Rabu, 28 Maret 2012

Looking for a Date?

 25 Interesting Facts About . . .
Dating and Relationships
via: facts.randomhistory.com


1. Couples usually wait until six to eight dates before they are willing to enter into an exclusive relationship.

2. The most common time for breakups is around three to five months.
3. On average, it takes between 12 to 14 dates before couples will trade house keys.

4. One in three teenagers have experienced violence in a dating relationship.

5. In a survey conducted by MSNBC.com and Elle magazine, more than 31% of men said they dumped an overweight partner compared to 12% of women.

6. Match.com reports that 44% of its members in the United States have children.


7. On free dating sites, at least 10% of new accounts are from scammers.



8. If a man can’t decide what to wear on a date, he might want to wear blue. Studies show that women are attracted to men in blue.



9. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that people were twice as likely to find a date through friends and family than through the bar scene.



10. Four out of 10 workplace dating relationships result in marriage.

11. Psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania studied data from over 10,000 speed daters and found that most people make a decision regarding a person’s attraction within three seconds of meeting.




12. In a survey of 5,000 singles conducted by Match.com, 43% said fresh breath mattered the most before a date, 17% said stylish clothes, 15% said sexy fragrance, 14% said good skin, and 10% said great hair.



13. Nearly 40% of men do not feel confident meeting a woman for the first time.




14. Studies show that before a man even speaks a word, the way he stands (whether he is slouching or not) counts for over 80% of woman’s first impression.



15. Studies show that happiness is contagious and that potential dates find it hard to walk away from happy people. One of the biggest turn-offs during a date is negativity.




16. Studies show that men are put off by groups of loud women. If a woman wants to get a date, she should break away from a loud group to give a man a chance to approach her.



17. If you want to create an instant link with a date, say his or her name at least twice in the conversation. This shows attentiveness and connectiveness.



18. Top ten turn-offs for women include cystic acne, raggedy nails, flatulence and belching, missing teeth, body odor, bad breath, hairy nostrils, “man boobs,” “goofy” glasses, and hair “mistakes.”

19. If a woman is interested in her date, she will often smile at his jokes, play with her hair, fidget with an object such as a glass, blush when he pays her a compliment, pout or pucker her mouth, stumble over words, or lean in towards him.

20. Choosing exciting places for a first date increases the chances of the other person falling for you. There is a definitive link between danger and physical/romantic attraction.



21. Worst places to go on first date include fast-food restaurants, your kids’ birthday party or school play, your parents’ house, strip clubs, X-rated films or swingers parties, a party where your ex will be, church activities, or window shopping.



22. Research shows that men know they’re falling in love after just three dates, but women don’t fall in love until date 14.



23. On average, daters will kiss on the second date.


24. A woman can increase the likelihood of a man approaching her if she uncrosses her arms, makes subtle eye contact, and smiles.



25. Five types of women that men tend to avoid are serial flirters, someone who talks about marriage too soon, clingy women, the party-girl, and a woman who talks too much or is drama queen.





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