Let’s face it: finding love in the swipe-right era can be tough, especially if you’re a smoker. A startling revelation from Hinge shows that smokers are 61% more likely to be swiped left. So, what’s really going on with smokers and dating apps?
Vapourcore took a deep dive into this, surveying 1,264 non-smoking Brits—half men, half women—to get to the bottom of how smoking colours perceptions in the digital dating scene.
It turns out, that attitudes towards smokers aren’t just lukewarm; they’re downright chilly, especially among women.
Here’s the scoop: while 19% of men might find a smoker intriguing enough to swipe right, only a slim 10% of women agree.
It seems that for a significant number of ladies, a smoking profile isn’t just a turnoff—it’s a deal breaker.
Digging deeper, the survey revealed a striking disparity in attitudes. A hefty 66% of women find smoking unattractive, compared to 53% of men.
Moreover, 61% of women think flaunting a cigarette on a dating profile is out of style, while only 48% of men think smoking is a fashion faux pas.
But it’s not just about looks or trends. Health looms large in this equation. A robust 81% of women and 76% of men perceive a smoker as someone who’s not just unhealthy but possibly neglectful of their well-being. Given today’s wellness-focused culture, that’s a serious romantic disadvantage.
And then there’s the intelligence factor—yes, intelligence. About 74% of women and 65% of men question the judgment of someone who smokes, seeing it as a potential marker of poor decision-making skills.
Stress is also part of the stigma. Almost half of the women think smokers are likely more stressed, a sentiment less shared by men, with only 34% agreeing.
If by chance, a non-smoker decides to swipe right on a smoker and hits it off, what next? The survey says health concerns still reign supreme.
Both sexes rate the long-term health impacts of smoking as their top worry, with women (76%) slightly more concerned than men (70%).
And it’s not just about the smoker’s health; there’s angst about secondhand smoke and even the smoker’s dental hygiene and breath.
This survey paints a clear picture: smoking is a significant barrier to finding love on dating apps.
For smokers seeking romance online, it might be time to rethink how they present themselves—or perhaps, even better, think about quitting.