How many hours a day do you sleep? This fact tells a lot not only about your health, but also about your character

Someone likes to sleep more, others need fewer hours of sleep. However, this fact in both cases says something. By the way, how much do you sleep?

Sleep is a matter of several factors

We all know that the ideal duration of sleep should be 7 to 8 hours. Of course, it should be undisturbed sleep, i.e. we should not, for example, drink alcohol before falling asleep, or fall asleep illuminated by a computer or TV screen, because these are all disturbing elements that affect the quality of sleep. Last but not least, sleep and its length are also influenced by what work we do, at what time, how busy we are, i.e. how many hours of the day we can afford to sleep. However, people are different, and that’s why while some people are comfortable sleeping only a few hours a day and are relatively rested, others would not even need the mentioned 8 hours. So what does this say about one group or the other?

Short-term sleeper

People with short sleep suffer from attention disorders, it is more difficult to concentrate. They can also be hyperactive. As the Internet portal bbc.com informs, these people are generally more energetic, lively, optimistic, because they try to absorb as much as possible and make the best use of a lot of time. Due to the lack of sleep, however, they have worse combustion, which is why they also have health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disorders. As for their interpersonal relationships, they are more difficult to read by other people, often creating a deceptive image of their person, although this is not their intention. Compared to people with longer sleep, however, they have a much better tendency to manage stress, which is why they are many times more successful at work.

Long-term sleeper

In turn, these people were found to have a lower probability of attention disorders, better metabolism of sugars, specifically glucose. The incidence of health complications is lower compared to the first group, because during quality sleep our body gets rid of toxins accumulated throughout the day. Even thanks to the fact that our brain performs complete maintenance and stores memories during sleep, long-term sleepers have a better memory. From a personality point of view, however, they are more introverts, which is related either to relaxation or, on the contrary, to a lack of certain chemical substances in the brain. They can also be more prone to anxiety, depression, even schizophrenia.

So how many hours of sleep will you get from now on?

Ranking of complicated women through the eyes of men: Do you think you belong to one of these types?

Let’s be honest… From men’s point of view, we women are all complicated. But still, when you ask them about the most complicated of us, they can accurately title us.

Maybe you, dear ladies, are confused about what exactly a man imagines under the term complicated woman? Well, here’s a little preview…

A hysterical girl

“I barely lasted a year with such a woman. I liked her from the beginning, but after a while she started to stick out rolls and make a drama out of everything. Once she started an uncontrollable fit of crying and reproaches, because I looked at the other woman who was standing in front of us at the checkout. You can’t imagine the circus and shame. After that, I told her that she was hysterical and that she should sort herself out, because she won’t find a man that way,” Robo (28) described his type of complicated woman.

“Director”

This is a woman who is often a careerist, focused on work, on achieving success, likes to fit into a leading position even in a relationship. She has a tendency to do everything according to her, takes notice of her partner’s shortcomings and tries to educate him in order to prevent his weaknesses. This type was described by Miro (32) as follows: “Nothing I did was good enough for her. When we were at dinner or somewhere in society, she constantly tried to bring me up. To this day, I don’t know if you accidentally treated some complex from the past or I don’t know what. Not to mention that she was constantly pushing me to do things that were supposed to be beneficial for me. I simply felt like her son and not her partner. Terrible woman…”

The gold digger

Another type of complicated woman who proves to herself that she can seduce any man and make him do things that benefit her: “From the beginning I was literally intoxicated by her. I even thought I had found the woman of my life. She always knew how to get her way, I won’t lie, mostly through the bed. I’m only a man, I just couldn’t resist. It was only later that I realized that he knew nothing but seduction and flirting. When I once stopped to think about how much my money account was losing every month, I luckily got my wits about me and resisted sex this time. I didn’t want to end up broke because of a gold digger,” reveals Ivo (29).

The manipulator

This woman can make a man do everything she wants in a subtle way, while the man even feels that he figured it out on his own. Let’s give an illustrative example: “I don’t know how she managed it, but she was able to convince me with clever arguments to change the job, which I basically liked, just to hold a more important position, and he could be proud of who her guy is and how much money she earns.” However, when I destroyed almost all the relationships in my family because of her, I finally opened my eyes and sent her somewhere easier,” portrays another type of complicated woman, Leo (33).

