Kittenfishing

Lightly exaggerating yourself on a dating profile through old photos, a height bump or a generous job title.

What it actually means

Not a full catfish, just a flattering stretch of the truth. The version they meet never quite matches the version they swiped on.

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Use recent photos and honest details. The right match wants the real you, and the gap between profile and person is what kills trust on date one.

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