Community polls

What do 360K+
singles really think?

Dating culture, real-life meetups, and what people genuinely want — broken down by city and demographic. Real opinions, no spin.

82%

are up for a real
meetup this month

6,200+ responses · May 2026

3days

average time to
arrange a first meetup

3,800+ responses · May 2026

This month's big question
Dating culture insights

What the community
is talking about.

"How do you feel about dating apps right now?"

Burnt out / frustrated54%
Still using, cautiously30%
Optimistic, enjoying it16%
4,100+ votes 🌍 UK + USA

"How long before you'd suggest meeting in person?"

Within 24–48 hours41%
3–7 days of chatting38%
2+ weeks minimum21%
3,800+ votes 🌍 UK + USA

"What's your biggest dating frustration right now?"

Ghosting after plans agreed46%
Fake profiles / catfishing29%
No-one commits to plans25%
5,200+ votes 🌍 UK + USA

"What type of first date do you prefer?"

Drinks at a bar52%
Coffee / daytime casual30%
Activity / event date18%
4,600+ votes 🌍 UK + USA

"How important is physical proximity for a first date?"

Very — must be local67%
Somewhat — prefer nearby25%
Not at all — I'd travel8%
3,400+ votes 🌍 UK + USA

"Do you tell friends when you're going on a first date?"

Always — safety first58%
Sometimes, depends on the vibe30%
Rarely / never12%
2,900+ votes 🌍 UK + USA
By age group

"How soon would you
meet someone in person?"

Results broken down by age. Within 48 hours wins across every group.

18–24

24–48 hrs55%
3–7 days31%
2+ weeks14%

25–34

24–48 hrs43%
3–7 days40%
2+ weeks17%

35–44

24–48 hrs38%
3–7 days42%
2+ weeks20%

45+

24–48 hrs29%
3–7 days43%
2+ weeks28%

Based on May 2026 member data. Rounded to nearest percent.

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