Chaotic woman, schizophrenic

She never knows where she is, she’s always late, she always forgets, her house is a mess, it doesn’t bother her at all, she can’t be relied on, she likes to run away from something all the time and basically she almost never knows what she wants, because in addition to the chaos around her, she also has chaos within herself. Ondrej (30) described her to us as follows: “I did one because I thought I would please her, and she reacted by being offended. I thought there was going to be a problem and she was smiling. I’m a guy and I don’t mind the mess that much, but when the dirty dishes in the sink and laundry in the basket piled up, I couldn’t help but notice and go do it for her, because if I had waited for her to notice sooner, I probably wouldn’t have made it. However, when she began to regularly accuse me of saying things that I never said and began to perfectly twist my words, I seriously thought about it and then realized that even being good in bed is not going to help here. What if he doesn’t have his head cleaned up?”

Erotic short stories: This perverted desire fell out of my conservative husband after seven years

I’ve loved my husband for years and it won’t be any other way. However, I didn’t care about his request…

Adam and I have an ideal marriage. Despite the fact that we have been living under the same roof for more than seven years, we understand each other perfectly.

As for sex life, my man preferred the classics. Therefore, any experiments simply did not belong in our bedroom. When I tried to suggest something, he always told me that he is not very good at such things. Personally, it didn’t bother me too much because he was always able to satisfy me enough that I ended up not needing any extreme positions.

On his birthday, he surprised me like this…

I received a vibrator from my friends a year ago, which I occasionally tested during my husband’s business trips. But he didn’t know about it, at least until that evening. I surprised him with dinner and he surprised me with my own vibrator, which he suddenly pulled out in bed. He said he happened to find it in my drawer, and I remembered that I had just put it in there last time. I thought he would have a problem with that, but I was wrong.

He suggested we do it differently that night years later. His idea excited me so much that I immediately agreed. But when he put a wet vibrator in my hands and told me to shove it in his ass, I felt sick. He claimed that he was only turned on by the fact that I had him inside me before. However, I didn’t find it sexy, but I let myself be talked into it. I didn’t recognize him, but when I saw that he was enjoying it, I bit my tongue. I knew I was doing it for the last time.

The sex position that makes men feel like gods: Women achieve their best orgasms in this position

The position where men feel like gods and women achieve their best orgasm. Thanks to this view of a woman, they are much more active.

A position that makes men feel like gods

Men love to experiment in sex, but what is important is that they always need to feel like men when changing sexual positions. Today we are talking about a position where they even feel like gods. It is masculine and gives them the opportunity to get to know the female body perfectly. On the one hand, they have a view of the entire female lines, on the other hand, they have deep penetration “in their hands”. This is the scissor position in which women, by the way, achieve the best orgasm. And this is precisely the reason that leads them to greater activity.

Experienced lovers do not let her go

Lovers who know best with women do not allow this position. In addition to the mentioned deep penetration, they are available to stimulate the female clitoris, which is a double hit and the way to orgasm.

“I love when a woman is as straddled as possible and allows me to penetrate as deeply as possible. The way her body moves, and especially the female breasts, is a sight for the gods. Definitely the best for me,” says Robo (39).

“In this position, I achieved the strongest female orgasm I had ever heard of. It’s a great feeling and if it’s mutual, it’s definitely an experience you want to repeat,” Peter (29) does not hide his desires.

“The scissor position is ideal if you both have a certain animality in your blood and love to achieve more orgasms. It’s a great ending to night castles with a never-ending climax,” concludes Michal (35).

A sex game that only the best lovers know how to play: Men get their way with it, even if it doesn’t seem like it at first

If you want to play and screw a man, do it only with the best interest in mind. A sexual game, the end of which will be a pleasant climax for both.

Women sometimes like to play with men, but it is not always appropriate. But there is a way that even men themselves “forgive” them, and that is if it is a sexual game, which is also called “cat and mouse”.

A game of cat and mouse

At first you can tease the man, ideally in public and at the same time secretly to make it exciting. But don’t let him go any further. A little is enough for men and they will never refuse an offer of sex. However, what they would expect from you will not suddenly happen. This will “disappoint” them a little, but it will be even better when, after a few minutes, the man finds out that it was just a game and that you really like him.

