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Plenty of Fish Finds Singles Embracing Their Cringe
Nearly 3 in 4 Believe Authenticity Will Lead to Their Perfect Cringe Counterparts VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New insights from dating app
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[{"type":"text","content":"Nearly 3 in 4 Believe Authenticity Will Lead to Their Perfect Cringe Counterparts\nVANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New insights from dating app Plenty of Fish reveal that 74% of Gen Z and millennial singles agree that embracing their cringe will help them find their cringe counterpart, indicating that when it comes to dating, singles are feeling more comfortable being upfront about who they really are - with less fear of judgment.\n\n \n \n\n \nWith nearly 50 billion collective views on TikTok to date, conversations around #cringe culture are sweeping the nation. As a result, singles are becoming increasingly confident in being their authentic selves - and they're looking for a partner who will do the same. Given \"cringe\" is a subjective concept, that could mean singles are passionate about a particular fandom, they enjoy niche sport or hobby, or it could even mean they revel in being \"basic,\" but either way, nearly half (47%) consider themselves to be more cringe than cool and 73% agree that being true to themselves is an important step in getting to know a potential partner.\nTo build on this movement and help singles date better, Plenty of Fish commissioned a survey conducted by OnePoll, exploring what modern singles consider cringe when it comes to dating.\n\"In a world where so many people feel pressure to present an ultra-manicured version of themselves, we applaud singles saying yes to being more real,\" said Eva Gallagher, Public Relations Manager at Plenty of Fish. \"We're all about encouraging people to show up as their true selves - especially when it comes to dating. Sometimes, we just need to get out of our own way, so let's embrace the real us - the wonderful, awkward and sometimes cringey parts that make each of us unique.\"\nAuthenticity Advances Connection and ConfidenceWith more than seven in ten (73%) sharing that they aren't afraid to reveal things about themselves that might be considered cringe on a first date, it's clear singles are eager to share who they really are with potential partners sooner rather than later.\nAuthenticity is appealing to online daters, too. With 74% of singles claiming to be more likely to message someone on a dating app who appears to be as cringey as they are, whether through interests or hobbies listed on profiles, being open and honest on dating apps will incr...