A dating coach reviewed a 27-year-old's Bumble profile and said he should ditch the sunglasses and dog photo

Julia NaftulinSep 21, 2021, 20:21 IST

Jeremy told Insider he's looking for a relationship.Insider

Jeremy, a 27-year-old corporate communications professional, had his Bumble profile reviewed by a dating coach for Insider's Dating App Clinic.
Expert Rori Sassoon said Jeremy should swap out dog-centric photos with shots of himself, and avoid photos where he's wearing sunglasses.
Sassoon said Jeremy's "vibrant personality" shown through his profile because he showed off his interests.

Jeremy, a 27-year-old corporate communications consultant, volunteered to have his Bumble profile reviewed for Insider's Dating App Clinic, a new series where we ask experts how to revamp your dating profiles to increase your chances of finding a match. Jeremy asked Insider to keep his last name private to maintain privacy.

Jeremy told Insider he's using Bumble and Hinge to find a relationship. In a match, he's looking for someone with honesty, a sense of humor, and empathy. Jeremy said his deal breakers are poor problem-solving skills, vanity, and envy.

"I am a kind, easy-going individual who values open communication and is always willing to offer a helping hand to a neighbor, friend, or stranger," Jeremy said.

Rori Sassoon, an NYC-based dating expert and co-owner of matchmaking agency Platinum Poire, told Insider how Jeremy could tweak his profile to find more compatible matches.

Off the bat, Sassoon said Jeremy's photo choices portray him as "vibrant."

Jeremy's photos show off his vibrant personality, dating coach Rori Sassoon told Insider. Insider

"Jeremy appears to have a vibrant personality, characterized by his various hobbies and bio," Sassoon said.

According to Sassoon, singles should show their interests visually on their dating profile, as opposed to writing about them. Choosing photos that showcase your hobbies and passions sparks interesting conversations and gives potential matches more clues into who you are.

Jeremy appears to have a vibrant personality, characterized by his various hobbies and bio, Sassoon said.

Sassoon enjoyed Jeremy's succinct and humorous approach to his written biography.

Sassoon suggested Jeremy be more specific in his bio. Insider

Sassoon praised Jeremy's mentions of his career and hobbies in his bio.

"Although his 'quiet car' reference is relatively unknown, he inserted a little nugget of his personality into the bio," said Sassoon.

Sassoon praised Jeremy's mentions of his career and hobbies in his bio.

Although his 'quiet car' reference is relatively unknown, he inserted a little nugget of his personality into the bio, said Sassoon.

While Jeremy's profile is off to a great start, Sassoon suggested he update some of his photos. She has a strict no sunglasses rule.

Jeremy should ditch the sunglasses in his profile photos, says Sassoon. Insider

"Sunglasses are for the sun, not your profile. Let's see those eyes," said Sassoon.

Instead of using a photo to showcase his furry friend, Jeremy should add a full body photo that also highlights his face, said Sassoon.

Though Jeremy's dog is adorable, Sassoon says Jeremy should swap the photo for one of himself. Insider

"Jeremy's profile states he is looking for a relationship, yet these photos would suggest the opposite. Although his photos are captured in a variety of settings, they look more humorous than serious," said Sassoon.

She said the single photo of Jeremy with his dog and Santa Claus will suffice.

Sassoon tells all of her clients to use only photos of themselves, and to skip group photos.

Jeremy's profile states he is looking for a relationship, yet these photos would suggest the opposite. Although his photos are captured in a variety of settings, they look more humorous than serious, said Sassoon.

She said the single photo of Jeremy with his dog and Santa Claus will suffice.

Sassoon tells all of her clients to use only photos of themselves, and to skip group photos.

Last, Sassoon suggested Jeremy be more specific about his ideal partner.

Sassoon suggested Jeremy share more photos of his face and full body. Insider

According to Sassoon, Jeremy's use of words like "vanity," "envy," and "not a problem solver" as deal breakers are too vague.

"'Does he want someone quick on her feet under pressure? Sometimes, dating app profiles can be seen as cover letters or job applications. Clearly Jeremy is looking for love, though his deal breakers sound a bit harsh," Sassoon said.

She added that Jeremy should be specific about the type of humor he enjoys, like sarcasm or a love of puns, when he says he wants a partner with "a sense of humor."

To secure more compatible matches, she suggested Jeremy reflect on what he really wants in a partner, and keep certain deal breakers to himself.

For example, instead of writing "vanity" turns him off, Jeremy could decide that for himself during a brief coffee or FaceTime date, said Sassoon.

Overall, Jeremy conveyed his hobbies and humor well in his profile. To take it to the next level, he could highlight his physical appearance and who he's looking for more clearly.

According to Sassoon, Jeremy's use of words like vanity, envy, and not a problem solver as deal breakers are too vague.

'Does he want someone quick on her feet under pressure? Sometimes, dating app profiles can be seen as cover letters or job applications. Clearly Jeremy is looking for love, though his deal breakers sound a bit harsh, Sassoon said.

She added that Jeremy should be specific about the type of humor he enjoys, like sarcasm or a love of puns, when he says he wants a partner with a sense of humor.