Men will find their way around her, even if it doesn’t seem like it at first

It doesn’t seem like it at first, but the men come into their own in this game. The rules of the game are determined by the woman and they are very happy to submit when it comes to sex. So you can decide for yourself what you will surprise your pet with and what you will pack for him. In this role, you can transform into a woman you are not normally and afford much more. Be confident and show him that you can be the best lover. Whether it’s striptease, lap dancing or choosing a sexual position, do everything with the greatest taste. The more exciting you feel yourself and the more you enjoy it, the more excitement you will bring to your bed pleasures.

Erotic short stories: My husband surprised me with an unusual gift. Thanks to this thing, our sex took on another dimension

My husband always knew how to please me and at the same time please himself. However, I did not expect such a gift at all.

It was no sex tool, no underwear. My husband was finally more creative.

I love books and although my husband has never had a relationship with books or art in general, he knows that I cannot imagine my day off without a good book. What he did therefore pleasantly shocked me. Since he didn’t want to wait until Christmas, he gave me a present before the holidays.

He gave this to me

We both spent our free time sometimes in our own way, but a few times it happened that he didn’t go to football and instead wanted to spend the whole evening with me. But I was grateful for an hour of solitude, without children, in my little private library. He didn’t blame me, but I knew he was sorry. One evening he came with a gift that was tastefully tied with a red bow. There was a book hidden under the wrapping paper that I didn’t recognize. He took my hand into the bedroom and told me to open it randomly. I love games and that’s why I listened to him. He wanted me to read what was written on that page and at the same time demonstrate the whole thing.

At that moment I realized that it was a sexual short story, but it was written in an incredibly sensual way. I was excited and he was doubly excited. We did exactly what was on the page I opened. It was sexy, kinky and yet perfect. Since that evening, I have associated the pleasant with the useful. Almost every evening we found time for a joint “goodnight story.” Fortunately, the book has more than 200 pages.

Erotic short stories: I gave a man an intimate Christmas present: It’s a shame that it ended up in the wrong hands

This year’s Christmas Eve was not exactly something that our reader Radka (28) will remember fondly. Thanks to an unconventional gift for her husband, she caused herself a shame she didn’t expect…

A special Christmas gift for an anniversary

“I thought for a long time about a suitable gift for my husband Richard (30). During the 10 long years that we have been together, I have given him many such necessary, traditional Christmas gifts. This year, on the tenth anniversary of our relationship, which began exactly on Christmas, on Christmas Eve, I wanted a literal bomb for him. Something that he definitely wouldn’t expect and that would get him. So I decided to give him something to spice up our love life. Richard is a real expert in sex and we tried a lot of things, but we weren’t so good at erotic aids. Of course, except for the vibrator, which we liked to use. I bought my husband a whole set of sex toys for him and her. There was literally everything there, and believe me, it also cost a lot of money – However, I was looking forward to how she would look when she opened the gift. We will just add that it was definitely not a bad idea, but more than welcome. After all, many people would dream about this, don’t you think?

“But a mistake crept in”

However, since Radka and Richard still lived under the same roof with his parents, they traditionally had dinner together. He and his mother-in-law also wrapped Christmas presents together every year. Of course, Radka packed her special one for her son in advance so that she wouldn’t see it and her mother-in-law would never even pick up what she bought. However, due to some oversight, two gifts of the same shape and size wrapped in the same Christmas paper were left on the table. “I remember just jumping back and when I went back to my mother-in-law and the presents, without thinking for a second I grabbed the present I assumed was for Richard and hid it in my closet. Who could have guessed at that moment that the mother-in-law’s gift for her husband would be wrapped almost unrecognizably,” our reader Radka is still scratching her head.

Shame for a hundred years, but fun for the husband

Of course, Radka planned to give this gift to Richard alone in her room after the official unwrapping of the gifts. However, she also had one ready for him that his parents could see. After the festive dinner and the arrival of the rest of Richard’s family, his sister, with her husband and two children, they got down to business. “Everything was completely traditional and normal, until the moment when the mother-in-law gave a gift to her husband and he unwrapped a set of erotic aids intended for his son. If you could see the red and uncomprehending faces around me, plus the in-laws, who had probably never seen any of this in their life and never used it at all… I had no choice but to grab a box with erotic aids of all kinds, admit the color, apologize, that there was a mistake, to bring the real mother-in-law’s gift, and to spend the rest of the evening in embarrassment, until I collapse from shame for a hundred years, alone in my bedroom. Surprisingly, my husband found it more than funny. He even wanted to try one of those toys that evening,” adds a still embarrassed Radka. Her lesson at the end of the story: “Definitely don’t put intimate gifts under the Christmas tree when you live with your husband’s family. Leave them alone for a while, whether it’s Christmas or not.’

