Some men consider the Tinder “About” section to be optional. Some men fill this section out, while some do not. Unless you look like a male model, you need to fill out your “About” section.
While photos are certainly the most important part of your Tinder profile, if a girl is on the fence about your photos, the “About” section can get you over the hump.
The key to the “About” section is to come off as normal without being boring. Humor is a plus as well, as long as you avoid coming off as a creeper.
The “About” should be short, but give a brief and entertaining description of your life. Discussion of where you work/go to school, your goals, and your hobbies are fine. The “About” section is important for men who have gotten their Tinder pictures up to par and are still finding it difficult to attract and get matches.
Many men just do not know how to start an “About” and end up turning women off instead of turning them on.
Below are a few guidelines and examples to help you create the best “About” section you can.
The Good News
If a girl takes the time to read your “About” section, then she is intrigued by you to some extent. She may already be enthralled by your photo and is reading your
“About” to make sure you’re a normal guy. Or she may be on the fence about
The Goal of the “About” Section
The only reason you fill out your “About” section is to get more matches, more replies to your messages, and more girls messaging you first. The only other benefit to your “About” section is that it can serve as fodder when engaging in messaging conversations with girls.
The best way to accomplish your goals using the “About” section is by creating a funny fact about yourself.
Learning by Example
Instead of elaborating too much on the “About” section, I am going to give you a brief “how-to” and then different examples of each aspect of your profile.
Here are some good examples of a brief synopsis of who you are, followed by examples of funny facts and then examples of full “About” sections.
*One item to note is that your “About” section should be short, sweet, and to the point.
You should never, ever use over 200 words in your “About” section. Fewer than 50 words is preferable, but I know some of you creative fuckers are long-winded.
How to Write a Brief Synopsis of Who You Are
● Keep it simple:
These chicks just want to see a bit of normalcy and humor in your profile.
Nothing crazy is needed. Simply put in a bit about yourself. Avoid anything too quirky or corny. Quotes are also a big no-no unless done properly.
● Displaying stability:
Enjoying alcohol or partying is fine, but writing about liking to party and your drinking habits is lame. Most women desire a man who is not only stable, but also somewhat interesting. Nothing says I’m a fucking loser like your only hobby being drinking on the weekends. Men can write about their job or where they go to school, but only with brevity.
● Discuss hobbies and interests:
You do not need to be too descriptive in your Tinder bio. There is nothing wrong with being a huge fan of the sushi place down the street, but chances are most women will have no clue where that is. Be broad when writing your profile.
Instead of writing about that specific sushi place, a man could write about his affinity for sushi everywhere. This is much broader and chances are more women will be able to relate to loving sushi than loving one specific restaurant.
A simple way to get this point across is “Sushi addict” or “Sushi is my favorite food group.”
Examples of “About” Section Synopsis
Here are a few examples to clarify things for you:
“Former pro MMA fighter in both Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Thai boxing. Just recently moved to LA.”
“6'5", something like an athletic accountant with a slight alcohol problem.”
“Collector of moments, not things. Lover of adventure, sushi, and wine.”
“Manhattan, Med School, Dog Lover.”
“New York-based graphic designer. Surfing and traveling addict.”
“Graphic designer. Yoga enthusiast. Sushi is my favorite food group.”
“The least flexible guy in the yoga studio, but my downward dog is top-notch.”
A few things to take note of in these examples: If you are above 6'2", it behooves you to list your height. Telling girls about your athletic prowess in a non-douche way is beneficial. Briefly describing your job is also good. Talk of relocation or travel sparks a girl’s curiosity.
There are very small blocks of text here. Periods. Commas. Dashes. Break things up for these girls. They do not want to read a full paragraph.
Using these examples as guidelines, any man should be able to come up with a brief synopsis that attractively portrays who he is.
*If you are struggling to describe yourself, try this exercise: When you wake up in the morning, spend 15 minutes writing about yourself. You can write in a serious manner, a funny manner, whatever. Do this for a week. Then compile what you have written
and see if you can select a sentence or two for your profile. You’ll find you’re the most creative right when you wake up in the morning. Brain fog is beneficial.
A synopsis of your life can be all that you need in your Tinder “About” section.
However, you can increase the response rate to your messages and the percentage of girls who message you first by using the methods below.
Throwing a Funny Fact Into Your Profile
Throwing a funny fact into your profile is a great way to get more matches, more responses, and more girls messaging you first. The key to using funny facts in your profile is to avoid coming off like a creeper.
Instead of lecturing you on the in’s and out’s of the funny fact game, I am just going to show you some examples:
“Professional pillow fighter.”
“Ranked 4th in the world for thumb wrestling.”
“Shakira told me my hips don’t lie.”
“Runner-up at the world championship of snuggling.”
“Naked & Afraid occasionally constitutes as foreplay for me.”
“I’m a virgin.”
“World champion of warm smiles.”
These funny facts are supposed to be humorous and kind of weird. The best
topics/activities to use are pillow fighting, thumb wrestling, snuggling, and petting dogs. When coming up with your own, think along those lines.
Do not sexualize these any more than they already are. Anything past this level of sexualization will come off as creepy in your profile. Along these lines, only use the
“I’m a virgin” line if you are not a virgin. Make sure you look like a sexually active male—bordering on douchebaggery—if you decide to test it out.
In addition, the best way to start these is by stating you are either a professional or
“ranked.” Examples:
- Professional thumb wrestler.
- Professional dog petter.
- Professional snuggler.
Or
- Ranked 7th in the world for dog petting.
- Ranked 3rd in the world for pillow fighting.
By inserting a funny fact into your profile, you make girls laugh while giving them something to talk about—whether it be in the conversation you have or when she messages you out of the blue because you’re such a fucking stud muffin!
Completed Tinder “About” Sections
When you put these two aspects of your Tinder profile together, your “About”
section is completed. Here are a few examples of great completed “About” sections.
Make sure to keep the punctuation and spacing the same, but use your own quotes:
“Collector of moments, not things. Lover of adventure, sushi, and wine.
Professional pillow fighter.”
“Former pro MMA fighter in both Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Thai boxing. Just recently moved to LA. Shakira told me my hips don’t lie.”
“Manhattan, Med School, Dog Lover. Ranked 4th in the world for thumb wrestling.”
These examples all make for great Tinder “About” sections. You give the girl a glimpse of what you are about, combined with something that may make her laugh or cause her to message you first.
Make sure to avoid copying anything in this chapter. Take bits and pieces of the examples, but focus on creating your own “About” section—something that is congruent with who you are as a person. Just follow the guidelines above and you’ll be set.
Your Profile Is Complete
Now that every aspect of your Tinder profile is complete, it’s time to start interacting with the ladies.
One thing to keep in mind with regards to your Tinder profile is to always be experimenting. You need to be continually experimenting with your photos and bio until you have optimized your Tinder game to its fullest. Find out what works best for you—then find something that works better.