Tinder's The Green Flags Study

Tinder Green Flag Study Suggests Men & Women Want the Same Things While Dating

May 31, 2024

Flip

The Story

Have you ever felt like women are a completely different species from men?

If so, you’re not alone. Much is made of the differences between genders. But a new study by Tinder suggests that, when it comes to dating, men and women may be more aligned than they realize.

The Snapshot

Tinder’s latest study, which they’re calling the Green Flags Study, polled 8,000 people from the U.S., the UK, Canada and Australia, and turned up a host of fascinating new data points

For instance, over half of both male and female respondents said they were looking for a romantic relationship, while over 90% each complained about the difficulty of dating.

Over three-quarters of both male and female respondents said they were seeking equal partnerships — but fascinatingly, while just under two-thirds of women believed men were primarily seeking casual sex, just over a quarter of men actually fit that description.

The study also noted that men and women were getting mixed up when it came to notions of chivalry. For instance, recognizing that women may feel less safe after dark, 59% of women felt that a guy making sure they got home alright counted as modern chivalrousness.

The Lesson

Of the study, Dr. Sara Konrath, a social psychologist at Indiana University, said it, “reveals assumptions that young people have about each other: men and women are misjudging each other’s intentions in stereotypical ways.”

“Such stereotypes can be damaging to relationships,” she notes. “Staying curious and asking questions can help dig beyond the surface and lead to deeper connections.”

So next time you match with someone — try approaching the conversation with these statistics (and an open mind). It just might help you land a really good date.

You Might Also Dig: