I know it's tempting to lie in your online profile. You want to attract the best possible prospects so you bend the truth to make your profile more desirable. But I'm here to tell you that this strategy will only backfire in the end.

First, we're no longer in grammar school where you can say whatever you want as long as your fingers are crossed behind your back. Second, while you may land more first dates, your second date success will be minimal.

Are you really doing online dating to score first dates? Or are you instead looking for second dates and beyond? If your goal is a relationship, then get honest and you'll improve your long term success.