WHY YOUR PET CAN BE THE BEST WINGMAN
Dogs are not only a hooman’s best friend but can also be the best wingmate. Having one’s canine buddy by their side can help people find like-minded connections. Being a furry parent is a major green flag for most dog lovers.
During the last two years, as people isolated themselves at home, research has shown that pet owners often indicated that their pets provided much-needed emotional support, reduced loneliness, and had an overall positive impact on their health. By the end of 2020, there were approximately 11.6 million dog owners in the Philippines. However, other than just providing you with much needed companionship, do you know that your pets can also play an important role in your dating life?
Bumble, the women-first dating and social networking app, shows that “Dogs” is one of the most popular interest badges on Bumble in the Philippines and is the fourth most used badge by Gen Z and millennial women on Bumble in the Philippines.
Research conducted by Bumble earlier this month found that 42 percent of single Filipinos agree that they are more likely to connect with someone on a dating app if they have a cute picture of a dog, with 1 in 3 also believing that dating someone who doesn’t like dogs is a dealbreaker.
If you have used a photo with a friend’s pet in your profile in the hopes of getting more attention, you’re not alone. One quarter of Filipinos surveyed have been guilty of putting someone else’s dog in their dating profile to get more matches, with nearly half of the respondents agreeing that people who have a cute profile picture with a dog have a higher chance of being a good partner.
Here are some fun tips to date on Bumble:
Own a pet? Use the badge. Let your potential matches know that you own or want to own a dog by adding the “Dog” interest badge on your profile. You can go a step further and add other pet interest badges.
Take a new profile photo with your dog. To showcase how much of a dog lover you are, you can upload a photo of yourself with your fur baby. You can also show off your friend’s dog—just be honest with your matches from the get go about whether you want, or own, a dog.
Propose dog-friendly date ideas. Nothing makes a “pawrent” happier than having their dogs with them when they’re out and about, and this includes dates! If going to the dog park isn’t an ideal date scenario, suggest bringing your dog to pet-friendly cafes, a nice walking trail in the morning, or an evening stroll followed by a picnic on the beach.