Couples and singles: making clear introductions
Explain who is taking part and give every adult their own voice.
Be transparent about who uses the profile
Say whether you are introducing yourself alone or with a partner. Do not suggest that another person has agreed to participate when they have not. If someone joins an existing conversation, make that change clear before forwarding messages, sharing images or proposing a meeting.
Avoid treating a couple as a single answer
Adults in a relationship may have different interests, boundaries and availability. Let each person describe their own expectations and protect choices they prefer to keep private. Shared plans should follow individual agreement, rather than assuming one partner can decide for the other.
Make declining straightforward
A pleasant exchange does not have to lead to a date. Avoid using the feelings of a couple or group to pressure one person. If expectations differ, accept that result without seeking an answer through somebody else. Respect for an introduction includes respect for its ending.