What the Pets in Your Online Dating Photo Mean
Scientific research about whether you should include a pet in your online dating profile pic is, not surprisingly, rather flimsy. So we decided to put together our own report on featuring pets. The following guide explains the message conveyed by different kinds of pet in your online dating pic. Depending on the image you want to present, consider posing with your pet, cropping your pet from the pic, or even borrowing a pet from a friend.
Man with Dog (Regular Size)
"I'm rugged and manly but can be tender and caring with the right woman. Every woman except the right woman, however, comes second to my dog."
Man with Dog (Miniature)
"I like pink shirts, skincare products, and making sure my partner comes first... in every sense of the word. And yes, I'm perfectly secure in my manhood, thanks."
Woman with Dog (Regular Size)
"I take five minutes to get ready in the morning and I'll never order a salad (dressing on the side) when we go out to eat. And no players, please: The only games I like are those I play with my dog."
Woman with Dog (Miniature)
"I take more than an hour to get ready in the morning and I'll order a salad (dressing on the side) even when you insist the restaurant serves the best steak in town. Also: be prepared for mind games."
Man with Cat
"I honestly don't give a hoot what you think about my cat. Also, go ahead and bring your "back massager" to bed - it's all good. I'll probably write a poem about it, if that's cool with you."
Woman with Cat
"My bed is strewn with my stuffed animal collection. And, ew, please don't put your finger there. Like, gross!"
Man with Horse
"I'm so rich, your mother will beg you to marry me."
Woman with Horse
"Are you rich enough to be my man?"
Man with Rabbit
"I love to spoon. No, seriously, I love to spoon."
Woman with Rabbit
"Will you hold me?"
Man with Bird
"I'm a control freak with a jealous streak."
Woman with Bird
"I don't like to make noise in bed. Would you please keep it down?"
Man with Snake
"I am incredibly well endowed."
Woman with Snake
"I like kinky play and well-endowed men."