Tinder is that thing that nobody likes admitting they're a part of, yet nearly everyone has experimented with it at one time or another--whether it was for love, a good laugh, or even a confidence boost. Actually, within the last two years, the dating app Tinder has caught and spread like wildfire among young adults. The fundamentals of this dating app are truly ingenious--you can only initiate conversation with a person if you have both "swiped right" or, in other words, if there is a mutual attraction. I believe, in part, this contributes to the popularity of Tinder because it limits the rejection and blows to your ego...
Except, of course, when you end up with no matches whatsoever and are forced to acknowledge that something is not working on your end of the playing field. If you fall into this category, don't fret. Chances are, you aren't as incompatible as you fear. From a lady's perspective, here are some reasons you've yet to find your "Tinderella." (Premature rule number one: never say "Tinderella" seriously. Better yet, just don't say it at all.)
1. Your first picture was you with a group of people.
You might be the most attractive one in the middle, but you're probably the Sméagol-looking one on the end. Regardless, we don't care enough to go to your bio and figure it out.
2. Your bio specifically describes what you're looking for in a girl.
This ain't build-a-bae workshop.
3. Your first picture was you and another girl.
Is she your girlfriend? Mom, sister, third cousin twice-removed, baby momma's stepdaughter? We don't know. More importantly, we don't care. In the words of Simon Cowell, it's a no from us.
4. Your bio makes demands.
For example, "Don't bother talking to me if..." We haven't even exchanged words yet and you're telling me what to do? No thanks.
5. You have multiple near-nude photos of yourself flexing.
If you're a bodybuilder and it's your sport, that's one thing. If you're making up for lack of personality, that's another story.
6. Your bio is way too trite.
For example, "I like to laugh, I like to have fun." You do? No way. I hate laughing and having fun. Thank you Captain Obvious.
7. Your first picture is you and a baby.
Is it your sister's? Is it yours? Is it your little brother? Even if you clarify that it's not your kid in the bio, if we see a baby, chances are we won't make it to your bio.
8. You have no bio at all.
You could be a grand conversationalist but since we have nothing to go off of, we're going to assume you have the charisma of a rock and keep on swiping.
9. You can't see your eyes in any of the pictures.
Sunglasses, a photo from behind, an action shot, etc. The bottom line is you just seem shady if we can't see your eyes.
10. Your bio is your entire life story.
Of course we're interested in what your major is and where you go to school. However, you lose us at your perfect attendance certificate from kindergarten and the names of your first three fish.
11. You take mirror selfies.
Girls can't even get away from this. Mirror selfies are taboo.
12. Your first picture is your car.
What are you trying to make up for? We see the pretty chunk of metal mommy and daddy bought you, but we're not quite impressed.
