The first step to securing a date in the virtual world is to make a solid first impression. And how do you think that works on dating apps? Sure that profile picture is crucial, but what goes along with it is equally vital and can quickly make or break a deal for you.

It literally takes a couple of seconds for someone to go from yay to nay when they are trying to zero in on a potential date. And you are not looking for ‘nay’ as an answer. That’s where your Bio comes into the picture - it can save you, or completely crush your chances of getting that left swipe.

So here’s how you can make sure that your dating app Bio checks all the basic boxes. Just start by NEVER putting these 5 things on it.

1. Stay Away From Extremities

If you are one of those who love to live by titles, we’d suggest you ditch the habit this time. Especially if you have strong opinions and don’t care about others’ beliefs, we’d suggest you hold on to your opinions for later conversations. Tags such as ‘Anti-Feminist’, ‘Alpha’, ‘Born To Lead’ are a complete no-no.

2. Stay Away From Banalities

Another bad habit most people showcase on their dating profile bios is resorting to cliches. We understand you’re trying to be “short and crisp”, but try doing that without using overused terms such as ‘Wanderlust’, ‘Bibliophile’, ‘Sapiosexual’, ‘Foodie’...yadda yadda yadda.

3. Say No-No To Unoriginal, Stale Statements

How many times have you come across a Bio that sounds similar to this - “If you want to know about me, just ask.” Never, and we mean never, take this short cut. We understand you might think it’s the perfect trick to get people to talk, but it’s totally unoriginal and screams lazy! Not only do you come across as not-so-interesting, but it’s also pretty off-putting too.

4. Keep Your Narcissism In Check

All of us want to be admired and love, but that doesn’t mean we have the right to tell people it’s that or nothing. You might think you deserve a lot of good things in life, but starting out with too many expectations at the very onset might make people think you’re too full of yourself, and that’s often a red flag most people want to avoid.

5. Don’t Pretend - To Be Perfect

While pretending (in any form) itself is a no-go area, pretending to be ‘perfect’ can do more harm than good. Try to keep things as real as you, flaws and all. That doesn’t mean you ramble about all the things you think you lack, but it definitely doesn’t mean you give birth to a completely different virtual version of yourself. No one’s perfect, remember it and forget the ones who can’t accept it.