How to Write a Matchmaking Profile
5 min read · 中文版
Whether it goes to a matchmaking group, a matchmaker or a dating site, a good matchmaking profile does two things: it makes the right person want to meet you, and it protects your privacy. Here's a structure you can use as is.
The parts of a matchmaking profile
One: the basics. Age, height, city (the city or area is enough), type of work, education, marital status and whether you have children. These are the first things people want to know, and stating them clearly saves a lot of back and forth.
Two: your life. What you do day to day, how you spend weekends, what you enjoy. Small specifics beat adjectives: "I hike most weekends and I'm learning to cook Cantonese dishes" is far more memorable than "outgoing and loves life".
Three: what you're looking for. The age range and city you have in mind, and how you feel about marriage and children. Say what you hope for, and the right people will come to you.
What to leave out
No full name, employer, home address, ID details or income figures. Matchmaking profiles get forwarded, and once that information is out you can't take it back.
Use recent everyday photos, without house numbers, licence plates or company logos in the shot; avoid ID-style photos and heavily edited ones.
For contact, start with the platform's messaging or the person who introduced you. Exchange personal contact details once you're sure the other person is real and serious.
A template you can use
First sentence: "32, living in North York, Toronto, working in software, never married, no children." Second: "I like hiking and farmers' markets at the weekend, and I'm learning to cook." Third: "I'd like to meet someone aged 28 to 35, also in the Greater Toronto Area, who wants a serious relationship that leads to marriage."
Read it back and ask yourself: could a stranger roughly picture what it's like to spend time with you? If so, it's a good matchmaking profile.
Frequently asked questions
Should a matchmaking profile mention income?
We don't suggest giving figures. Mention your type of work and whether you're working; money habits and income can come up once you know each other better.
How long should a matchmaking profile be?
Three to six sentences and a few recent everyday photos is enough. Too long and nobody finishes it; too short and it says too little.
Can my parents write my matchmaking profile?
Yes, but agree together on what goes in and which photos to use, leave out private details like your employer and address, and keep the list of expectations short and flexible.
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