- The three-date rule is becoming a thing
of the past -- women wait an average of nine dates before they have
sex, while men wait an average of five
- Men are nine times more likely than
women to be OK with sleeping together on the first date, but just
30 percent of men and 8 percent of women think sex should happen
within the first three dates
- Thirty-three percent of people said
that they’ve needed to get out of a bad date; pretending to be ill,
acting tired, having a friend call/text, lying about having plans
afterwards and faking a phone call topped the list of most common
excuses
- Millennials are more likely (52
percent) to have dated someone they met online vs. 34 percent of
Gen Xers and only 18 percent of Baby Boomers
Groupon, which recently launched Groupon+ (Groupon Plus)
voucherless, cash-back restaurant deals perfect for daters, asked
2,000 U.S. adults about the latest dating trends, including when is
it most acceptable to make a move, ideal first date ideas, bad date
horror stories, best time to follow up after a date, when is the
right time to start a relationship and what it takes to find
relationship success.
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Groupon asked 2,000 U.S. adults about the
latest dating trends, including when is it most acceptable to make
a move, ideal first date ideas, bad date horror stories, best time
to follow up after a date, when is the right time to start a
relationship and what it takes to find relationship success.
(Graphic: Business Wire)
According to the results, the three-date rule is becoming a
thing of the past with most people waiting an average of eight
dates before they have sex, with women waiting nine compared to
five for men. And while men were nine times more likely to be ok
with sleeping together on the first date, just 30 percent of men
and 8 percent of women think sex should happen inside the first
three dates.
“Whether you’re single or in a relationship, fall is a great
time for people to head out on dates and take their romantic game
to the next level,” said Guido Torrini, VP and GM, Groupon+.
“People aiming for a relationship like to take their time to go on
a number of dates and build a connection, which is why picking the
right type of activity is an important consideration in the date
planning process.”
Dinner at a restaurant was the overwhelming choice (74 percent)
for a perfect first date activity followed by going to see a movie,
having a drink at a bar, getting coffee or experiencing the
outdoors. Thirty-three percent of people admitted to “pregaming”
with one or more alcoholic drinks to ease the nerves before a date.
Nearly 80 percent of people would use a discount on a date, and
almost half of those who said no would change their mind if they
could do so discreetly.
The survey, conducted by market researchers OnePoll and
commissioned by Groupon, also asked people about some of their
worst dates and found that nearly one-third of those polled had
someone try to eat off their plate, drink from their glass or tell
them what to order. Another one-third said that they’ve needed to
get out of a bad date. The most commonly used excuses were
pretending to be ill, acting tired, having a friend call or text,
lying about having plans afterwards and faking a phone call. One
out of seven people have even escaped a date by pretending to go to
the bathroom and never returning.
After a date, people typically wait about three days before
texting or calling the other person. Women on average wait a full
day longer than men to text or call the other person (three days
vs. two days) with Millennials identifying themselves as the most
eager age group––reaching out within two days.
When it comes to starting a relationship, Millennials are also
more likely (52 percent) to have dated someone they met online vs.
34 percent of Gen Xers and only 18 percent of Baby Boomers.
Respondents also indicated that it takes an average of five dates
before deciding to exclusively date one specific person. Nearly
half of those surveyed said they’ve dated more than one person at a
time and more than 20 percent said they’ve dated three or more at
once.
Monthly Targets to Ensure a Successful Relationship
5 x random compliments
3 x heart to hearts
3 x days out
2 x occasions of spending time with partner’s friends/family
2 x meals in a restaurant
2 x order in food
1 x surprise gift
1 x trip to the movies
The 23 U.S. markets where Groupon+ is live include: New York,
Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston,
Washington, D.C., San Jose, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Phoenix,
Tampa, Minneapolis, Miami, Denver, San Diego, Las Vegas, Austin,
Newark, N.J., Long Island, N.Y. and Orange County, Calif.
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is building the daily habit in local
commerce, offering a vast mobile and online marketplace where
people discover and save on amazing things to do, see, eat and buy.
By enabling real-time commerce across local businesses, travel
destinations, consumer products and live events, shoppers can find
the best a city has to offer.
Groupon is redefining how small businesses attract and retain
customers by providing them with customizable and scalable
marketing tools and services to profitably grow their
businesses.
To download Groupon's top-rated mobile apps, visit
www.groupon.com/mobile. To search for great deals or subscribe to
Groupon emails, visit www.groupon.com. To learn more about the
company’s merchant solutions and how to work with Groupon, visit
www.groupon.com/merchant.
"Groupon" and “Groupon+” are trademarks of Groupon, Inc. All
other names used may be trademarks owned by their respective
holders.
Groupon+ TV spots can be found via the Groupon YouTube
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