Music is one of the most personal and important elements of our lives. Intrinsically tied to memory, songs can transport us back in time. We all have songs that remind us of certain people or certain times in our lives.
So it's not surprising that music taste is one of the most important factors in overall compatibility when it comes to dating.
How Important Is Shared Music Taste When Dating?
Ever found out your date hated your favourite pop star, and instantly went off them? Turns out you're not alone. New research from Badoo reveals music is a relationship deal breaker. A staggering 70% of Brits believe a shared music taste is one of the most important qualities in a partner.
The study also found that one in five had lied about their music preference in order to impress their date. However, for those that fibbed, almost three quarters said their relationship had not gone well, suggesting how important it is to be upfront about your favourite band or singer. This also supports recent figures from Badoo that found 95% of UK singletons rate honesty as the most important quality in relationships.
A shared music taste was ranked more important than earning a lot of money (31 per cent), being highly educated (56 per cent) or having a great body (61 per cent). What’s more, music is so important to British daters, that on a date we’d prefer to go to a gig than a pub quiz, a fancy cocktail night or a theme park - a music event even trumps going for a cheeky Nando’s!
Dominic Gallello, CMO of Badoo commented: “Our study has given us further understanding of the all-important drivers Badoo users crave when looking for a meaningful connection online.”
Spice Girl Mel B said: “Music has always been a big part of my life so I can totally understand people saying it's a deal breaker for them when it comes to relationships. It’s the perfect way for us to make honest connections and get to know someone better. Recently, when I recorded Badoo’s podcast The Truth Flirts, I remember one famous guest telling a story of someone she was dating that went badly; they started playing music which wasn’t to her taste. Needless to say, the relationship didn’t last!”.
What Your Music Taste Says About You:
· The most honest: Alternative rock and folk music fans
· The most romantic: World music and hip hop fans
· Those who believe most in traditional values: Easy listening fans
· Open to trying new activities: Punk music fans
· Care most about physical attractiveness in a partner: Metal and alternative rock fans
· Sex is really important in a relationship: Metal fans
· Physically affectionate lovers: World music fans
· The self-confessed best kissers: Hip hop and dance music fans
· Those who are independent in a relationship: Dance music fans
· Find it the hardest to commit: Folk music fans
· Most likely to believe in the one: Metal, hip hop and reggae fans
· Appreciate the small everyday things of a relationship: Alternative rock and folk fans
· Shy until they really get to know people: Alternative rock and metal fans
· Rather go out than stay in: Punk and dance music fans
· Believe in a man paying on a first date: Easy listening and country music fans
· Open to non-traditional relationships: World music fans
And finally, the ones to watch out for: Most likely to have cheated in the past: Jazz fans!
Let us know on Badoo's Twitter if you've ever had to break up with someone because of their music taste, or if you liked someone more after finding out you had the same taste in music!