Last updated on May 12th, 2024 at 01:16 pm
After the outrageous success of the ’Mum’ version, we decided to write a ”What to Write in Your Single Dad Tinder Bio” for the daddies out there who are also struggling with single parent dating.
Trying to write an interesting and attractive dating profile can be enough to make you sweat on its own. Let alone when you’ve got kids, that just adds another level of stress!
Should I Say That I’m a Single Parent in My Tinder Bio?
The short answer, is yes. Having children is a huge and relevant factor in your personal circumstances and dating eligibility. There’s no point hiding it now and springing it on the person later. So just say it loud and proud from the start – but we’ll tell you how to word it! Don’t fret.
Something to remember; Don’t take it personally if someone doesn’t want to date you because of your parent status. It’s a persons right to choose who they want to date and what sort of situation they’re looking for. It’s not a reflection on you, your attractiveness or anything else.
It actually saves you a lot of time, sifting out all the bad matches that would have led to complicated and messy relationships anyway.
What Do I Write in My Single Dad Dating Profile?
The best advice I can give is to keep it short and simple, and at the beginning of your bio to get straight to the point;
“Mike, 29 Dad to a little girl, 4. I fix cars in the week, Saturdays on Dad duty, but I’m looking for someone to join me and the dogs on Sunday walks. Fancy a pub roast? 🍻”
Here’s One Thing That You SHOULDN’T Write, and It Might Surprise You
Even though you might think it makes you look like a good parent, one thing you don’t need in your single dad tinder bio is the classic “my kids come first”. Of course, that is true, your kids do come first – but that’s kind of a given, isn’t it? Is it necessary to say?
Remember, you’re trying to invite someone INTO your life.
When they look at your profile, they’re trying to see how you can join your lives together. You don’t want to write things that push people away.
You can save all the talk about your schedules, and your parenting commitments for maybe the second or third date. Establish a connection first and make some necessary space for romance!
There will be plenty of opportunities to bring it up organically once you really get talking with someone and to be honest, they probably will have already put two and two together anyway. If they haven’t, that’s kind of a red flag.
What to Say If You’re a Dad Who Doesn’t See His Kids
You might be worried that this is going to seem like a red flag to whoever you date. And to be honest, if you don’t play your cards right, it definitely will be.
The two main rules in this situation are:
| # | Advice |
|---|---|
| 1 | Do not try to hide the fact that you don’t see your kids, it will become obvious later anyway. |
| 2 | Do not blame it on the kids’ mother. “She won’t let me see them” never comes off as a genuine excuse. |
Not only is honesty the best policy – honesty is ATTRACTIVE. You’ll be doing yourself a favour if you just come out with the real reason you don’t see your kids.
If it’s because you made some silly choices when you were younger, say that.
Were you in a toxic relationship that you don’t want to repeat, say that.
If you have some regrets in life, say that.
It shows a lot about your character if you’re able to be accountable for some of the imperfections in your romantic history. Everyone has them. As long as you’ve learned from them, they can only serve to make you a better partner to your next love.
“Liam, 34 Chef – you’ll never be hangry again 😉 Are you my Ms.Right? Made some mistakes in the past but I’m finally at a place where I’ve got things figured out. On to a brighter future, just need the right woman by my side!”
What Photos Should I Add To My Profile?
As much as your kids are probably a big part of your life, I would advise that it’s never a good idea to add photos of your children to your online dating profile.
Edit them out, cover their faces, or better yet – just stick to photos that only show you.
Top Tip – Shirtless photos just scream that you’re a wrong-un who’s only looking for a hookup.
Read more things women don’t like to see on your bio…
You want to make sure that you have some solo photos rather than all your pics being you and the lads – you want the person to know which one is you.
But! Your selfie shouldn’t look like a mug shot. Smile! Candid photos are great because they shine a light on a little of your personality.
How to Take The Perfect Picture For Your Dating Profile
Some General Tips for Your Single Dad Tinder Profile
| Tips |
|---|
| Do a quick spell check |
| Don’t put yourself down in your bio |
| Keep it confident and lighthearted |
The Perfect Single Dad Tinder Bio Example
“Luke, 32 Personal butler for my kids (Girl, 5, Boy, 4) Mon-Wed. Oh, and I’m a Sales Rep. Looking for a jogging partner and someone who can teach me to cook some healthier meals 😬 too many pizzas for one on Netflix nights in. Would definitely prefer to swap them for an evening out with you!”
Good luck on your single Dad tinder profile journey! Which tip in this article are you definitely going to use?
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