Research-backed strategies to optimize your dating standards and find compatible partners
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Learn which criteria have the biggest impact on your match rate. Research shows that adjusting just 2-3 flexible preferences can triple your dating pool while maintaining compatibility.
Discover the difference between non-negotiable dealbreakers and flexible preferences. Studies show successful couples share 5-7 core values, not 20+ surface traits.
Age-specific insights from Census data reveal how dating pools change over time. Learn optimal age ranges that maximize matches at different life stages.
Only 10% of US adults earn over $150k. Understand how income and education requirements affect your dating pool and when flexibility makes sense.
CDC data shows only 14% of US men are 6 feet or taller. Discover how height preferences dramatically reduce your dating pool and alternative approaches.
Research from 2,500+ couples reveals that balanced standards (10-20% match rate) lead to 3x higher relationship satisfaction than extreme selectivity.
Use our data-driven calculator to see what percentage of people match your criteria and get personalized insights.
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