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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You finally did it. You got up the nerve to text that cute guy you met when you were out last weekend. So you may have had a few (too many) drinks, and it may have been 1 am, but you texted him. And this wasn’t just any text. Oh no – it was a booty call text. The best part? You were successful! He got the message – and you got exactly what you were looking for.
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