Add A Photo Of Yourself Manspreading
An under-the-radar tip for dating apps is adding a manspreading photo to your profile. This photo tip works on Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, and every other dating app.
While it may be rude on a train or sitting on a park bench, manspreading photos make you HOTTER to women. Two studies found that manspreading is not an issue for women when it comes to choosing a guy. The photo increases your romantic desirability to women looking at your profile.
In case you are unaware of what manspreading is, it's when a guy sits with his legs wide apart. Typically on public transportation, thereby covering more than one seat.
It's a good idea to have a photo of yourself manspreading on your dating profile. This post will show you why it's an important addition to your portfolio.
For more photo tips, check out my blog post, What Are Good Dating Profile Photo Tips For Men.
Legs spread and arms open make you more attractive.
There are Two Types of Postures
This blog post's focus is on two types of postures and the impact it has on your results on apps.
The first is "expansive" postures (legs spread, arms open). These are more attractive to women than "contractive" poses.
Contractive poses are when you're legs are crossed, or your arms are folded. The expansive postures get more interest for men on dating apps.
Spreading your legs shows dominance.
A Speed Dating Study Analyzed Men's Postures
Participants in a speed dating event were videotaped to analyze the impact a person's posture had during the date. Each participant went on 12 consecutive 4-minute dates.
After each date, individuals rated their date and indicated whether they would like to see the person again.
The study looked at the men's posture during each date. It found the likelihood of getting a "yes" for a second date was influenced by the man's posture during each date.
Men were 76% more likely to get a "yes" for a second date if they were in an "open, expansive nonverbal display," in other words, a manspreading posture.
Dating App Study for Postures
The second event used an online dating app where the participants flipped through photos of potential partners and selected those they desired to meet for a date.
All the photos were in the open (expansive) or closed (contractive) postures (see below).
"Expansive" photos are where the man has his legs or arms open.
"Contractive" photos are where the man has his legs crossed or arms folded.
Results of the study found a "significant overall effect" that postures have on results. Expansive, open postures get significantly more "yes" responses than profile pictures featuring contractive, closed postures.
Why Women Find Manspreading Photos Appealing
Open postures signal dominance and openness, which causes women to experience greater attraction, the studies found.
The study stated dominance signals a man may have "resources," and openness signals a willingness to share those resources.
On dating apps, it takes seconds for women to judge your photos. You get no second chances.
You can make an immediate positive impression by adding a manspreading photo to your profile. It just might make the difference whether a woman contacts you or not.
You can find the study here: Dominant, open nonverbal displays are attractive at zero-acquaintance.
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