The popularity of online dating has never been higher. This can be seen on TV and in movies, where everyone is continuously swiping, flirting, and matching. But, in the modern age of internet dating, how do guys fare? We delved into some of our in-depth data studies to learn more about the emotional and practical realities of online dating for guys.

It was difficult to choose from so many intriguing dating statistics, so we went with the most shocking and myth-busting figures. Here are some of the questions we addressed with our online dating statistics about guys to help you understand:

• How successful is online dating?

This is a difficult question to answer because “success” is a subjective term. According to Michael Rosenfeld, a sociologist at Stanford, meeting your partner online increases your chances of marrying them. This is likely due to the fact that you may learn a lot about your spouse before meeting them thanks to their profile, and you can also choose people who share your interests, enhancing compatibility.

• Who uses online dating?

Online dating is used by 40% of Americans. Men use online dating more than women, with 52.4 percent of men and 47.6 percent of women using it.

• How do men feel about dating and relationships in 2019?

We try to answer how men are feeling about dating in 2019 below with some of our most interesting online dating statistics.

Online Dating Statistics Revealed

1. Men and Marriage

In heterosexual partnerships, proposals have long been portrayed as a male obligation. However, in one of our research on marriage proposals and views, it was observed that nearly a fifth of males (21%) said they would like to be proposed to!

2. Men and Cooking

Surprisingly, males were less impressed than women when their possible mate could cook. When asked if they think someone more beautiful if they can cook, only 75% of males replied yes. On the other hand, an overwhelming majority of women (83%) stated it was something they found appealing on a date.

3. Paying For Dinner – Men or Women?

Men should pay for supper, according to 67 percent of male and female respondents, with 28 percent saying it should be split 50-50 and 12 percent saying pay for what you eat. Only 0.8 percent of respondents said women should pay for dinner.

So, how does this divide play out in terms of gender roles? Surprisingly, men believe they should pay more than women, with 82 percent of men believing they should shoulder the burden. And while 55% of women agree, it’s worth noting that 34% of women believe that splitting 50-50 is the best option.

4. Men and Friendships

When people have a relationship question, who do they turn to? Interestingly, 66 percent of males indicated they would seek relationship counsel from their friends, while 60 percent of women said they would contact a friend about their true relationship questions. However, almost a third of males (32%) prefer to keep it to themselves, while just 16 percent of women agree. Surprisingly, 11% of people stated they would turn to Google, which was even more popular than asking a family member, which received only 7% of the vote!

5. Men and Sex Appeal

Surprisingly, one of our surveys found that sex appeal is more important to women (60.5% consider it important) than men (54%).

6. Men and Mental Health

‘If you were feeling blue, would you talk to someone about it, and if so, who would you talk to?’ we also questioned men. Only 28% of males indicated they would confide in their acquaintances, while 29% said their partner was their most trusted confidante. A significant 26% of men claimed they would not speak to anyone.

7. Men and Emotions

While 95 percent of women said yes to the question “do you think women prefer guys who are upfront with their emotions?” in our poll, Surprisingly, 84 percent of men gave the same answer. That’s right: despite the fact that women overwhelmingly prefer a man who is upfront about his feelings, 16 percent of men (about 1 in 6) continue to believe that emotional males are less appealing to women.

Men also admitted to crying once every few months, with 27 percent of male respondents responding in this fashion. Only 17% indicated they cry once a week, 14% said once a month, and 17% claimed they only cry at weddings, births, or funerals. Only 2% of men stated they cry every day, while 6% said they don’t cry at all.

At EliteSingles, we run a lot of surveys, but we’re especially proud of the fact that our research has exposed some of the fallacies about male gender. In 2019, it’s critical that men feel free to live and express themselves, as well as take care of their mental health, without feeling compelled to conform to stereotypes.