On this episode, Ted and Patrick are joined by Alina, a dating coach. They go over the do's and don'ts of a dating profile (with examples!), how to choose the best photos for the apps, and why you might not be getting matches. Then, they improve the profiles of two of our listeners! Enjoy.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:17 - Why Alina may sound familiar

03:30 - Quality and Quantity

04:50 - The initial reaction to Ted's profile

06:18 - Ted's shirtless photo + why it was bad

08:23 - How do you adjust women's profiles to get higher quality matches?

10:51 - Choosing photos that represent you well

12:50 - Different levels of connection

13:57 - READ the profiles!

15:26 - Patrick can't handle it anymore

16:00 - How profiles differ between men and women

17:25 - Good vs Bad examples

20:42 - The first picture must be a selfie/portrait, #2 = Full body

22:36 - You can't be lazy with your profiles

24:19 - Bad photo examples

25:53 - Male friends should go on photograph sessions

27:30 - The other pictures must tell us about your life

28:45 - The wrong way to present your life

31:57 - Should women post their children? What about men?

34:46 - Alina's profile if she was lazy

37:00 - If you don't have the pictures you MUST invest time to get them

39:08 - Do men need to be told what's attractive about them?

42:08 - Write what you are looking for

46:42 - Our first volunteer (kyle)

47:55 - The photos had potential, he just needs to show it

48:30 - The first photo needs to not be so close up

49:08 - Kyle's written descriptions and more photos

50:09 - Your profile gives off subconscious signals

50:43 - How guys can show off their body

52:31 - Don't be too specific in your descriptions

54:21 - The music is appealing, but it's not about him? + Better photos

55:47 - We want to see you - not your friends

57:04 - How Kyle's profile should look

58:25 - Examples of a bad profile

59:35 - Choosing questions on Hinge

01:03:53 - The impact of better photos

01:04:48 - Volunteer #2 (Will)

01:05:14 - The pictures Will chose

01:06:37 - The description

01:07:37 - He has to give more information, but in a certain way

01:09:44 - Instead of writing about selfies - learn to do it!

01:10:56 - The second part of the description (+ a huge mistake)

01:12:11 - This profile could be so interesting with a few tweaks

01:14:10 - Additional photos of Will

01:15:44 - Alina's version of his description

01:18:11 - Give us feedback Kyle and Will!

01:19:52 - Alina's singles party

01:22:31 - Where to find Alina

01:23:13 - B-Roll (Color coordinating, sex party clothes, and Patrick committing crimes)