Women’s profiles on social media and dating apps often reveal two recurring patterns.

Firstly, very often they read more like a list of demands placed on the man rather than information about the woman herself — something like, “I value ambition, care, confidence, a sense of humour, and intelligence in a man.”
As a result, the man is once again faced with a set of expectations, which tends to put him off straight away — particularly when these are the same points repeated in almost every second profile.

Secondly, even when a woman tries to write about herself, it often ends up sounding like this: “I enjoy discovering new things, travelling, and good food. I go to the gym, practise yoga, meditate, and appreciate art.”
This kind of description either lists things that everyone enjoys, or else it mentions hobbies that do not actually interest men and fail to catch their attention.

It is like if a man were to write: “I’m into football and video games. I like going to the pub and meeting friends. Looking for a beautiful woman.” — at best, it comes across as banal.

It is far better to write something in your profile that might genuinely interest a man — for instance, qualities in yourself that men tend to appreciate in a partner, or specific activities that he would be happy to support. These should not impose any kind of obligation on him, but rather show your interest in his human qualities rather than in his resources.