Are Kansans willing to date across party lines?

Colter Robinson
·2 min read

KANSAS (KSNT) – A new study indicates most Kansans are bipartisan daters.

On Monday, datingadvice.com published a report looking at how singles across the country view dating across political parties. The study surveyed 3,000 singles and found Republicans are more open to dating Democrats.

According to the study, 4% of Republicans said they would not date a Democrat whereas 15% of Democrats said they wouldn’t date a Republican. Overall, 81% of singles in the Sunflower State are blind to political affiliation when it comes to dating.

The study found that Democrats nationwide are less likely to date across political lines with 20% opposed to dating Republicans. On the other aisle, Republicans were slightly more willing to date political counterparts at 17%.

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“Our findings suggest that while politics are a defining aspect of our identity, they don’t necessarily dictate our personal relationships,” the survey reads. “Even in an era of polarized political views, love still has the potential to unite us.”

If you’re in the dating pool, the Better Business Bureau has some tips to keep in mind:

  • Never share your personal information with someone you just met. Don’t give your cell phone number, home address, email address or even your social media profile to a stranger. Wait until you know and trust a person, preferably when you’ve already met them in person.

  • Research your love interest. One telltale sign you’re dealing with a scammer is a stolen profile picture. Do a reverse image search of the person’s profile picture to make sure it isn’t being used under a different name or on multiple profiles.

  • Don’t pay money to scammers. Even if you pay them, you have no guarantee that scammers won’t use the photos or videos anyway. Plus, your money could be funding criminal activity.

  • Think before you send photos or videos. Once you send a photo or video, you can’t get it back. Keep in mind that even video calls can be recorded, and use good judgement to protect your reputation.

If you believe you’ve fallen victim to a dating app scheme, report it using BBB’s Scam Tracker.

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