Never Ignore These Dating Profile Red Flags

I recently joined dating apps again and noticed an ongoing trend on guys’ profiles. I see a lot of them saying that they are “looking for friends and to see where it goes from there”. What does that mean? Is this an indication that they want friends with benefits? Does this mean they take things slow? What are your thoughts?

If you read dating profiles closely, there’s almost always a tell that lets you know if someone is going to waste your time or is emotionally unavailable. Here are a few:

Looking for friends/Looking to take things slow/Looking to see where it goes

These all have different meanings depending on whether it’s a man or woman saying it.

Men: I’m looking for all the benefits of a relationship but without any emotional or financial obligation.

Women: I’m interested in getting to know someone and forming a friendship before we enter into a romantic relationship.