How to create an authentic dating profile
Your profile should sound like you, not like a highlight reel of someone else.
What makes a dating profile feel authentic?
An authentic profile is one where the person you meet in real life matches the person someone scrolled past. That sounds obvious, but a lot of profiles are built around what people think will perform well rather than what is actually true. Authenticity starts with recent photos, a bio that reflects how you actually talk, and prompts answered with real opinions instead of safe, generic lines.
It also means being upfront about what you want. If you are looking for something casual, say so. If you want something exclusive, say that instead. A vague profile might feel safer, but it usually leads to mismatched expectations later. Clarity is not the opposite of being interesting, it is often what makes a profile stand out.
What are 5 quick ways to make your profile more authentic?
Recent photos keep your profile honest and save you from an awkward moment on the actual date. If a photo does not look like you right now, swap it out.
One clear face photo, one showing a hobby, one with friends or family. Variety tells people more about your life than repetition ever could.
"Love to travel and laugh" could describe almost anyone. Naming an actual trip or a habit gives people something real to respond to.
A slightly unpopular, honest answer tends to land better than a safe one designed to avoid disagreement.
Whether you want something Casual, Exclusive, Intimate or Friendly, saying so upfront filters for people who actually want the same thing.
What should you write in your bio to sound genuine?
Specific beats generic every time. Naming an actual trip, a show you are currently obsessed with, or a weekend habit gives people something real to respond to, and it naturally filters for compatibility. Humor works best when it sounds like you rather than a line copied from somewhere else.
A bio does not need to be long to be authentic, it needs to be honest. Two or three sentences that sound like something you would actually say tend to outperform a paragraph written to impress.
How do prompts and interactive profiles help show your personality?
A static photo grid only shows so much. Feels builds profiles around a mix of photos, videos and personality prompts, which gives people more to react to than looks alone. Instead of swiping through faces, people respond to what someone shared, whether that is a video of a hobby or an honest answer to a prompt.
This format also supports the Intentions system, where people choose whether they are looking for something Exclusive, Casual, Intimate or Friendly before they match. Combining an honest profile with a clear Intention tends to lead to conversations that go somewhere, rather than ones that fizzle out after a few messages.
Where does authenticity fit in the dating app landscape today?
The dating app market is saturated. Dozens of apps compete for attention, many built around fast swiping and large volumes of matches. In that environment, a profile that actually feels like a person tends to stand out simply because it is rare.
Some apps have leaned into this shift by building formats that ask for more than a few photos and a one line bio. Feels is one of them, built for people under 30 around shared passions and interactive profiles rather than static swiping. The goal is not to replace effort with a clever algorithm, but to give people better tools to show who they actually are.
Frequently asked questions
Sourced from the official Feels Help Centre
What is the idea behind Feels?
No judgement, no codes. Feels is the place to meet people without worrying about gender or sexual orientation. You introduce yourself through photos, videos and personality questions, then browse profiles and choose to send a Like, a DM, or pass. When two people like each other, it becomes a Good Vibe and the conversation starts.
Is Feels free?
The app is free to download on the App Store and Play Store. You can send Likes, get Good Vibes, start chats and send DMs for free every day. If you want to unlock more features, Feels offers two subscriptions: Fastpass and Infinity, each with their own perks.
What are Intentions on Feels?
On Feels, you can indicate your intentions and what you are looking for. There are 4: Exclusive if you are looking for something serious, Casual if you want to meet people with no pressure, Intimate if you are looking for some spice in your life, and Friendly if you are looking to make new friends.
What is the minimum age to use Feels?
The minimum age to use the app is 18. As Feels is a dating app, it is legally required to restrict access to minors. As stated in the Terms and Conditions, members must be over 18 and guarantee that all information provided during sign up is accurate and up to date.
What subscriptions does Feels offer?
Feels offers two subscriptions. Fastpass lets you send unlimited Likes, discover other users' Vibes, boost your profile once a week for 12 hours, and revisit past profiles. Infinity adds the ability to see who already liked your profile, filter the people you want to see, send Super Likes, activate Travel Mode to appear in any city, and send unlimited Likes.