NaftulinOct 15, 2022, 18:15 IST

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Brad, a 31-year-old in Virginia, had his Bumble profile reviewed by an expert for Insider's Dating App Clinic.
Expert Sara Tick suggested Brad find creative ways to explain his personality and dating goals, and to add a full-body photo.

Brad, a 31-year-old living in Arlington, Virginia, volunteered to have his Bumble profile reviewed for Insider's Dating App Clinic, a series where we ask experts how to revamp your dating profiles to increase your chances of finding a match.

Brad said he's looking for a woman who is open with her feelings, enjoys being active and exploring the world, and is proud of her career. His deal-breakers are extreme political views in either direction, women who have been divorced more than three times, and one-way relationships.

Ultimately, Brad said he wants a long-term relationship.

"I'm not someone who is lazy and sits at home all the time. I like to enjoy life. I'm intelligent, funny, and moderately outgoing," Brad told Insider.

Sara Tick, a therapist and founder of men's date-coaching service Modern Meet, told Insider how Brad could improve his dating profile to increase his chances of finding a match.

Right away, Tick said she was impressed by the quality of Brad's photos.

Brad submitted his Bumble profile to Insider's Dating App Clinic.Insider

At the same time, Tick suggested Brad swap out a few photos, like this one with sunglasses, to add more variety. Photos can act as conversation-starters, she said.

Brad submitted his Bumble profile to Insider's Dating App Clinic.Insider

Since Brad said he's looking for a long-term relationship, Tick suggested being more forthright about that goal in his written prompts.

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Here, Tick suggested Brad write, “My goal is to see 52 concerts this year, and I’m looking for the woman who can dance beside me the whole night and still have energy for midnight breakfast afterward.”

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Here, Tick suggested Brad write, “My goal is to see 52 concerts this year, and I’m looking for the woman who can dance beside me the whole night and still have energy for midnight breakfast afterward.”

Brad leaned into his love of dogs, which Tick said was a great idea.

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To attract more matches, Brad should express his personality using specific examples rather than basic adjectives, Tick said.

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Finally, Tick suggested Brad add a full-body photo to his profile.

Brad should make this his opening photo, followed by a full-body shot, Tick said.Insider

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A dating coach reviewed a 31-year-old's Bumble profile and said he should be more conversational and add a full-body photo

Right away, Tick said she was impressed by the quality of Brad's photos.

At the same time, Tick suggested Brad swap out a few photos, like this one with sunglasses, to add more variety. Photos can act as conversation-starters, she said.

Since Brad said he's looking for a long-term relationship, Tick suggested being more forthright about that goal in his written prompts.

Here, Tick suggested Brad write, “My goal is to see 52 concerts this year, and I’m looking for the woman who can dance beside me the whole night and still have energy for midnight breakfast afterward.”

Brad leaned into his love of dogs, which Tick said was a great idea.

To attract more matches, Brad should express his personality using specific examples rather than basic adjectives, Tick said.

Finally, Tick suggested Brad add a full-body photo to his profile.