If you’ve swiped through a dating app recently, you’ve probably noticed that the bios of your potential matches are filled with red flag emojis — this year. already one of the most frequently used emojis in Tinder bios, according to the app’s data.
Some red flags are quite specific to the person (think: “don’t love dogs!”) but others are generally held.
And all of them can hinder efforts in a long-term partnership – something many singles wrote to wish for this year – before it even begins.
By 2022, 50% of single people said they would have been happier in the past year if they had been in a relationship. In 2021, 35% gave the same response.
Here are four red flags that could give you a potential match, according to dating app data.
Drunk on the first date
Three-in-four singles don’t want to ask for drinks on the first date, according to Hinge’s data.
Of those surveyed, 45% said they prefer sober dates because they prioritize their mental health and 55% said it helps them get to know others better.
What to do?
Well, 17% of daters on the app prefer to meet for coffee. About 11% prefer to see a show or go to a museum and 14% prefer to go for a walk.
Be ‘very into’ Instagram
People who are “very into” Instagram or Snapchat look like themselves, according to Hinge users.
That’s why 74% said they don’t want to date someone who constantly uses social networking apps.
When you’re on a date, it’s probably best to keep your phone off.
Ignorance of politics or social issues
Knowing about social and political issues is a huge plus for daters, according to Tinder data.
A whopping 75% of singles were looking for a match that is respected or invested in social issues.
And nearly half, 47%, of singles said that finding someone they’re dating is a non-selector is a “deal breaker.”
This does not mean that your appearance should be in line with your potential partner. Only 24% of users said they want to date someone who thinks exactly like that and 46% said they would date someone who has different political views.