Despite dating apps having a reputation for not being conducive to building long-term relationships, most users say that their goal when using apps like Tinder or Hinge is a romantic partnership.
More than half of men, 53%, say they want a relationship, according to the 2024 Tinder Report. A whopping 68% of women say the same. But nearly all users surveyed, 91% of men and 94% of women, say dating is difficult.
So what causes relationship hopefuls to abandon a date midway? App users have identified several warning signs that can cause them to lose attraction to a potential partner.
According to 2022 Hinge data, three in four single people don’t want to drink alcohol on a first date.
Of those surveyed, 45% said they prefer sober dates because it prioritizes their mental health, and 55% said it helps them get to know the other person better.
What should you do instead?
Well, 17% of app daters would like to meet up for coffee, about 11% would like to see a show or go to a museum, and 14% would like to go for a walk.
According to Hinge users, being “too obsessed” with Instagram and Snapchat makes people seem self-centered.
That’s why 74% of people say they wouldn’t want to date someone who frequently uses social networking apps.
It’s best to keep your phone screen-face down during your date.
According to Tinder data, being knowledgeable about social and political issues is a big plus for daters.
A staggering 75% of singles were looking for a partner who respected or cared about social issues.
Additionally, nearly half of single people, 47%, said they would “give up on the relationship” if they found out their partner was not a voter.
This doesn’t mean that your views have to perfectly match those of your future partner: only 24% of users said they would like to date someone who shares their exact same views as them, and 46% said they would also like to date someone with different political views.
According to data from the app, the majority of Hinge users, 93%, prefer to date people who are emotionally vulnerable, and they place more importance on this than height or income.
But there is a right and a wrong way to open up.
The right way to do this is to tell a story that shows your goals and values. After a few dates, you might even be able to talk about your dating history.
The wrong approach is to bring up deeply rooted trauma too soon.
Be authentic, but don’t overshare.
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