MATCH BLOG – Feb 4 – Match.com called on renowned biological anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher, Professor Stephanie Coontz and University of Binghamton’s Institute of Evolutionary Studies to help them design a comprehensive study of all aspects of the single life. Here are the results:
Myth: Women are needy and clingy in relationships.
Fact: Women need more independence in relationships than men do.
Myth: Guys don’t want to get married and have to be pushed into having kids.
Fact: 33% of men and 33% of women said they want to get married. More men (24%) than women (15%) say they want to have children.
Myth: Older people don’t care about sex.
Fact: Older men and women are less likely to compromise on either love or sexual attractiveness in order to have a committed relationship.
Myth: Single parents have no social life.
Fact: More single parents are currently dating someone (21%) than those without kids (16%).
Myth: Young singles today are promiscuous.
Fact: More people in the 21-34 age group say they have never had sex. 24% of men and 23% of women ages 21-34 are virgins.
Myth: Unemployed means unlucky in love.
Fact: 50% of singles would be open to dating someone unemployed if they found the person interesting.
Myth: Hook-ups never turn into relationships.
Fact: 36% of singles are open to a casual hook-up in the near future; and 54% of singles have had a one-night stand. 35% of singles have had a one-night stand that turned into a long term partnership.
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Great topic on dating myths. I am sure there are many other myths that can be clarified as well. Thanks for posting.
Great topic on dating myths. I am sure there are many other myths that can be clarified as well. Thanks for posting.
“24% of men and 23% of women ages 21-34 are virgins” ?
OR “50% of singles would be open to dating someone unemployed if they found the person interesting.”??..(I know most women wouldn’t that’s for sure,but men don’t mind so much…lol)
OR
single parents go on more dates than singles without kids but more single parents are currently dating someone (21%) than those without kids (16%)”???
If anyone actually believes these findings then contact me I have a bridge to sell you.
“24% of men and 23% of women ages 21-34 are virgins” ?
OR “50% of singles would be open to dating someone unemployed if they found the person interesting.”??..(I know most women wouldn’t that’s for sure,but men don’t mind so much…lol)
OR
single parents go on more dates than singles without kids but more single parents are currently dating someone (21%) than those without kids (16%)”???
If anyone actually believes these findings then contact me I have a bridge to sell you.
In my country it is complicated saw girls or guys of these ages virgins. The middle ages are of 14 or 16 years old
In my country it is complicated saw girls or guys of these ages virgins. The middle ages are of 14 or 16 years old
Oh there’s one more important stat that they didn’t include…… 99% of men and women are dishonest when being asked about their personal life….lol
Go figure.
Oh there’s one more important stat that they didn’t include…… 99% of men and women are dishonest when being asked about their personal life….lol
Go figure.