By Marla Martenson As a professional matchmaker of over two decades, I’ve watched more promising connections dissolve in the imagination than in real life. And one of the biggest culprits? Jumping to conclusions—especially based on photos. I see this most often with my male clients, and I say that with love and honesty. A woman’s entire personality, lifestyle, and dating history will be decided in seconds based on a single image. Red lipstick? “She must be high-maintenance.”