I know it's tempting to lie in your online dating profile and say you're older or younger than reality. Women often claim to be five to ten years younger. Men lie in either direction depending on their dating goal.

While age lies may score you a few extra first dates, ultimately it will backfire when the truth comes out. Your prospect will immediately have trust issues which will be more than difficult to overcome.

So be honest about your age and wait patiently for someone to come along who can love the real you.