“Hey Emily! Cool picture of you and your surfboard. I’ve always wanted to learn to surf. ” “Your dog is so cute! I have a Great Dane puppy that I’m trying to train right now. ” “Hi Jessica! I saw that you like to cook—that spaghetti in your third pic looks amazing. ”

“I love all of your travel pictures. Where’s your favorite place to go abroad?” “Wow, you seem like a foodie! What’s the best restaurant you’ve been to?” “Hi Lydia! I saw in your profile that you like to hike. Have any good trail recommendations?”

“I’m obsessed with The Office too! How many times have you watched it so far? I think I’m on rewatch #3. ” “I can’t believe you saw Arctic Monkeys live! I love that band. How was the show?” “What are the odds—I also picked up roller skating during the pandemic!”

“Those nature shots are amazing! You’re an incredible photographer. ” “You have 2 degrees?! I really admire your dedication!” “You seem so well-traveled! I’d love to visit as many countries as you have. ”

“Well, I’m here. What are your other 2 wishes?” “Are you a loan? Because you sure have my interest. ” “Let’s try a role reversal. How about you send me a pickup line?”

It can be frustrating when you send a message without getting a response, but don’t sweat it! Online dating is a numbers game. The more people you message, the more likely you are to get a response. [6] X Research source

Try to hold back on emojis, too. One or two is okay, but a message full of emojis can be a little off-putting (and hard to read).

Plus, keeping your personal info to yourself helps keep you safe, too.

If you do decide to ask someone out on a dating app, suggest meeting in a public place so they feel safe and comfortable.

Your profile is the only thing women on POF have to go off of when they’re deciding if they like you or not. Make sure it represents who you truly are! Ask a trusted friend (possibly of the opposite sex) to take a look at your profile and tell you what they think. They might have some suggestions on how you can make your profile even better. Keep in mind that the pictures on your dating profile are often 75-80% of the equation! Make sure that they represent you in the best way possible. Think about different adjectives that describe you, and try to incorporate them in your profile. Rather than saying “My apartment is super colorful,” you could say “I love home decor. I can pour through home decorating magazines for hours!”