ONLINE DATING
“How accurate are people’s online dating profiles?”
It’s hard to generalize because profiles vary widely when it comes to how honest and accurate they are. Some people are very honest and their profiles are totally accurate. But other people aren’t as honest and they polish themselves up to make a better impression.
In some cases, people use outdated or misleading photos that don’t reflect the way they look in real life. They’ll also lie about their age, occupation, or some other personal details to make themselves more desirable.
These people above don’t represent everyone online. Many people are generally honest in their profiles. Dating apps and websites also have their own security measures to verify identities and weed out frauds.
You should approach online dating with a healthy dose of skepticism, but also with an open mind.
Originally published on Quora
