Relationship Research Archives

How Americans Really Feel About Age Gap Relationships

Matchmaking Team — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:43:34 +0000

Age gap relationships have long been part of dating culture, but Americans do not view every age difference the same way.

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What is the Ideal Relationship Timeline?

Darci Johnson — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:52:51 +0000

It can be hard to know when it’s the “right” time to define the relationship, to move in, to take the next step. To answer the question, “what is the ideal relationship timeline?”, we surveyed 23 members of our Matchmaking Company team.

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The Best U.S. Cities for Singles Over 40

Darci Johnson — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:09:36 +0000

To identify the best places for singles over 40, we analyzed 100 of the largest U.S. metro areas across 25 metrics, from the density of single adults 40+ to rent costs, walkability, fitness access, social amenities, and life expectancy.

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Which States Have the Most Exes?

Matchmaking Team — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:48:27 +0000

Surveying 2,300+ Americans, we reveal which states report the most exes, plus how long it takes to move on, stay friends, and why breakups still linger online.

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When Do Americans Bring a Partner Home for the Holidays?

Matchmaking Team — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:17 +0000

We surveyed more than 2,300 Americans to find out.

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The Best U.S. Cities for Valentine’s Day Dinner Reservations in 2025

Matchmaking Team — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:00:42 +0000

Planning a Valentine’s Day dinner can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to securing a reservation in time for the big night. To help lovebirds across the country navigate this challenge, we analyzed OpenTable data for two-person dinner reservations on February 14, 2025.

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The Hottest Name in Every State

Matchmaking Team — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:05:00 +0000

First impressions matter, and when it comes to meeting someone special, a name can set the tone for the connection that follows. But which names do people consider the hottest across the U.S.? To uncover the names leaving the biggest impression, we surveyed over 2,400 Americans, asking them to rank their state’s most popular names, as identified by the Social Security Administration. By averaging these rankings, we revealed the hottest masculine and feminine names across every state.

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Which U.S. States Have the Best Kissers?

Matchmaking Team — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:00:25 +0000

Even if you don’t consider yourself a hopeless romantic, kissing is a great temperature check for bright-eyed couples to suss out if sparks fly (or fizzle out). But where are all the best kissers and how do we grade their smooching potential? To uncover this, we surveyed over 3,000 Americans from states across the U.S. Participants answered a [...]

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Examining How Dating and Political Beliefs Intersect in America

Matchmaking Team — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:00:17 +0000

Discover the intricate interplay between political beliefs and dating preferences, unveiling insights into relationship dynamics across diverse groups through a comprehensive survey of Americans.

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Looking for Love: The Best U.S. Cities to Be Cupid

Matchmaking Team — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:00:32 +0000

This Valentine’s Day, where is Cupid’s love-inducing arrow most likely to find its mark? The God of Love is fabled to be a legendary matchmaker, but there are some cities that make his job a little easier. Keep reading to see if your city will be the best host for Cupid — and if you’re in the right spot to be matched with your dream Valentine!

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