Here is the perfect place for a meeting between single parents during the holidays
Finding love is not easy. Even more so when you have to juggle a full schedule and the mental load induced by single parenthood. Despite the obstacles encountered, single parents are not ready to give up on their love lives.
Fortunately for them, the end-of-year celebrations, conducive to conviviality, constitute the ideal opportunity to meet people. But on condition of choosing the location, reveals a study carried out by IPSOS for Even, a dating application designed for single parents.
The ideal place to find love
“Single parents favor warm and welcoming places, perfectly suited to the winter atmosphere for their first dates,” underlines the study. For 65% of them, the ideal setting is festive activities such as ice rinks and Christmas markets. No wonder when you want to break the ice.
For those who are less comfortable on skates, other places are also popular. To stay warm during the winter, betting on safe bets is recommended. The cinema or cafes which offer a warm atmosphere represent places coveted by single parents. These places guarantee a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, explains the study “Whether in the heart of the magic of a Christmas market or in a cozy café, the main thing is to create an atmosphere. conducive to meeting and exchange”.
The place to ban for a first date
Since there is an ideal place, others on the contrary should be avoided, the investigation continues. Which ones? Unsurprisingly, 33% of single parents avoid clubs, which are too noisy and often not conducive to intimate conversation. Next come company parties (29%) in which the atmosphere is too formal. Finally, 21% of respondents exclude cold and windy outdoor spaces. It’s hard to create a connection when the icy wind slaps you in the face with every exchange.
20% of single parents do not want a first meeting at home or at the other person’s home. “Let’s avoid hitting a stuffed toy or coming across family photos during a first date, the charm could quickly break,” the study quips.