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Dating a Single Parent? Here’s How to Set Yourself Up For Success
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Dating a Single Parent? Here’s How to Set Yourself Up For Success
Giving Advice to Your Single Crew: The How, Who, What, and When
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OkCupid Data Shows That Women Are Owning Their Dating Lives More Than Ever
Over the past two years, we’ve seen daters become increasingly assertive. Now more than ever, daters are being clear about what they want and what’s truly important to them. Singles aren’t waiting for a message anymore — they’re making the first move when they see a match they want to meet — and the focus is shifting from “who can support me financially” to “who will support my values?” While we’ve seen this change happen among daters of all genders and orientations around the world, women are leading the charge.
Throughout the pandemic, women have been increasingly more likely to send likes and first messages — and this has remained true in 2022. Women sent 10% more likes this January than they did in December, and they’ve proven that taking the initiative pays off: Contact exchanges for women in January 2022 were at their highest in over a year (increasing 13% since December).
Women have expressed feeling more confident in finding matches and making the first move because they’re being more open and upfront about what they want. In the past five years, there’s been a 600% increase in women’s profiles stating “looking for a feminist” or “feminists only” and a 5% increase in women responding “no” to the OkCupid matching question “Would you date someone who isn’t a feminist?”
While women around the world are increasingly likely to be looking for a match to support their values, female daters have become increasingly less likely to expect (or want) a match to support them financially. In fact, only 10% of women on OkCupid say that money is very important when it comes to a match. Here’s how it stacks up for women by country:
Looking at the two extremes, women in Indonesia are 9x more likely than women in Germany to say that a match’s money is extremely important; but even so, it’s just over one-third of Indonesian women who feel that way.
Instead, women are focused on fighting to close the gender wage gap, with 84% of female daters on OkCupid saying more needs to be done to do so (70% of men agree). See how it breaks down by country:
Women are also keeping track of their own finances so they can depend solely on themselves. In fact, very few women on OkCupid say they do not keep track of their own finances; unlike with the responses to other OkCupid matching questions on money, Indonesian women take the lead here, with only 5% saying they do not keep their budget.
Yet despite female daters’ desire to be financially independent, what’s most important to them — across the globe — is being independent full-stop. Sixty-five percent of women on OkCupid who responded to the matching question “Would you rather have more money or more freedom?” said “freedom” (slightly ahead of 64% of men).
So what does freedom mean? Well, it’s the right to choose what you want — and that comes to who you date, too. After all, over the past two years there’s been a 55% increase in women saying a relationship is more important to them than advancing their career. As a result, women are prioritizing what’s really important to them in a match and what they’re really looking for beyond the surface.
In the past five years there’s been a 5% increase in women responding “extremely honest” to the matching question “Would you rather date someone extremely hot or extremely honest?” For men, on the other hand, there’s been a 3% decrease. Single women are also focused on finding someone they connect with emotionally, with 88% today saying it’s important to establish an emotional connection before a physical one (compared to 78% of men). And in just this past month, there’s been a 5% increase in women seeking a relationship to last for the rest of their lives.
So on this International Women’s Day (and every day!), we at OkCupid are celebrating the women who are taking their dating lives into their own hands. No matter what they’re looking for, women are being more direct, open, and assertive about what they want and how they’re going to get it — and we think that’s pretty amazing.
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OkCupid Data Shows That Women Are Owning Their Dating Lives More Than Ever was originally published in OkCupid Dating Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
It’s Okay to Make Friends on Dating Apps. Here’s Why
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Join OkCupid in Supporting Small, Black-Owned Businesses
In honor of Black History Month, we’ve created a list of 19 amazing, Black-owned businesses that power love and connection through wares such as chocolates, candles, and more. At OkCupid, we are committed to the future of the Black community — both in dating and beyond — so it is important to us to highlight Black-owned businesses we love. Our rockstar employees helped craft this list of small businesses across the country, and OkCupid is donating $1,000 to each one.
One of the best parts of dating is having a reason to explore. Meeting up with a special someone (or this week’s fling, no judgment here) is the perfect excuse to step out of your comfort zone with a fresh look, a different cocktail spot, or a new signature scent. So pop on your getting ready playlist (we know you have one) and join us in supporting these amazing Black-owned businesses!
These quality crafted candles pay tribute to Black greatness with scents that capture its radiance.
The names of these freelance-inspired candles may even inspire you on date night. Try out Good Night, for example, that’ll get you ready for a cozy night in.
Up your hosting game with one of their cool aprons or snag some of their sweet drinking chocolate.
Show off how well you were paying attention in that message thread by picking a flavor combination that speaks to their palette.
Order fun options like “Mint Condition,” and “Foxy Brown” to cool down your hot date-night in.
Nothing says “I think this could be a thing,” like ordering some wine and doing an at-home wine tasting.
7. Top 3! Games
This musical themed game is the perfect way to turn a game night for two into the 90s R&B moment you so richly deserve.
These aromatic blends smell as heavenly as they taste. Use one to revamp your energy before that post-work hang or to calm your nerves before that third-date hookup.
9. LYS Beauty
Affirm yourself to be the kissable catch we know you are with their natural Speak Love Glossy Lip Treatment Oil. As an added bonus you can get it via Sephora’s same day delivery app without interrupting your skin care routine.
10. Grounded Plants
If there’s anything more sexy than taking the plunge into plant parenthood, we haven’t found it yet.
Infuse some good vibes into your first date with these carefully copper-wrapped crystals.
12. Stuzo
Their adorably bold overalls prove what we have always known — style has no gender.
13. The Jules Shop
This site has everything from the perfect lounge set for that midday meetup to that sexy date night dress you’ve been searching for.
14. Love Iguehi
Their cute clutches and dazzling dusters are the perfect way to elevate your look in a dash.
A quality leather trinket is a great way to gift someone you just started seeing. It says “I was thinking about you…but not in a creepy way.”
16. Aya Paper Co
You won’t regret sending one of their astrology-themed cards to your perfect match.
17. Soultanicals
Nothing puts your confidence on ten like knowing your curls are flourishing.
Their oil-based perfumes will keep you smelling like a snack for the hrs & hrs when you finally find the person who makes you stop hating that song.
19. Jaibutters
Everyone deserves to have their chance at love and affection…and smooth, buttery skin.
Download OkCupid & find someone great today!
Join OkCupid in Supporting Small, Black-Owned Businesses was originally published in OkCupid Dating Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
If You’re Not Going on Group Dates, It’s Time to Start
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Quiz: What’s Your V-Day Vibe?
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#BeSingleNotSolo Sweepstakes Valentine’s Edition – Official Rules
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This New POF Feature Will Stop You From Sending Messages You Regret the Next Morning
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This New POF Feature Will Stop You From Sending Messages You Regret the Next Morning
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