Erotic stories: I broke my New Year’s resolution regarding sex on the first day: Was this man to blame?

Laura thought that fulfilling this New Year’s resolution would be a piece of cake for her. However, she did not count on the fact that she will meet someone who will not be so easy to stay with…

New Year’s Eve party full of surprises

There is really more than enough going on at such a New Year’s Eve party. Our reader Laura (30) also knows her own story. “Year after year I repeat to myself that this time it will just be about having fun with my friends in the middle of a great party and an equally friendly kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Well, year after year, wonder the world, I wake up in the morning in my bed, but not alone. Don’t get me wrong… I’m single and I don’t deal. When I feel like it and have a suitable male object that would be worth the sin, I just do it. And both were present at my last three New Year’s Eve parties. So it just worked out. But this year, with the arrival of my thirties, I kind of re-evaluated my behavior and told myself that this year’s New Year’s celebration will turn out differently. I made a New Year’s resolution to wake up this New Year’s morning without a random acquaintance in my bed.’

It was supposed to be a piece of cake until he showed up…

Laura thought it was nothing. Besides, there was no one she really fancied at this year’s New Year’s Eve party. Although it is said that with alcohol, the taste somehow appears and strengthens itself, even if it is a not very sexy male object. “Fulfilling this New Year’s resolution seemed more than easy from the beginning. Until the man appeared at the door, for whom I had gone to the capital years ago and changed my entire life, only to be replaced by a sexier model. That man was the reason why I haven’t started a normal functioning relationship since then and decided to just have fun with men. When I saw Filip standing in the doorway alone and so sinfully sexy, all that anger, reinforced by alcohol, surfaced again. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen him or wanted to hear anything about him, and he shamelessly marches right in front of me with his sexy innocent Hollywood smile and sex tape to spare.”

New Year’s morning in an old-new dress

However, the more the man of her dreams followed Laura, the more nervous she drank. When the moment came when the seconds to the new year began to count down to zero and everyone turned to someone to wish each other, suddenly Filip grabbed her head, pressed her body against his and just kissed her: “I I don’t understand what it was, but suddenly all that anger, combined with alcohol, nervousness and the festive moment, turned into a repressed sexual desire. That was the only thing I could think about the whole taxi ride to his bed. Even though I knew I was making a mistake and even that I was breaking my New Year’s resolution, I had the best sex like the good old days and enjoyed every single moment of the rest of the night. It had only one flaw… To recover, quickly sober up and realize that on another New Year’s morning I’m waking up (this time in a stranger’s bed) with a man, not alone as I had planned. At least I didn’t deal with a casual acquaintance, this is how I fell into it again. All bad…,” she evaluated.

Men revealed when they will never leave a woman: This is key for us in a relationship

There is a prototype of a woman that men will never leave. Do you know what is really important to them in a relationship to stay in? It’s not all about good sex.

Healthy self-confidence, understanding and respect

“The perfect prototype of a woman in my opinion? One who is healthy self-confident, considerate of my own needs in a relationship and has no problem seeing me at lunch with a colleague, for example. Most women simply cannot do this and even though they are not in any danger, they make a scene because of it. What I think it’s directly related to low self-esteem. That’s why these things are extremely important to me.” (Erik, 28)

Expressions of desire, affection and wanting

“I think women often think that we men don’t need caressing or other physical displays of affection. But that’s stupid. We need it just as intensely as women. And when a woman shows us desire, feelings of wanting, she’s not above it. That’s in in my case something, why then I definitely keep it with me.” (Lukáš, 31)

Trust and support

“For me, the ideal woman is one in whom I feel that I can trust her, I can lean on her. At the same time, when I know that she respects me, supports me and approves of what I do. I feel that many women have tendencies to compete in a relationship and that’s anything but bearable. Especially in the long run.” (Boris, 34)

A radical change in your love life and new perspectives in the career sphere: if you were born under this sign, beware

Big changes in the emotional world, love life, but also in career matters. All this is waiting for one winter sign. Does it also apply to you?

