The hunt for Mr or Mrs Perfect is over as daters now set their sights on a ‘six out of 10’ – embracing the ‘Average Joe’. A poll of 800 adults who use dating apps found 55 per cent are seeking a partner who isn’t stereotypically ‘perfect’. And 81 per cent claim they are on the hunt for someone who simply fits a ‘six out of 10’ calibre.
With 67 per cent having avoided connecting with someone after getting the ‘ick’ over their profile image, 89 per cent are looking for a match who shows a warm smile. Also on the wish list are signs of liking nature (77 per cent) or sport (49 per cent) – and a presence of a friend (52 per cent) and family (53 per cent). It emerged 67 per cent believe being your authentic and ‘average’ self is a good thing, with obviously filtered selfies (79 per cent), posing with money (75 per cent), and sweaty gym snaps (53 per cent) cited as the biggest dating profile turn-offs.
Dating expert Alix Fox, who is working with dating app , Plenty of Fish , which commissioned the research spoke about the findings. Alix said: “There’s a widespread perception in the dating world that unless you’re a VIP who looks flawless or has a whole A-Z of impressive achievements, then you’re going to be rejected. “But the truth is, most singles aren’t seeking someone practically godlike to be their ‘chosen human’.
“They want an ‘Average Joe’ (or Jane) who’s real and relatable, who values laughing and loving over fronting and .
