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Study Reveals Why Can't You Find 'The One'

4 July 2024

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A new study has highlighted how pervasiveness of social media has confused people about their dating decisions

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The confusion also stems from dating apps, researchers from Ethophilia Research Foundation in Santiniketan said

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They added that these sites increase the temptation and desire for a new partner, making people less likely to stick it out in a relationship

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Women appear to be more likely to report partner selection confusion than men, as per the study

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The proliferation of social media has led to exposure to many more potential mates than ever before

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But the study said that the availability of dating apps and ease of photo enhancement can distort the reality of dating candidates

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The research is based on extensive observation of human behavioural patterns regarding partner choice

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The team said it gave an open questionnaire to the young population and recorded their response

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The questionnaire included questions related to romantic partner selection

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The team said the research will help build a better understanding of how mate selection is evolving in humans

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