Picture perfect: Secondary photos

People sometimes think that secondary photos on mysinglefriend.com aren't that important. If you've got a primary photo and everyone can see what you look like, why bother adding more, right?

Well, firstly, secondary pictures give potential dates a more complete idea of who you are. Your description and primary picture are an introduction to the wonder of you but secondary photos give us a clue about what's going on beneath the surface and pad out your personality. Are you supping champagne at a sophisticated soirée or sitting in a tent with ten mates and a crate of beer? Are you wearing hiking boots and a wind tan or flip flops and a sarong? Are you sitting on a horse or a Hermes chair? Whether you have pictures of yourself doing all of the above and more, or only pictures of you holding various sizes of fish because angling is your passion, pop them on your profile. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Secondary photos are your opportunity to show the world who you are and what you like to do. If you're looking for someone who shares your passions, then include some pictures of you indulging in those passions, whatever they may be. Seize the chance to show yourself off. Use all those pics of you looking gorgeous and glamorous, having a laugh with your friends and sunning yourself in far flung places.

Last but by no means least, secondary pictures offer a talking point. If you're struggling to think of things to say in your intitial mails or want to keep a dialogue going with someone and have hit a wall, look to the secondary photos. If the person you're talking to has added lots of pics a whole new world of conversational opportunity will open up for you. Which mountain is that they're at the peak of? How long have they been collecting toasters? Where did they meet Natasha Bedingfield? And so on and so forth.

Remember not to take it too seriously either and add a picture or two of yourself looking a bit silly as the ability to laugh at oneself is an attractive trait. I can guarantee that the more secondary pictures you add, the more attention you'll get and then the dates will come rolling in.

I'll be back in a couple of weeks with more dating tips and advice.

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