After devoting lots of time and effort to crafting the perfect online dating profile, it’s finally time to sift through the myriad of men’s online dating profiles to find a match. But, if you’re like a lot of women, once you start the process, you probably come across more than your fair share of less than appealing profile pictures, causing you to wonder why a guy would ever post such unappealing photos of themselves.

At that point, you may even jump ship until the next time when you summon the strength to try again. Though most guys don’t realize it, there are a few reasons why men use such horrible photos in their online dating profiles, which even they may not be aware of.

When it comes to online dating, that story should be true

If you’ve ever been close with a man – a romantic partner, a family member, or a platonic friend – you may have observed how a lot of men don’t like to take pictures.