Looking for some of the best opening lines for online dating sites and apps?
The online dating world is competitive, especially for men. That’s why it’s important that you grab a girl’s attention fast. Besides setting up a killer profile, you need to have some great online dating openers ready to intrigue her.
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During my 100-date experiment, I analyzed thousands of dating profiles. When you deliver awesome opening lines for online dating sites and apps, your chances of connecting with quality women increase greatly.
On the other hand, when your online dating openers fall flat, you’re basically guaranteed a hard left swipe.
But don’t worry. I’m here to help. Below, I have listed 31 of the top opening lines for online dating sites and apps. I’ve used my expertise to create these lines so that you don’t have to stress about it. And to keep you on track, I am also including an explanation on why certain lines work.
However, before we get into that, I’d be remiss if I didn’t offer some examples of what I consider the worst online dating openers. Avoid using these types of lines at all costs:
Anything explicitly sexual
“DTF?” NO!
Snarky comments
Negative openers. Women want positivity, so exude that in your messages
TMI. No one needs to hear about how crazy your ex-girlfriend is or how alimony has been a real b**ch since your divorce. Save super personal stuff for if you get to a third date.
“Hey,” “Hello,” or “How are you?” While these are certainly benign, playing it safe doesn’t mean you’re being strategic. Don’t open with something generic or boring.
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, onto the…..
Take a good look at the question my test user sent to a Facebook Dating user in the above screenshot. It reads: “how would you end homelessness?”
Boom, a huge success. Here’s some reasons why my test user’s opening line is so powerful:
He asked a question and ended with a ?.
The question is about something the female user is passionate about.
The female user realized my test user took time to read her bio.
Guys, the clients of mine who have the most success always take the time to at least scan dating profiles of women who they’re interested in. They look for commonalities to try and create an emotional response. That’s the goal.
Now scroll through the below questions. Don’t just pick out a question and send at random.
If you see that a woman is super active, then send her question #3. If you see that she loves dogs, send her question #6. You’re always welcome to customize the below lines.
This line is an example of either/or questions. I love using these types of openers because it’s fun and prompts an interesting conversation. Also, this example offers a dash of humor. Whenever you can insert something witty, do so.
This is another example of an either/or question. However, the strategy here isn’t to break the ice by making her laugh. If she lists that she likes being active (hence the hiking or biking question), ask her what activity she likes best.
When you find out, you can craft a compelling date idea based on her answer.
Now, you really need to gauge a woman’s sense of humor before going the cheesy pickup line route. This is one of the many reasons I encourage guys to read a woman’s complete profile before messaging her. Her profile is basically a guidebook on what types of things would be good to mention in an opening line and continued messages. Moreover, her listed interests are what you should use to plan the first date with her.
If she comes off as quirky and seems like the type that would chuckle over this type of line go for it. This type of opening line would work especially well if you meet her on Green Singles or if her profile indicates that she is very health-conscious.
Like the third line, this is one that can be successful if she seems like someone who would enjoy this type of humor.
In this opening line example, you would then post a picture of your adorable dog (or a friend’s) to compel her to respond. Cute animals are always a win.
If you live in San Francisco, you may be familiar with Capo’s. It’s an awesome place that serves Chicago-style pizza. Grinders is another place that serves deep dish pizza.
This example is drawing from something a woman listed as an interest in her profile and asking an open-ended question. You don’t have to use Capo’s, obviously, when you message a girl. But everyone loves to eat, so if she has a food-based interest in her profile, run with it.
No one wants to be caught alone in a room with a spider. Knowing you would be her knight in shining armor is a great and playful way to open*.
*Note: Don’t use this line if she has a pet tarantula.
When in doubt, gifs can make great opening lines on dating sites and apps.
This is a great way to flirt and be playful in your opener.
You don’t have to mention Anchorman, but any comment you can make regarding a movie or TV show she likes is a good icebreaker.
This isn’t so much an opening line as it is a good response if you get radio silence back. I suggest always trying to overcome an objection a couple times before moving on.
This is another way to build rapport by finding shared interests.
Like killing spiders, this is something that will never go unappreciated.
Once again, I’m throwing in an “art” thing for the sake of an example. But you can use anything as long as it’s based on an interest listed in her profile.
When you hone in on an interest, use this to move toward a TDL. A TDL is what we here at EmLovz refer to as a date’s call-to-action. It stands for Time, Date, and Location.
Don’t wait too long during an online dating conversation to ask a woamn on a date that is based on her interests and offers a specific TDL. Doing this will make it way more likely for her to agree. Women, in general, like it when a man initiates things as far as a first date goes. If you cut to the chase and have a cool date idea ready, she will probably find it very refreshing and be more compelled to meet you.
This is assuming a girl said she loved cold cuts. But really you can use the “You had me at…” for anything and just insert an interest.
Women. Love. Brunch.
Don’t be shy about your love of #BachelorNation. We’re always looking for someone new to join the viewing party.
This is a cheeky way to message her if she’s gone radio silent on you. Remember, you need to try to overcome her objection two times before moving on. So if she doesn’t respond to this line, follow up with…
This is another playful line that can lead to some fun, flirty banter.
Don’t be afraid to dive a little deep. You don’t want to get overly personal, but a question like this can be a great way to allow you both to open up. Before things go too far, find a good point to ask a date using a TDL and you can continue these types of conversations face-to-face.
Hey man, commonalities matter. What if you move in to a small 1 bedroom apartment with said girl and she’s up until 3 am while you gotta get up at 6am for work?
If her dating profile has concert pics this may be a good line to get a laugh out of her.
This may be a great line for my east coasters out there.
What woman doesn’t love The Bachelor and want to be swooped up by Prince Charming?
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