We’ve all done some pretty crazy stuff in our lives so far, and let’s face it, the person you want to end up being with has got to take the good with the bad.

But does that mean you should be posting pictures of that “crazy stuff” on your dating profile?

You’ve made the decision. I’m going to sign up on a dating site and see what bites. Other ways (dating, arranged marriage, etc) just sound awful to you, and hey, it doesn’t take much effort to create and set up a profile, does it?

But what to do when you’re one among thousands of other singles looking for that special someone? How do you set yourself apart when everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, is looking for an “honest, thoughtful, funny and loving” person?

You’ve got your profile all set up and ready. Picture up? Check. Bio? Check. Information on the kind of person you’re looking for? Check. The profile is done, but are you truly making the most out of it? It’s important to personalize your profile so that you can accurately reflect yourself on this one single page among the thousands upon thousands of similar ones on ArabLounge.

Millions of Arab singles have tried Arab and religious matchmaking sites and hundreds of thousands more sign up every week. That means thousands of potential mates and serious competition for everyone. In light of this, we have taken the time to put together for you some useful tips for getting better results out of Arab matchmaking sites.

Good luck and have fun!

Headline

Along with your photo, your headline is the first thing that members see about you. You only get one first impression so it is well worth it to put some thought into how you project yourself. What is considered good is a matter of taste. Like meeting people face to face, people will draw their own conclusions based on a variety of factors.

1. Try asking a question: if possible, keep…