6 Things Iowans And Illinoisans Need To Stop Doing On Dating Apps

Cuffing season is going to be here before we know it and at this rate, there will be a lot of people un-cuffed.

Hey friends, it's the Bachelorette of the QC here. Yet again, it's been another week of losing my faith in the single population on dating apps. I know the smart, literate princes and princesses are out there but sheesh there are plenty of frogs in the mix.

Cuffing season starts (technically) in October and goes through March. It really starts whenever everyone is collectively hyped over pumpkin patches and can't stand the idea of going to one alone.

So if you're jumping on the dating apps soon, let me give you some advice so you can actually get the ball rolling on making matches.

6. Have Interesting Photos

Gym selfies, shirtless selfies, wedding pics (don't make me pick you out of a group), car selfies: they are all overdone. Take pictures with your pet or at work or doing something you enjoy. It's how to communicate your personality without words and helps us figure out if we're into you.

5. We Know You Like The Gym

The people who mention the gym once (or 5 times) in their pics and prompts on dating apps generally have the personality of a wet paper towel. If you do, get some hobbies.

4. Don't Mention Pineapple Pizza Or Getting Your Hoodie Back

I'm not sure guys realize how common this is. It's an automatic no if the profile mentions a "controversial" opinion about pineapples on pizza, a "special talent" of getting their hoodie back after you borrow it, or being "competitive in everything". Never once have I had an interesting conversation with anyone whose profile included that stuff.

3. Don't just like a photo, comment on it.

I hate starting conversations so it's much easier for me if a guy sends a comment (however stupid) on my profile to get the ball rolling. If I'm scrolling, I'll comment on a pic or prompt before I'll 'like' a picture.

2. Lying is futile.

I have a background in journalism. People are smart. You really think you're going to get away with that 20-year age lie, different name, and incorrect pic when Google exists? Be for real.

1. Don't Have A Ton Of Dating Apps

The dating world inherently sucks and the apps don't help that. Matchmakers recommend that you have one dating app and turn off the notifications for it. That's kinda what I do, but I just ignore the notifications until I forget about them for 72 hours.

Best of luck to you as we gear up for cuffing season! May the odds be ever in your favor.