Ever wondered how to make yourself top dog on Tinder? Well, Cosmopolitan got the in-house sociologist at Tinder Dr Jessica Carbino's opinion and it's not all about looks and profile pictures.
"Individuals that do well on Tinder are not necessarily the most attractive people in the room," says Dr Carbino. "The one thing I tell people to include in their profile, is information that will start a conversation."
Plus, time waits for no man. Or woman, adds Dr Carbino. Get talking! "Individuals who ask a question are pretty successful, because they're providing an easy way to start taking."
The people who are acing the game are these top 13 right swiped men and women...
1. Stefan
26, Model and TV presenter
Stefan took a Tinder date out for dinner while on a lads' holiday in Marbella. Now that's commitment to finding The One.
Time on Tinder: 2 years
Matches a day: 20
Number of first dates: 5
2. Ryan
27, Financial consultant
One match had a Fifty Shades… fetish (Ryan's surname is Gray, which was close enough for her). She pulled out a box of toys and asked him to act out some scenes. He obliged.
Time on Tinder: 3 years, 7 months
Matches a day: 4
Number of first dates: 18
3. Cressida
23, Fashion marketeer
She's a big fan of geeky men. In fact, she was once wooed by a guy purely through the medium of sheep facts.
Time on Tinder: 1 year, 6 months
Matches a day: 6
Number of first dates: 4
4. Arthur
19, Musician
He once swiped left on a girl because her headphones were tangled in her photo. Turns out orderliness is close to godliness.
Time on Tinder: 1 year, 6 months
Matches a day: 6
Number of first dates: 3
5. Loui
26, Entrepreneur
He took a date to a vegan sushi-making class, followed by an open-top bus tour. Talk about niche.
Time on Tinder: 2 years
Matches a day: 1
Number of first dates: 8
6. Stephen
27, Business consultant
A girl once fell asleep in his car on the way to their date, then stole his iPhone when he said he just wanted to go home.
Time on Tinder: 18 months
Matches a day: 15
Number of first dates: 10
7. Jade
24, Internal recruiter
The best opening line she ever got was, "Do you like dragons?" For the record, she doesn't, but she appreciated being asked.
Time on Tinder: 2 years
Matches a day: 5
Number of first dates: 13
8. Rich
28, Singer/songwriter
Girls often tell him he looks like Gerard Butler. It works. Every single time.
Time on Tinder: 2 years
Matches a day: 6
Number of first dates: 10
9. Rodney
22, Sports student
He always opens conversations by sending a GIF of a guy sweating. He's insinuating the girl is hot, in case you didn't get that.
Time on Tinder: 3 years
Matches a day: 15
Number of first dates: 3
10. Holly
21, Film student and model
Holly's bio is her Instagram name and a dolphin emoji. She thinks the dolphin speaks for itself (something the non-emoji dolphin cannot do).
Time on Tinder: 8 months
Matches a day: 10
Number of first dates: 1
11. Jay
30, Model and personal trainer
Jay got stood up at Winter Wonderland. He waited for two hours before riding the Ferris wheel. Alone.
Time on Tinder: 4 years
Matches a day: 5
Number of first dates: 6
12. Daniel
34, Gaming company director
His biggest turn-off is girls who request a certain height in their bios. However, Daniel has listed his own height in his.
Time on Tinder: 6 months
Matches a day: 5
Number of first dates: 15
13. Tom
27, Events company owner
A date once slapped Tom after he said, "I've got you all figured out." He enjoyed it and continued seeing her for a couple of months.
Time on Tinder: 1 year, 2 months
Matches a day: 10
Number of first dates: 5
