I unabashedly admit that I used and am still occasionally using dating apps. This includes, but is not limited to, Tinder, Coffee Meets Bagel, Bumble, etc. Having seen a multitude of profiles, here are some things that I've seen on guy's bios that I don't quite agree with.
1. "You must eat as much as I do."
Um, what does my appetite have to do with how compatible we are? Unless you plan to participate in a couple's hot dog eating contest, I don't see why the size of my appetite matters. I get that some people really hate it when the girl only orders a salad or is very particular about their portion size. However, unless she limits what you eat, I don't think you should care how much she eats. Personally, I would feel extremely bloated and uncomfortable if I ate more than two slices of pizza, so no, I can't eat as much as you do, but I'm fine if we happen to eat the same amount.
2. "Is chill."
I'm chill. In fact, I'm the chillest person I know, depending on the day. My point is chilling is a state of mind, and states of mind change depending on the situation. Just like being happy. Would it make sense to say "you have to be happy, always, even if I eat all your ice-cream without permission." In any case, I learned that chill is just another code-word for non-exclusive, but it's apparently socially unacceptable to write non-exclusive, so guys have adopted the word "chill." Don't you wish people would just say what they mean?
3. "Dresses well."
I'm going to show up in sweatpants because that's my definition of well. K-thanks-bye.
Just like many people I know, I have a love-hate relationship with these apps. Love because it kills time and helps me fantasize about the dying thing called romance. I also hate (please see above).
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