Ever wondered what’s actually happening behind the scenes when you punch your ideal partner preferences into a delusion calculator? It’s not random guessing — the results are rooted in real US population data. But like any statistical tool, there are simplifications. This post breaks down exactly where the data comes from, how the math works,…
The battle of the sexes has been raging since the dawn of time, but modern dating data lets us settle at least one argument: who has more unrealistic dating standards — men or women? Spoiler: both genders are delusional, just in completely different ways. Men and women prioritize different traits, set different thresholds, and are…
Having standards in dating is healthy. Knowing what you want shows self-awareness and saves everyone’s time. But there’s a line between having standards and being delusional — and a surprising number of people have crossed it without realizing. How do you know if your dating expectations have drifted from “selective” into “unrealistic”? Here are 7…
“Must make six figures” has become one of the most common requirements on dating profiles. But how realistic is that expectation? According to US Census Bureau data (2023 ACS), only about 16% of men and 8% of women earn $100,000 or more per year. That means the six-figure income bar eliminates 84% of all men…
If you’ve ever scrolled through dating profiles, you’ve probably noticed a pattern: a LOT of women list 6 feet as their minimum height requirement. But here’s the thing — only 14.5% of American men are 6 feet or taller. That means roughly 85 out of every 100 men don’t make the cut before you even…