Plenty of Fish Finds Singles Embracing Their Cringe
- 74% of singles believe embracing their cringe will help them find their cringe counterpart
- Authenticity is appealing to online daters, with 74% more likely to message someone who appears cringey
- Sharing cringes ahead of time increases confidence for 73% of singles
- Bad manners, talking about the past, and excessive phone use are considered cringe on a date
Nearly 3 in 4 Believe Authenticity Will Lead to Their Perfect Cringe Counterparts
With nearly 50 billion collective views on TikTok to date, conversations around #cringe culture are sweeping the nation. As a result, singles are becoming increasingly confident in being their authentic selves - and they're looking for a partner who will do the same. Given "cringe" is a subjective concept, that could mean singles are passionate about a particular fandom, they enjoy niche sport or hobby, or it could even mean they revel in being "basic," but either way, nearly half (
To build on this movement and help singles date better, Plenty of Fish commissioned a survey conducted by OnePoll, exploring what modern singles consider cringe when it comes to dating.
"In a world where so many people feel pressure to present an ultra-manicured version of themselves, we applaud singles saying yes to being more real," said Eva Gallagher, Public Relations Manager at Plenty of Fish. "We're all about encouraging people to show up as their true selves - especially when it comes to dating. Sometimes, we just need to get out of our own way, so let's embrace the real us - the wonderful, awkward and sometimes cringey parts that make each of us unique."
Authenticity Advances Connection and Confidence
With more than seven in ten (
Authenticity is appealing to online daters, too. With
This increased transparency could also help an early connection strengthen: nearly three-quarters (
Additionally, while
Creating Context Around Cringe
Despite the subjectivity of cringe as a concept, survey findings show that there are some things - particularly when it comes to dating - that singles universally agree are no-nos, while other behaviors that were once seen as uncool are actually now appealing.
Across the board, singles agree that bad manners are considered cringe while dating - and not in a good way. Nearly 3 in 4 (
The behaviors that Gen Z and millennial singles once considered cringey when dating as teenagers, but now consider cool, include:
- Talking about fandoms early on (
55% ) - Being direct about dating intentions (
51% ) - Not playing hard to get (
46% )
Additionally, although
Survey Methodology
In a study commissioned by Plenty of Fish, 2,000 single or casually dating Gen Z and millennial Americans were polled in August 2023 by OnePoll.
About Plenty of Fish
Plenty of Fish is a dating app for singles who believe in a more laid-back approach to dating, one where they get to know the heart of someone. Our mission is to connect the most singles by building low-pressure experiences where the right people take notice. Unlike many dating offerings today, Plenty of Fish prioritizes creating an authentic, welcoming environment that allows real singles to discover what they're looking for - and simply date better! Plenty of Fish was the first dating app to ban "face filters" in all profile pics, and the first Match Group dating app to introduce live streaming. Plenty of Fish is a Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) company, and is one of the largest global online dating companies, available in 11 languages and more than 20 countries.
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