13 questions single individuals need to ask earlier than a primary date – and a few are very blunt

A new poll has found single people wish the dating game was more honest, with many saying they’d love to ask some awkward questions before a first date or even before meeting someone

A whopping 94% of singletons wish for more honesty in the dating scene, with 84% believing it should be socially acceptable to delve into the details even before a first date.

The study, conducted by luxury dating platform Seeking, found that over a fifth (22%) have shown up to meet someone from an entirely different generation, while 21% were surprised to find their date significantly shorter than claimed.

One in six (15%) have met someone who had children but didn’t disclose this fact, and 8% have shared a drink with someone who claimed to be teetotal but wasn’t. The research also unveiled the questions singles would like answered before dining with someone.

These include:

• What do you look like first thing in the morning? (10%)
• How much do you earn? (9%)
• Are your teeth real? (8%)
• What is your bank balance right now?(6%), according to a poll of 2,000 single individuals.

One in six (15%) would like to directly ask a potential partner about their number of sexual partners, while 12% are curious about whether the person voted conservative.

According to a recent survey, UK singles tend to bend the truth when it comes to certain aspects of themselves, including their age (51%), relationship status (44%), financial situation (42%), interests (35%), height (33%), and past relationships (33%). Other areas where people are likely to stretch the truth include their job (30%) and hobbies (22%).

As a result of these fibs, many people have become disillusioned with mainstream online dating and dating apps. In fact, a third (36%) of respondents admitted that they don’t like online dating, while a quarter (23%) said they hate it.Despite this, UK singles have been using online dating for an average of eight years, spending around two hours and 30 minutes per week on an average of two dating apps.

Men tend to spend more time browsing through potential dates than women, with an average of two hours and 45 minutes compared to two hours and 15 minutes.Interestingly, online daters typically spend 19 days chatting with someone before meeting in person, even though three-quarters (73%) would prefer to meet up sooner.

Emma Hathorn, a dating expert at Seeking.com, said: “The research shows that single Brits are struggling with the current online dating world. We know that online dating is still one of the most popular ways to meet your future partner and we can’t see that changing any time soon as we celebrate three decades since online dating first started.

“It seems that British daters have high standards and are looking for platforms that can meet and exceed those expectations. The results showed a positive sign that British daters are prioritising authenticity, with a representative from Seeking stating: “At Seeking, honesty and transparency are at the very centre of what we stand for on our dating platform so it’s promising to see how important that is to British daters. “.

A significant number of respondents, one in five (20 percent), reported finding it difficult to meet someone who is their match or who shares their values. Meanwhile, 19 percent admitted to feeling bored with the dating scene, likening it to a second job, with 12 percent feeling fatigued.

The complete list of burning questions that British daters wish they could ask prior to a date can be found here