Online dating - what do women expect?

Online dating is widespread today, but what are women looking for on these platforms? Here are some important insights and tips on how you can improve your chances as a man.

Chances of success and choice of online dating platform

According to a Hinge study, the chances of success on dating apps are rather low: only one in 500 swipes leads to a phone number exchange, and 81% of users do not find a long-term relationship. There are more women than men on apps like Bumble and Tinder, which influences the dating culture. When women outnumber men, the culture becomes less monogamous and more permissive, while a surplus of men leads to a more traditional, monogamous culture. Women on these platforms are often treated as sex objects rather than potential romantic partners.

The choice of platform is also important: LemonSwan, Parship and ElitePartner are geared towards serious dating, while Tinder and Bumble are often used for non-committal dates. However, many women also want to find a partner for life on these apps.

Important characteristics and behaviors in online dating

Women often have higher expectations than men. They are looking for a reliable, supportive partner who leaves room for personal development. Attractiveness alone is not enough; good communication, authenticity, self-confidence and above all humor are also important. Men should make an effort in online dating and show genuine interest in the personality of women. Superficial compliments, standard messages and sexual pick-up lines are unattractive. Mutual understanding and eye level are crucial.

Profile design

Whether it swipes to the right or to the left is decided in the first few seconds. Your first image must therefore be appealing. The choice of pictures is crucial. The information you provide in your profile is also important. Even if your picture is convincing, it can still fail if you write strange things in your bio.

Clarity about your intentions

Women are looking for a partner who meets their individual standards and with whom they can shape their lives. Specify in your profile what you are looking for, be it just an affair or casual dates or something more serious in the sense of a long-term relationship. This will drastically increase your chances of finding the woman who meets your expectations. The more specific you are about what you are looking for, the more attractive you appear to women. Many men on these platforms do not know exactly what they are looking for, are only interested in flings or want to keep all their options open. From my own experience and that of other women, I can tell you that most women on online dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble and Hinge are more likely to give men a chance if they state that they are looking for a committed relationship and want children.

Conclusion on online dating

Women often have higher expectations and look for specific qualities and behaviors. A well-designed profile, authenticity and clarity about your intentions can increase your chances of success. I'll give you tips on how best to write to women to give you the best possible chance of meeting them in the next blog post!