A dating coach reviewed a 31-year-old's Bumble profile, and said he should reconsider his cigar-smoking photo and showcase his personality more

Julia NaftulinSep 7, 2022, 20:31 IST

Sam submitted his dating profile to Insider so matchmaker Rori Sassoon could help him improve it.Insider

Sam, a 31-year-old in Mexico, had his Bumble profile reviewed by an expert for Insider's Dating App Clinic.
Expert Rori Sassoon suggested Sam ditch his sunglasses and cigar-smoking photo.
Sassoon loved how Sam showcased his love of travel and lively personality.

Sam, a 31-year-old living in Mexico, 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.

Sam said he's looking for someone who is open-minded, active, and willing to travel together. His deal breakers are cigarette smoking, people who have children, or people with "strong political opinions in either direction."

Ultimately, Sam wants to meet people he enjoys spending time with, and he is open to a relationship.

"I like to have fun and go on adventures, but also stay in and just chill. I work remotely and travel a lot," Sam told Insider.

Rori Sassoon, the CEO and co-founder of New York City matchmaking service Platinum Poire, told Insider how Sam could improve his dating profile.

From the start, Sassoon could tell Sam 'makes the most of life,' thanks to his collection of lively photos.

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At the same, Sam's written bio comes off as 'vanilla,' Sassoon said. She suggested zeroing in on specifics about his personality and interests.

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Sam should also replace his sunglasses photo with ones that better show his face, said Sassoon.

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Sassoon said she loved the direction of this photo, and suggested updating it with a non-selfie version.

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Sam should reconsider this cigar-smoking photograph, since it sends mixed signals about his deal breaker of cigarette smoking, according to Sassoon. It's also obstructing his face.

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Sam should reconsider this cigar-smoking photograph, since it sends mixed signals about his deal breaker of cigarette smoking, according to Sassoon. It's also obstructing his face.

She also said Sam should swap blurry photos, even if they show his interests and personality. Instead, find a balance between silly and sexy, Sassoon said.

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Overall, Sam is off to a great start with showing, not telling, who he is, said Sassoon. She wants to see more of that, through thoughtful photo selection and words.

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A dating coach reviewed a 31-year-old's Bumble profile, and said he should reconsider his cigar-smoking photo and showcase his personality more

From the start, Sassoon could tell Sam 'makes the most of life,' thanks to his collection of lively photos.

At the same, Sam's written bio comes off as 'vanilla,' Sassoon said. She suggested zeroing in on specifics about his personality and interests.

Sam should also replace his sunglasses photo with ones that better show his face, said Sassoon.

Sassoon said she loved the direction of this photo, and suggested updating it with a non-selfie version.

Sam should reconsider this cigar-smoking photograph, since it sends mixed signals about his deal breaker of cigarette smoking, according to Sassoon. It's also obstructing his face.

She also said Sam should swap blurry photos, even if they show his interests and personality. Instead, find a balance between silly and sexy, Sassoon said.

Overall, Sam is off to a great start with showing, not telling, who he is, said Sassoon. She wants to see more of that, through thoughtful photo selection and words.