While men and women show a preference for in-person dates, there was a stark divide in the kinds of dates they were looking for. Women surveyed showed a preference for meeting at social gatherings such as parties, suggesting better social skills and a need for safer first date environments were important for women who were surveyed.
They also rated “meet-cutes”, defined as nonchalantly bumping into someone in public spaces such as grocery stores and bookstores.
In contrast, Gen Z gents were found to prioritise organised dates and structured spaces such as hiking and cooking, while some seem to match their interests such as meeting at sporting events or protests.
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From safety issues to poor ratings, dating apps are quickly earning a bad reputation among those in the dating pool, specifically Gen Z who are looking to embrace different ways of going about their dating lives.
In a recent survey by Datingadvice.com their team spoke to 18 to 27-year-olds to explore their dating preferences. The survey found 15.53% of Gen Z singles are using dating apps, sharing it can often lead to futile conversations that do result in some dates.
While men and women show a preference for in-person dates, there was a stark divide in the kinds of dates they were looking for. Women surveyed showed a preference for meeting at social gatherings such as parties, suggesting better social skills and a need for safer first date environments were important for women who were surveyed.
They also rated “meet-cutes”, defined as nonchalantly bumping into someone in public spaces such as grocery stores and bookstores.
In contrast, Gen Z gents were found to prioritise organised dates and structured spaces such as hiking and cooking, while some seem to match their interests such as meeting at sporting events or protests.
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