Hasty decisions are ones to avoid

A huge upheaval in their emotional life and love sphere is something they will definitely not miss. Until now, they have been groping in a dysfunctional relationship, but that will change now. They will finally understand that they have to think mainly about themselves and not about what others say to themselves. They want to appear balanced, satisfied and happy in front of everyone. However, they often do it just by eye, which is a problem for themselves. Then they can’t really relax, they pretend a lot of things to the team and are not themselves.

They realize what is really important to them and start to behave accordingly. They will crave some time alone and really enjoy it. In this phase, they get to know themselves more deeply and it will help them a lot in their progress. This will also be reflected in the career sphere, where they will finally devote themselves fully to the things that they have been putting off for a long time, but which will help them with the progress they have wanted for years.

Not only a promotion, but a new position will be what they will not miss. They will also significantly improve their salary, which will please them. All this awaits people born under the sign of Capricorn. However, they should be careful about all hasty decisions and things that they embark on to think carefully first. Then luck will favor them.

The most flirtatious women were born under this sign: Beware of them if you are interested in something permanent

They are extremely seductive, attractive and I guess every man will look for them. They have a special aura around them that makes them sexually attractive in all respects.

They know exactly how to stroke a man’s ego and win men over immediately

Everyone has their own dating style, but it’s true that some people have a natural charisma and charm. You know the type. They always have a joke or story on hand that is sure to make others laugh, they never lack that perfect smile on their face, and they also always seem to know how to charm another person with flattery.

They are great speakers, they love to flirt, they do not lack a sense of humor, but also elegance and grace. Whoever they meet, they have something to say. They always have a large group of people around them, especially those who admire them.

These women are definitely among the most expressive signs of the zodiac, and yet they are extremely flirtatious. Men are thus naturally attracted to their radiance. Confidence is half the battle when it comes to reaching out to another person. And these fun-loving signs definitely don’t miss that. This is because most of the time they don’t see what they are doing as flirting, even though it is. They know exactly how to caress a man’s ego, and they immediately win men over and wrap them around their finger.

We are talking about women born under the sign of Leo and Libra. However, if you are planning something more than just one night with them, you better think it through. They are not really built for long-term relationships. They have to fall head over heels in love, and it doesn’t happen that often.

He wanted to leave me for someone else, I allowed him and didn’t fight for him at all: But for this reason I had to do it

Klaudia had been with Rob for 3 years when he surprised her by admitting that he didn’t know where they were going and that he was starting to feel something for another woman. It was a shock for her, she did not expect it, but she reacted paradoxically very calmly. She was proud and let him go without a fight. It seemed right to her then, after a while she found out that she shouldn’t have given up so easily.

I have always been restrained in expressing my feelings

Klaudia was a woman who had her pride. She didn’t have to prove that people belonged to her. She wasn’t jealous and she didn’t show her feelings to okato. If someone wanted to be with her, she didn’t need to constantly prove to him that she was the right one for him: “It was the same with Rob. He simply entered my life, we were attracted to each other. In the beginning it was love with everything that belongs to it, that period of falling in love and flattery on his part, I took it as a part of it. However, I was different in expressing my feelings, moderate, if you can call it that. But I never had the feeling from his side that I was mad at him,” describes Klaudia at the beginning, who was taken aback by his unexpected confession after three years of relationship.

That’s just how I felt at that moment

One evening, Robo surprised her by admitting that he doesn’t even know how she feels about him. It is said that it does not show in any way and their relationship has reached the point where he does not know if they should be together. Finally, he also admitted that a woman suddenly appeared in his life, who claims to be in love with him, and he is also starting to feel something for her: “Inside, I was surprised, maybe even in shock. But it didn’t last long. I collected my pride and answered him that if this is all he wants to tell me and what he wants to confess, then fine. He said, he can take things from my apartment and go to see her. That’s just how I felt at that moment,” says Klaudia, who decided to leave the past three years behind and start a new life stage, temporarily without a man by her side.

