American Storylines

American Storylines

Lies, Damn Lies, and Dating Statistics

What do we actually know about the state of love, dating, and relationships?

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Daniel Cox
Feb 19, 2026
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In the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, I received a steady stream of email pitches featuring dating-related research. They included research on the states with the highest rates of infidelity (sorry Colorado!), the most desired body types on OnlyFans, and the share of Americans who require consent before receiving a hug (one in three, apparently). …

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