Match.com's latest survey reveals
new dating rules for today's modern
single.
Bad news bears, singles: Match.com has
released the results of a new survey that
shows the dating rules and habits have
changed. Again. But even though the
playing field has become a bit of
uncharted territory, some traditional
dating dos and dont's still apply. Bad
Habits That Are Actually Good For You
"It's important for singles to know that
the dating rules have changed," says
Whitney Casey, Relationship Expert for
Match.com. "This study finds that dating
behaviors drastically differ between the
ages. Younger singles are more likely to
friend their date on Facebook,
communicate by text after a date, and be
evasive about their availability if they're
not interested in a second date. Whereas
older singles are more cautious when it
comes to dating in the digital era."
That said, here are the eight dating habits
—new and old—you need to know about.
1. He asks, she pays. The one
traditional dating "do" that still stands is
the general belief men are supposed to
make the first move. However,
Match.com found 41% of women would
offer to pick up the check on a first date.
You hear that guys? If you ask us out for
dinner, we might just foot the bill.
Sounds like a win-win to us.
2. All it takes is 15 minutes. To decide
if you and your date have chemistry, that
is. Thirty-one percent of both men and
women agree that 15 minutes of a date is
all it takes to decide. Worried your next
date will bail if he's not into you? Don't,
because Match.com found only 12 percent
of singles would actually leave before the
night was over. Women Regret Failed
Relationships More Than Anything Else
3. Honesty is (still) the best policy.
Not enjoying your time out with what's
his name? Tell him. The survey found 52
percent of singles think it's best to
politely tell your date if you're not
interested, and we agree. Neither party
gets anything out of being dishonest, and
you never know when you'll run into him
or her again later in life. Remember:
manners matter.
4. Don't go all the way. At least not
until well after your first date. Eighty
percent of singles agree that you should
not have sex on the first date. Holding out
on your date builds mystery, and if your
date can get it all in one night, they're less
motivated to call back for round two.
5. It's OK to follow-up. It's just a
matter of when. Forty-eight percent of
women like to follow up after a first date
within 24 hours where as 68 percent of
men like to "play it cool" and extend the
follow-up to almost three days after your
date.
6. Classic communication is best. In
this digital era, there are hundreds of
ways to follw up on a date: text, e-mail,
instant message, etc. But surprisingly
enough the survey found 80 percent of
singles prefer to talk over the phone.
Dear Men, Here's What You Should Know
About Women...
7. Yes, you can Facebook friend
your date. Ah, the social media
dilemma that plagues all singles. As far as
friend requesting your date goes, 21
percent of young singles say it's OK to
request a friend after 2-3 dates while 11
percent of older singles wait until the
relationship is exclusive to do so. These
low percentages mean keep your add-
friend trigger finger under control while
in the early phase of dating.
8. Spend time with your friends.
Sometimes your friends get a bad rap
when it comes to dating, but 50 percent of
men and 35 percent of women will
introduce their dates to their friends
within the first month of dating,
regardless of how old they are.
new dating rules for today's modern
single.
Bad news bears, singles: Match.com has
released the results of a new survey that
shows the dating rules and habits have
changed. Again. But even though the
playing field has become a bit of
uncharted territory, some traditional
dating dos and dont's still apply. Bad
Habits That Are Actually Good For You
"It's important for singles to know that
the dating rules have changed," says
Whitney Casey, Relationship Expert for
Match.com. "This study finds that dating
behaviors drastically differ between the
ages. Younger singles are more likely to
friend their date on Facebook,
communicate by text after a date, and be
evasive about their availability if they're
not interested in a second date. Whereas
older singles are more cautious when it
comes to dating in the digital era."
That said, here are the eight dating habits
—new and old—you need to know about.
1. He asks, she pays. The one
traditional dating "do" that still stands is
the general belief men are supposed to
make the first move. However,
Match.com found 41% of women would
offer to pick up the check on a first date.
You hear that guys? If you ask us out for
dinner, we might just foot the bill.
Sounds like a win-win to us.
2. All it takes is 15 minutes. To decide
if you and your date have chemistry, that
is. Thirty-one percent of both men and
women agree that 15 minutes of a date is
all it takes to decide. Worried your next
date will bail if he's not into you? Don't,
because Match.com found only 12 percent
of singles would actually leave before the
night was over. Women Regret Failed
Relationships More Than Anything Else
3. Honesty is (still) the best policy.
Not enjoying your time out with what's
his name? Tell him. The survey found 52
percent of singles think it's best to
politely tell your date if you're not
interested, and we agree. Neither party
gets anything out of being dishonest, and
you never know when you'll run into him
or her again later in life. Remember:
manners matter.
4. Don't go all the way. At least not
until well after your first date. Eighty
percent of singles agree that you should
not have sex on the first date. Holding out
on your date builds mystery, and if your
date can get it all in one night, they're less
motivated to call back for round two.
5. It's OK to follow-up. It's just a
matter of when. Forty-eight percent of
women like to follow up after a first date
within 24 hours where as 68 percent of
men like to "play it cool" and extend the
follow-up to almost three days after your
date.
6. Classic communication is best. In
this digital era, there are hundreds of
ways to follw up on a date: text, e-mail,
instant message, etc. But surprisingly
enough the survey found 80 percent of
singles prefer to talk over the phone.
Dear Men, Here's What You Should Know
About Women...
7. Yes, you can Facebook friend
your date. Ah, the social media
dilemma that plagues all singles. As far as
friend requesting your date goes, 21
percent of young singles say it's OK to
request a friend after 2-3 dates while 11
percent of older singles wait until the
relationship is exclusive to do so. These
low percentages mean keep your add-
friend trigger finger under control while
in the early phase of dating.
8. Spend time with your friends.
Sometimes your friends get a bad rap
when it comes to dating, but 50 percent of
men and 35 percent of women will
introduce their dates to their friends
within the first month of dating,
regardless of how old they are.
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