We may be in lockdown, but many people are still looking for love.
The power of technology means physical distance doesn’t have to spell the end of romance. In fact, Onbuy.com found that 64% of single people have turned to online dating during lockdown.
But even behind a digital screen, there are still loads of ways you can mess up your virtual date, and put off your prospective partner.
Flawless.org surveyed 1,374 singletons aged 18-50, to find out all the things that were instant red flags on digital dates.
So read, take notes, and try to avoid these common pitfalls if you’re serious about finding love in lockdown.
It turns out, following rules makes us horny. The biggest turn off was being asked to break lockdown rules (91%).
23% of participants have been invited to their date’s home during lockdown, whilst 37% of participants have invited someone to theirs. A surprising 16% have had people ask to meet during their daily walk.
Our biggest digital date turn-offs
Asking to break lockdown rules: 91%
A messy room: 72%
Looking dishevelled: 67%
Being late: 63%
Overusing emojis: 51%
Only talking about yourself: 49%
Not keeping eye contact: 35%
Using SMS language: 29%
Next on the hit list was a gross Zoom background.
72% of people stated that having a messy room is another way to put them off. Seeing as time is no longer of the essence during lockdown, it might be worth taking some time to tidy your room to help secure that second date.
Also, don’t turn up in your pyjamas. And probably take a shower. Even if your date can’t smell you, they can see you.
67% of those surveyed said their date coming online looking dishevelled is off-putting. So brush your hair, yeah?
Also, just because your date is digital, that doesn’t mean you can sacrifice using words completely. 51% of participants stated that overusing emojis can be a big turn-off.
Not only have people’s views on love changed, but so have their standards. 61% of participants feel that their standards have increased during lockdown, this is in comparison to only 4% who feel like their standards of a potential partner have decreased.
With many people losing their jobs and becoming furloughed, it’s no surprise that having a financially stable partner is most important to respondents (83%).
Many couples in lockdown don’t live together, therefore good communication skills are vital for maintaining a healthy relationship; 81% of respondents agree it is a great quality for a partner to have.
Lockdown has caused many of us to experience an array of emotions, so it’s no surprise that 68% of participants want a partner that is emotionally available.
If you have a lockdown love story, we want to hear from you.
Get in touch: metrolifestyleteam@metro.co.uk.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/14/what-not-digital-dates-singletons-reveal-biggest-turn-offs-12701775/
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