Stay Away From These 29 Online Dating Red Flags

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“Serial killer” pics (the chest with abs up to collarbone and nothing else, usually taken in a bathroom mirror; this reminds me of Ralph Fiennes flexing in Red Dragon and I can’t unsee serial killers in these pics).

21.

Way too much info about their sexual preferences on a non-sex-first dating site. Even if I’m into what you’re into, I don’t want to know that before I know anything else about you.

22.

Paragraphs diatribing on anything (online dating, politics, whatever). Even if I agree with them, time and place. If these paragraphs are the guy whining about why he can’t get a date, absolute hard pass. Get over yourselves, “nice guys.”

23.

Middle fingers as profile pics. It’s the douchiest. Also, awkward ex picture crops. How long ago did your relationship end? Yesterday? If so, it’s too fresh, if not, go take a bathroom selfie or something.

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The only ‘interesting’ thing they can say about themselves is that they go to the gym.

Written by Alex Cogen

Alex is a New Yorker currently living in Austin. She loves cats, grass, and latex but unfortunately is allergic to all 3. She makes mom and dad jokes more than she cares to admit (jk she'll admit it loud and proud). She isn't as funny as she thinks she is. She is the founder of thelazygurl.com.