Each year Match.com conducts a survey of 5000 singles to see what they think. It is an American survey, however most of the data relates to singles in general.
In the survey 69% of singles were ready for a relationship! Which is great news and I can tell you I see the same thing here, there is no shortage of singles who want more than a hook up.
I love the info on what women want on a first date, I totally agree. I wish they had asked the men the same question.
So what impresses women and what behaviour do they want on the first date:
| 90% | Want a compliment about their appearance |
| 91% | Impressed when the man insists on paying |
| 90% | Impressed if a guy is there waiting for her when she gets there |
| 82% | Impressed by a guy who hugs hello |
| 71% | Impressed by a kiss on the |
What puts a girl off on a first date:
| 90% | Put off when a guy checks his phone |
| 90% | Being more than 15 minutes late |
| 81% | Having more than 2 drinks |
| 68% | Ordering food for them |
| 38% | Being rude to wait staff |
The one thing women want to feel on a first date is COMFORTABLE (79%)!
Ok this seems an unusual question it is under the section of when do girls let their guard down and is related solely to make up!
| 25% | Never wear make-up (not even on a first date) |
| 29% | Will go without make-up when in a committed relationship |
| 9% | Will always wear makeup, even after moving in together |
Random information about male habits:
| 27% | Will always man scape |
| 37% | Plan to never stop man scaping |
1 in 10 men will fart on a first date and 20% will pee with the door open after a couples of dates.
What singles notice when you invite them over.
Women will raise an eyebrow to:
| 86% | Stealing the neighbours internet |
| 79% | Not having the internet |
| 73% | Not having a computer |
Turn ons:
| 91% | Clean bathroom |
| 90% | Nice sheets |
| 88% | Well maintained lawn |
82% of women are turned off by a roommate compared to 69% of men.
When is it ok to become friends on social media
| 41% | After going out a couple of times |
| 19% | Before a first date |
| 18% | Once things get serious |
| 15% | After a good first date |
When does bad sex become a deal breaker?
| 52% | After a few times |
| 18% | Once we are committed |
| 16% | It’s never a deal breaker |
| 14% | The first time |
80% of singles say it is important for their partner to reach orgasm.
The most disturbing face is 1 in 4 singles would have sex with a robot. Surprisingly more women than men – 31% of women and 15% of men.
The best sex is being had by the over 60’s.
Five ingredients for good sex:
| 83% | Caring |
| 83% | Enthusiastic |
| 78% | Communication |
| 76% | Good Kisser |
| 75% | Orgasm |
Five things that made for bad sex from a guy’s point of view:
| 75% | Too much talking |
| 65% | No passion |
| 56% | Little movement |
| 52% | Lights on |
| 51% | Not saying I love you |
Five things that made sex bad from the women’s point of view:
| 88% | Too much talking |
| 81% | No passion |
| 74% | Bad kissing |
| 69% | Too little movement from partner |
| 68% | No foreplay |
Kissing is definitely important and not just for teenagers.
What they thought of friends with benefits:
| 92% | Must use birth control |
| 67% | Can’t have more than one FWB at a time |
| 62% | Can’t tell anyone |
| 36% | They can only contact me at certain time |
45% of FWB have had it evolve into a relationship.
Debbie xxoxx
