Getting the wording right on your dating profile can be a tricky business- certain words have connotations that you don’t want to be associated with incase your viewers make an assumption about your personality. eHarmony are here to help and have found the top ten words that have the ultimate ‘d’ factor or date factor and will grab the attention of your new man!

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If a woman is sweet, ambitious and funny- they are likely to get more men starting up a conversation with them. Men on the other hand had more attention from women if they rated themselves as physically fit, perceptive, optimistic and passionate.  

Funny is a universally attractive quality and so had the curiosity of both men and women when this was mentioned in a profile.

As a rule, women are interested more in the whole package and want to know what men think of themselves, making women more interested in men’s descriptions rather than their pictures.   

Jemima Wade, spokesperson for eHarmony.co.uk, said: “Whilst the research shows certain words serve to grab fellow daters’ attention, at eHarmony we know that daters are looking for quality dates every time. And that takes more than just a few words; it’s about finding someone with the same values, who instantly gets you. That’s why we worked with the University of Oxford to develop our Compatibility Matching System and employ scientists to keep refining and improving our algorithm to ensure it’s the best tool to help people find that extra special someone.”

So if you want to bag a man then put the following words somewhere in your dating profile and he will gravitate towards your page! 

The top 10 words with the ‘D Factor’

Sweet- No guy wants a girl who bitches about her mates behind their backs or who sees the negative in everyone they meet- they want a genuinely nice person when it comes down to it. Someone who is a good egg.

Ambitious- You are not a settler- you are willing to put in the effort to get what you want and not just take life as it stands but better it and achieve your dreams.

Thoughtful- Not just about him but also about his friends and family- it shows that you think outside the box and are sensitive to others' needs not just your own.

Spontaneous- A routine can be boring after a while- a surprise here and there keeps the sparkle alive and tells him that you are not predictable.

Physically fit- This shows that you care about your appearance and your health. Ultimately being fit is indicative of your life expectancy- so if you want to spend more time with your man in the long run then keep yourself in shape!

Funny- Laughter is the best medicine so if your date is not going great- but you like the person- laugh about it- as long as you have an attraction there- everything else can be fixed with a giggle!

Outgoing- Shyness can be intriguing at first but it soon becomes difficult to handle. Being with someone who will try new things and talks to your friends and family with ease is very appealing for a guy!

Optimistic- No one likes to date someone who is down in the dumps all the time- dating should be fun- people who embrace the embarrassments and the pitfalls with a smile are a real catch!

Hard working- This demonstrates that you don’t give up easily- even when times are hard you power through in your work and your personal life.

Passionate- It shows that when you put your mind to something you see it through- both in and outside of the bedroom!


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