Tinder not working out for you? Women reveal the things men always get wrong on dating apps

Online dating is a great way to find love, but the key to nailing date numero uno in the first place is knowing how to market yourself.

If you’re not having much success in the Tinder department, the problem might not be you - it’s probably your terrible dating profile.

A quick Google search on the subject reveals countless blogs and advice features detailing how to master the art of the perfect bio, the pitfalls you should avoid (hello, cliched phrases) and militant posing strategies for getting the best out of your photos.

Clearly, we’re all confused when it comes to getting it right on dating apps. There’s even a new term called ‘Kittenfishing’ that describes people who panic and get their wittier, smarter friend to pen their bio for them.

And while we’re all scared of rejection - and dying alone with our cats - it’s an unavoidable truth that 1 in 7 relationships are now forged on apps.

If you’re a single guy that’s looking for love, somewhat handily, women have decided to do you a very big favour - taking to an AskReddit thread to finally give some honest advice on the critical no-nos that make them swipe left on a dater’s profile.

From needy red flags to vainglorious photos, according to them, these are the ultimate dating blunders that all single gentlemen should avoid:

1. Saying you’re too good to be on a dating site

There’s no better way to make yourself look unapproachable than by saying you’re ‘above’ putting yourself out there on dating apps. As one Redditer writes, “If you were really too good for Tinder, you wouldn't be on Tinder.”

2. Mentioning your ex

Mentioning your life story, along with how your trust in women has been completely destroyed by a past flame, is a sure-fire way to make people swipe very, very far away from you. Women on Reddit unanimously agreed, that if you’re complaining about your last relationship, it gives off the strong vibe of, "I'm still in love with my ex and I will dump you immediately if she calls."

3. Starting the conversation inappropriately

If you’ve managed to get a match, don’t run a potential date off the rails by launching into a conversation with a crude euphemism. The answer will almost certainly be, “no, thank you”.

4. Complaining about women on dating sites

Calling out all of womankind for being shallow, hurtful and deceitful is not going to make yourself appear endearing to the opposite sex. It will probably just make you look insecure. “I can just picture getting back to back text messages round the clock if I don't respond immediately and getting called out of my name if I want to go out with friends,” one user commented.

5. Leaving your profile blank

“Leaving it blank is the worst,” says one commenter. The same goes for just listing a string of confusingly cryptic emojis.

6. Group pictures with no indication of who you are

Redditers unanimously agreed, If it’s not clear who you are, people will automatically assume you are the least attractive person in the picture. “That irritates me since it feels like you are trying to pull a bait and switch,” commented one person.

7. Being superficial

If you want to set yourself up for romantic success, don’t alienate other singletons by playing the nice guy and then pointing out a list of flaws that you simply won’t tolerate. “Claiming to be looking for someone who isn't shallow or superficial, then listing all the physical traits you have to have (e..g, no fatties, must have at least C cup breasts),” was a big no-no for one commenter.

8. Taking shirtless mirror photos

It says “I’m too sexy for my shirt.” Quite literally.