Dating 'red flags', according users on Tinder, Hinge – CNBC

If you’ve been swiping on the dating apps recently, you’ve probably noticed that the bios of your potential matches are littered with the red flag emoji – this year it was one of the most frequently used emoji in Tinder bios, according to the app’s data. Some red flags are pretty specific to the person (think: “don’t love dogs!”) but others are commonly held.And all of them can thwart your attempt at a long-term partnership — something many singles expressed wanting this year — before it even begins.In 2022, 50% of singles said they would’ve been happier over the last year if they’d been in a relationship. In 2021, 35% had the same response. Here are four red flags that might cost you a potential match, according to dating app data.Getting drunk on a first dateThree-in-four singles don’t want to get drinks on a first date, according to Hinge’s data.Of those surveyed, 45% said they prefer sober dates because they are prioritizing their mental health and 55% said it helps them get to know the other person better.What should you do instead? Well, 17% of daters on the app would rather meet for coffee. About 11% would rather see a show or go
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