Don’t mince your words if you love, drop your pride if you must

Well, it didn’t take long when certain things were going on in her head. In her memories, she was going back to the time when they were in love with each other. Then also to the stage of their relationship, when it became a bit mundane, but love, peace, understanding and mutual respect still resided in it. Today, she knew about Rob that he and the woman in question were engaged and would get married soon: “At one point I realized that he was a great man and maybe he just needed reassurance from me that I still loved him and that I knew where we are heading together. I had to admit to myself that I gave up on him too quickly. That I let the other one go too easily, that I simply gave up without a fight because of pride, because of my natural nature. I shouldn’t have done that. I had to fight for him, for our relationship. Why? Because I really loved him,” admits Klaudia at the end of her story, who advises other women through her story: “Don’t mince your words, if you love, throw away your pride if you have to, if you know it will save the relationship you really care about .”

Online profile: We have 8 tips for you on how to create one

Everyone is on the internet and everyone has an online profile somewhere. However, if you want to find love, your dating profile is your most powerful weapon. We decided to get some guaranteed tips for you directly from the most professional – from the users themselves.

Helping singles find happiness is our daily job. We therefore know how a well-filled online profile will increase your chances. But who is the real expert on what singles are interested in, what profiles and photos don’t get many reactions, and what happens if someone is lying? But you – the users of the Partner level. So we organized a survey to which you answered. And here is the most important thing:

Online profile is your strongest weapon

68% of our survey respondents update their profile information only in cases where something significant changes in their lives. 21% even admitted that they never update their profile.

So the first rule is – take care of your profile on the first try. Online profile is your strongest weapon in the world of online dating, so don’t underestimate it!

Less (information) is not always more

Do you believe that silence is golden? In some situations we definitely agree with you! However, if your online profile does not contain enough information, you will significantly worsen your chances of getting to know each other. According to 28% of our users, profiles that are too brief are what have no chance of reaching them.

So, if you are serious about your intention to meet through an online dating agency, provide enough interesting information about yourself. Just stick to a few basic rules and avoid mistakes.

Activities, hobbies and interests

Do you love hiking, crochet, are you passionate gardeners, cat breeders, travelers to castles and chateaux, or do you cultivate a top couch sport with a specialization in knowledge competitions? Write it all in the profile! According to our users, the list of favorite activities is in the top three most interesting data (along with photo and age data).

After all, everyone wants to meet someone with whom we are compatible and to spend time together to the fullest. So give people a chance to imagine what your time spent together could look like. You may be pleasantly surprised by how many people you will suddenly have a lot in common with.

Be positive

According to 23% of men from our survey, negativism is the second biggest problem with women’s online profiles, after lack of information. So if you need to complain about failed past relationships, family problems or an annoying job, your friends and maybe a glass of red are ideal for this purpose – definitely not your online dating profile.

Here, after all, you want to appear welcoming, optimistic, as someone open to new experiences, experiences and love. We do not tell you, but it goes without saying that you should transform yourself at all costs. If you can’t bring yourself to have a relaxed attitude, maybe it’s just not the right time to start looking for a new relationship.

Are you really that sexy?

We direct this tip primarily to the male part of those interested in getting to know each other. If you are interested in how to really impress women, let’s put it this way: you won’t attract many partners by strumming a sexy string. If you present yourself as an ideal man and your online profile is brimming with sexual energy, up to 31% of women surveyed will close it without any interest in getting to know you better.

Just for the sake of interest, men definitely don’t mind women’s profiles, and only 6% of the survey participants would not approach the owner of such a profile. But for men, in the world of serious online dating, it’s not sex that sells, but personality.

Start the spell checker

Would your former Slovak teacher faint if she saw your dating profile? We recommend that you fire up one of the programs for checking grammar and spelling. Right after the lack of information and profile eruptions of sexual energy, the biggest profile faux pas is unmistakably bad grammar.

Improving your information? You are making a mistake

Are there lies in your profile, or does it tell the absolute truth about you and do you bet your scout honor on it? 31% of the participants in our survey have already experienced a meeting where the reality surprised them. I guess we don’t need to talk about the fact that the second date did not take place in the vast majority of cases.

Photos, photos, photos

A photo is the first thing online dating users look for in a profile. Up to 26% of men and 25% of women would not click on a profile without a photo. Therefore, if you do not have a photo uploaded in your online profile, you are missing out on a full 1/4 of potential suitors. And what if there is someone worth it among them?

