: 13, 2026 6:20 pm : How to write a dating profile template
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Alyssa Dineen created a fun and effective way to build your dating profile.";"Try “Bio Mad Libs” When Creating your Dating App Profile. Online dating has become the go-to ritual when you’re first out of a relationship or when you’re finally ready to start looking for one again. There are plenty of matches out there to be had since there are so many people looking.
But how do you stand out from the rest? Alyssa Dineen
dating coach and author of the book
“The Art of Online Dating”
has the coolest
dare we say fun system
based on MAD Libs
to make creating your dating profile bio a little easier (and better!) so yours will stand out above all the others. We get that most people think writing about yourself can be extremely difficult
especially when you’re trying to squeeze it all into a 90-word limit bio box. But the best way to get someone’s attention is to have a little fun and be creative with it. Throw in some sarcastic humor and a few witty answers to those profile prompts and see what a difference it can make! Alyssa shares a few of her MAD Libs prompts to provide examples (and a laugh or two) to show the kind of engagement you need to be having on your profile. She says something like this would work really well in a dating profile when you’re describing who or what you’re looking for
“If you are picky about what kind of coffee you drink
put your phone away during dinner
and prefer Coen Brothers over Steven Spielberg
I’m your girl. I’m also interning at the local zoo. No
that’s not a euphemism. If I like you
I might let you feed the tigers with me.” Come on
isn’t that so much more fun than the typical “I like hiking and traveling
enjoy spending time with my friends and family and am looking for someone who loves to laugh”? LET THE MAD LIBS GUIDE YOU. When creating these excerpts
it can be helpful to have seven to ten adjectives to describe yourself. If you’re having trouble
Alyssa recommends asking your best friend or your mother
you know you’ll get the truth from them. It’s also helpful to jot down your favorite hobbies or interests so that you can easily pull ideas
which is how Jessica helped meld T.H.’s idea of choosing “hiking Mount Kilimanjaro” over something else. Jessica starts off with her example
‘If you’re usually up for getting off the couch
always thoughtful/generous and prefer spending time with kids/family over being on your phone 24/7
I’m a great fit. I’m also a somewhat decent snowboarder. If I like you
I might even let you pick me up when I fall getting off the lift.” This was adapted from a more generic description that Jessica had written saying that she wants someone who is funny
a little sarcastic
likes to get off the couch to do something
and is always thoughtful and kind. The MAD Libs version just seems more fun
and ideally the type of guy who would appreciate it is the kind of guy that Jessica wants. T.H. also used a good example to show her true self
mentioning her likes and work ethic
“If you’re always up to try something new
always hard work – harder play
and prefer family time always over going to temple
I’m your partner in crime. I’m also up for exploring a city without any plan or destination. If I like you
I might let you walk the city with me.” To make filling out the MAD Libs easier
Alyssa created a selection of prompts so that there’s room to change to whatever you feel works best for you. In the second excerpt
there is more of an emphasis on the activities you like to do. T.H. takes a stab at it by responding with her hobbies and interests
“I do like filling out forms
I enjoy keeping track of my steps. What I will never do is sing solo for anybody without music playing in the background. I won’t bore you with stories about politics or my divorce.” Jessica follows this with her example
“Olympic level talker
semi-professional smoothie maker
and never drink coffee.’ Then in parentheses
I wrote
‘(Trust me
I have enough energy). I won’t bore you with stories about my political views or how much I yell at my kids.’” Finally
there is one more prompt that is a little more difficult to figure out unless you see an example. Jessica chimes in with hers
“I’m an eternally optimistic and bubbly person who likes to ask a lot of questions. I read as much as I can because I’m a wannabe author who became a network news TV producer/entrepreneur. Also
I love to spend time off on travel adventures. Exploring new places and people watching is my thing.” T.H.’s last section was this
“I like to do anything outside because I’m a wannabe explorer who became an entrepreneur. Also
I love to spend time off hiking. Taking in nature and talking to the trees are my thing.” Using the MAD Libs prompts will not only help you get to the point of what you want to highlight about yourself but it will also weed out people who may not like the things you do. For example
if you mention you aren’t a fan of being a couch potato and someone loves their sofa
they already know you won’t be compatible. Thanks to Alyssa’s MAD Libs system
you’ll be saving a lot of time. Alyssa gives a few specific pointers as to certain words you don’t want to include when describing yourself
such as “kind
loyal
cute
and funny
” because pretty much everyone sees themselves as those things. There are plenty more to give yourself a bit more individuality.
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