Men should use an 'average' dating picture and women SHOULDN'T make the first move

The online dating app profile picture has become something of an art form, with everything from carefully lit shots to hugging tigers becoming commonplace. However, researchers have now revealed that men might be wasting their time. Experts from the University of Oxford Internet Institute commissioned by dating site eHarmony found that in fact, looking average could be the better option. Experts from the University of Oxford Internet Institute commissioned by dating site eHarmony found that in fact, looking average could be the better option for men. Researchers analysed ten years of data from the site, and found men who rate their looks as five or six out of 10 receive more messages than men who give themselves a 10 out of 10 rating.