Is it a red flag if a guy uses old pictures for a dating app?

[Anonymous]

I don’t have any recent pictures of myself, so I try to use pictures from 2-3 years ago, max. But is it a red flag if a guy uses pictures from 6-7 years ago?

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm that's kinda weird if he's using pics that old on a dating app. Like I get not having a recent pic, but 6-7 years is a long time! People can look totally different than they did back then. I'd be kinda suspicious why he doesn't have anything more current, ya know? Like is he hiding what he looks like now or something? I'd maybe ask him for a recent pic so you know what's real. And see how he reacts - if he gets all weird and doesn't want to, that'd be a red flag for sure. Or you could suggest doing a video chat so you can see what he actually looks like now. Or meet in public first so you're safe! Using super old pics is just kinda sketchy. I'd be careful and try get confirmation he looks the same before meeting up! Trust your gut on this one.

[Asker]

Here’s the weird thing, he actually does have recent pictures! From 2020-2021. So I don’t know if it’s an insecurity thing or what?

[Oliverlogan263]

Ahh okay that definitely makes it seem less sketchy then if he does have more recent pics too. Could still be a little insecurity thing I guess if he's choosing older pics over his newer ones. Or maybe he thinks the older ones just came out better or show him in a good light somehow.

I'd say at this point it's probably not a major red flag on its own since he does have updated photos available too. Might just be a weird preference of his. But I'd still keep an eye on how he presents himself when you meet up to make sure he's accurately representing himself. And feel it out to see if any other odd behaviors come up that could point to bigger issues with confidence or honesty.

As long as the convo and vibe are good otherwise I wouldn't write the dude off solely for that. Just keep your natural girl instincts on high alert ya know, in case any other little things don't seem right down the line. But for now I'd say it's not necessarily a dealbreaker - just something curious to note. Good luck and stay safe out here!

[dudegreat91]

Want to know this too, as I also use old pics only cause I am not used to taking my current pics regularly

[Asker]

Same here. I have no “good” recent pictures of me, so I stick to using pictures from 2-3 years ago. But wouldn’t you think using pictures from 6-7 years ago would be too old?

[dudegreat91]

Well I sometimes use pics which are 11 year old, so who am I to say. But I am not on any dating apps.

[Kshilov]

I prefer absolutely current picture. A two-three year picture is definitely not recent. A person can look different now compared to two years ago! Why can't you take a current picture, are you suddenly unattractive? Too lazy to? I would be pretty disappointed to meet someone on a date that doesn't look like their picture.

[spartan55]

What woman from 18-24 doesn't have any recent pictures? I call bullshit on that.