Ok guys, let's do a fun game. Post an online dating profile here that brought up some red flags for you. Then either state what the red flags were, or give your own translation of it. The goal here is both for fun and to help other spot red flags better. Obviously, no identifying details in the profiles, but that shouldn't be an issue with how 99% of them are written.
I'll start out first: Here's one I just saw on match that brought up a ton of red flags (I've highlighted them below). First thing, the girl had 25 pictures on her profile, with her being the center of attention in nearly every one. Whenever I see that, "histrionic" is the first thing that comes to mind. She's attractive, I'd say a 7.5. In each one, she had this big fake smile, and many of them were her with her over-primped dogs, and she had trophies and awards with them. Definitely a winner!
Here's her profile, along with my translations:
I am OCD, manipulative, erratic, co-dependent and crazy. Because I am a crazy b1tch, I got myself into way too many bad situations, and am looking for some fantasy guy with some impossibly long checklist of things (but will settle for an AFC that makes me feel good, until I get bored of him). I am extremely insecure and when I'm in a relationship I will totally cling and become co-dependent. But, I expect you to fawn me with attention. I have a lot of love to give -- and if you don't take it I'll get pissed off and cut your tires. Just need to find the AFC who doesn't spot the red flags.
Since I'm histrionic, I love talking about myself, so PLEASE ask me questions and fawn me with attention.
Oh, and I almost forgot: ME ME ME ME ME.
I'll start out first: Here's one I just saw on match that brought up a ton of red flags (I've highlighted them below). First thing, the girl had 25 pictures on her profile, with her being the center of attention in nearly every one. Whenever I see that, "histrionic" is the first thing that comes to mind. She's attractive, I'd say a 7.5. In each one, she had this big fake smile, and many of them were her with her over-primped dogs, and she had trophies and awards with them. Definitely a winner!
Here's her profile, along with my translations:
My interpretation:I am easy going, smart, driven, spunky, independent and weird. I have been hurt way too many times and am looking for the real deal. I am extremely compassionate and when I'm in a relationship I give it my all. But, I expect the same in return. I have a lot of love to give. Just need the right person.
I am OCD, manipulative, erratic, co-dependent and crazy. Because I am a crazy b1tch, I got myself into way too many bad situations, and am looking for some fantasy guy with some impossibly long checklist of things (but will settle for an AFC that makes me feel good, until I get bored of him). I am extremely insecure and when I'm in a relationship I will totally cling and become co-dependent. But, I expect you to fawn me with attention. I have a lot of love to give -- and if you don't take it I'll get pissed off and cut your tires. Just need to find the AFC who doesn't spot the red flags.
I need someone who is gullible, weak, compromising, caring (of me, yay), and thoughtful (of me, yay again!). Of course I like to be spoiled, you fvcking idiot. Me communicating and you listening is key in a relationship. Therefore I am most interested in someone who is willing to fawn me with attention, listen to me whine, and buy me things, all without me having to give up sex or commit too much.I need someone who is open minded, strong, determined, caring, and thoughtful. I'll admit that I like to be spoiled. But who doesnt? Communication is key in a relationship. Therefore I am most interested in someone who is willing to be friends first.
I'm looking for causing adventure and since I'm so crazy, I need someone who will be constantly there to deal with me in my life. I need someone who is not as crazy and has a life, so that I can feel some significance when I cling on to him. However, no workaholics, as he HAS to have enough time for ME (but of course).I'm looking for adventure as well as someone who will be a consistent means of support in my life. I need someone is established and successful but not a workaholic.
I'm an open book so questions are welcome.
Since I'm histrionic, I love talking about myself, so PLEASE ask me questions and fawn me with attention.
Oh, and I almost forgot: ME ME ME ME ME.