Profile on an online dating site – how to impress at first sight

Online dating is popular, but definitely not easy. What advantages and pitfalls it brings are summarized in our article Online dating – unlimited possibilities or a painful path? The first look at online dating is precisely the user’s profile, but considerable demands are placed on it. The profile should be interesting, at the same time true, authentic and should reflect the personality and what the person is looking for. But how to achieve all this in a relatively limited format? Here are some tips and tricks.

The photo is alpha and omega.

Online dating sites are a place where the quantity of potential candidates is filtered based on photos, which is where it all starts. As shallow as this selection is, that’s just how online dating works. If a photo is to attract attention, it must be relevant and somewhat unconventional. Have a photo of you cooking, baking a cake, hiking, skating or cycling. According to surveys, this type of photo receives up to 40 percent more messages than photos with only a face. The most successful photos on dating sites are those where a person is doing interesting activities, with pets or while traveling. On the contrary, photos with a person with alcohol receive far fewer reactions. It is good to be careful with photos of the opposite sex or with children, even if they are family members, because it can appear more unclear and scare away potential applicants.

A profile that is general is fine. However, specific is best.

Anyone who has ever been on a dating site knows that in addition to the photo, the description below can also be quite interesting. Well, not necessarily always. Many descriptions are, so to speak, copied. Enumeration of general characteristics, and list those that you expect in the person you are looking for. You probably won’t offend anyone, but you probably won’t impress anyone either. It is good to be more specific. Instead of listing all your good qualities, it is better to choose only a few and describe them in more detail. Instead of a blunt “I enjoy sports”, it is better to state, for example, “I have liked to swim since I was a child and recently I have been training intensively for a triathlon”. The same goes for the blunt “I like to read”, try replacing it with specific authors, genres and why you like them. There are no limits to the description, and of course the more engaging, the better. It is possible to describe your hobbies as traveling through a specific experience that a person has from a trip. Hitchhiking, camping, non-traditional travel experiences.

It is better not to fill in the information than to lie.

As with photos and personal information, people tend to manipulate them to some extent. Why add something somewhere and take something away, for example height, age or weight. According to surveys, people on their profiles add three centimeters to their height, lose two kilograms and report that they are one to two years younger. It is not necessary to fill in everything on the profile, so things that a person does not want to admit to do not need to be mentioned, better than lying. A lie has short legs, and the truth will most likely be revealed at a potential first face-to-face meeting anyway.

Briefly and clearly.

Even if the description on the profile doesn’t lie, few people want to read cute essayistic works there. Searchers mostly only spend a minute or two on the profile, and the length of the text needs to be adapted to that. If it’s a bio/advertisement of some kind, five shorter sentences is the ideal length. Of course it depends on the type of online dating site. Some give space for more branched sentences, but some don’t even allow you to write more than a certain number of words in terms of content.

Even though creating an ideal profile may sound difficult and even unrealistic, you can’t go wrong if you are truthful and especially authentic, because this is what weighs the most during a personal meeting anyway.

The sperm donor became a happy father and husband

She was 42 years old and wanted her own child very much, but due to a genetic disorder she had already lost two sons (the first died of her as a four-month-old baby, the second lived to be 14 months old). She was extremely distressed by the tragedies that befell her. Despite this, she did not stop desiring another child, and the fact that she was without a partner did not stop her from trying to fulfill her maternal needs.

But at the same time, she was very afraid. She was aware of the 25% risk that the genetic disorder would reappear. But in the end, she made up her mind and decided to contact a sperm bank, where she could choose the right one from a list of several dozen anonymous donors.

Accidental father

The donor she finally chose described in his profile that he was cheerful and carefree, with a high work ethic. In addition, he was in excellent health. The whole process went well and the result was a little girl whom Aminah named Leila. She was born on August 14, 2012, weighed less than four kilograms and was completely healthy.

But the grandmother did not like that the child would never know his biological father, so they found a donor with the help of a sperm bank. Scott (that’s the nice blond’s name) approached the meeting. They saw each other for the first time shortly after the little angel’s first birthday.

Random love

At first, both parents were very nervous about it, but they fell in love at first sight, and after a few meetings, Scott wrote an email to “his beauties” that he wanted to meet regularly, preferably every week. Soon, however, they saw each other almost daily, and mutual sympathy (not only between father and daughter) grew. They did not know each other and spent Christmas together. Scott turned out to be a caring father and a great person. Somehow naturally they began to form a family, because everyone felt it.

Today they are still together, loving, happy and healthy.