Whether you’re on Facebook or eHarmony (or, God help you, MySpace), a profile picture is pretty important when it comes to your love life. Chances are, that new guy or girl you’re convinced is the love of your life is going to look at your profile in depth. But, like it or not, no one cares what your activities are if you look like a freak in your photo. Here are ten types of profile pics to avoid making your own.
10. The Panorama. Hey, it’s great that you love traveling …

You’re in a bar or restaurant, waiting for a friend to arrive. You take out your phone to check in on Foursquare, and when the “who’s here” list pops up, you notice an incredible hottie. You look to your left. There they are, in the flesh! They’re even better looking than their picture. Do you make a move?
Five years ago, it would’ve seemed bizarre to imagine checking your phone to see what attractive strangers are in the bar with you, but today, it’s commonplace. As the web has gotten …

Ladies, I know that most of the time we think we are the more normal sex on Match.com, and that the guys are the ones who are sending messages that we refuse to answer because they range from cocky to awkward to downright creepy. But the fact of the matter is that sometimes we start making the same mistakes and stop getting answers. No matter how cute your pictures are, how normal your profile makes you seem, or how much of a catch your friends tell you that …

According to a recent Match.com poll of approximately 1,500 users across the country, 71.5% said a great photo will make them click on someone’s profile. Other reasons:
Compelling headline – 10.5%
Right Age – 14.0%
Interesting user name – 4.0%
This is not all that surprising. What distinguishes a romantic relationship from any other is sexual attraction. Yet the statistic also makes us look superficial. Apparently the ability to write good copy is not at the top of people’s lists when they’re looking for a mate (or date).
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Online dating isn’t easy for anyone. Luckily, the gay community has taken to the internet full force, creating their own social networking sites, dating sites, and even sites that are only for hooking up. However, it’s safe to say that the big name mainstream sites like Match.com, Plenty of Fish and even eHarmony may have things to offer gays that DList, Manhunt, and Gay.com don’t. But that’s not necessarily a good thing. For many gays, weighing the pros and cons of using a mainstream site may be a hotter debate …