Both Men And Women Value Qualities Like Reading And Smart Consumer Habits, While Having No Hobbies Is Widely Seen As A Turnoff.
The numbers are stacked against young men when it comes to finding love on dating apps. They outnumber women 2 to 1 on these platforms, making the competition fierce. A recent poll by Change Research surveyed 1,033 registered voters aged 18 to 34 about their political leanings and dating preferences. It discovered that the biggest red flag for women when looking for a relationship is a date revealing they're a MAGA Republican, with 76% of women saying it's a turnoff. The second biggest red flag for women is people who "have no hobbies" (66%), and the third is those who say "All Lives Matter" (60%).
Fifty-five percent of women say it's a big turnoff for potential partners to listen to the Rogan podcast. They also have a problem with people who "refuse" to see the "Barbie" movie (53%).
For men between the ages of 18 and 34, the biggest turnoff is people who identify as "communist" (64%). They also dislike those who have no hobbies (60%) and MAGA Republicans (59%). Other turnoffs for men include being interested in astrology (41%) and saying "All Lives Matter" (41%).
Interestingly, people with no hobbies are a big red flag for both men and women. The common assumption is that people with no real hobbies or interests will rely on their partners to bring fun into their lives. A lack of hobbies can also indicate a lack of passion and personal goals.
When it comes to having too many hobbies, both men and women agree that it isn't a big problem. The poll found that only 8% of women and 6% of men believe that having too many hobbies is a red flag.
In terms of green flags in a relationship, both men and women overwhelmingly agreed that they are very interested in potential partners who read. Ninety-five percent of women and 91% of men see reading as a green flag. So, if you're crafting an online dating profile, you may want to show some photos of you reading a book or list some of the books you've read recently.
They also agree that they are interested in people who research the best deals and rates before buying things. Eighty-eight percent of women listed being a smart consumer as a green flag, and men were close behind at 85%. Additionally, 63% of men and 51% of women agreed it's a green flag when someone looks better in person than in photos online.
For those looking to be in the dating pool during the upcoming presidential election, there is a notable discrepancy between genders regarding political affiliation among the 18 to 34 crowd. Although most people in this age range are moderate to liberal politically, significant differences exist between genders.