{"id":2499,"date":"2013-11-08T16:52:45","date_gmt":"2013-11-08T16:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?2499"},"modified":"2013-11-08T16:52:45","modified_gmt":"2013-11-08T16:52:45","slug":"what-should-you-avoid-doing-on-your-online-dating-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/what-should-you-avoid-doing-on-your-online-dating-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"What should you avoid doing on your online dating profile?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Setting the wrong impression is not something you will want to do when dating online, so following the Metro's top tips on what not to do on your profile is a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>The news source began by suggesting excessive use of the phrase 'LOL' is not recommended, while lying about your height is another mistake.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, there is no point in adding a photo of you when you were younger, thinner or more attractive, as you will soon be found out upon meeting up with someone.<\/p>\n<p>Other errors include being so tight that you will not even buy your date a drink when you meet up, while online rants can also be a turn-off.<\/p>\n<p>Many people choose to add photos of them in the middle of daredevil activities such as skydiving, which is a poor idea as very little of you can be seen in these shots.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you should not get your hopes up when it comes to online dating. 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