Love Isn’t Blind, It Has Its Eyes on Politics | by OkCupid

But it’s not just reproductive rights shaping the dating landscape. Marriage equality remains a top issue for singles, with 96% of 18-to-25-year-olds and 97% of 26-to-35-year-olds supporting it. Across all genders, 97% of women and 96% of men are aligned on this issue. When it comes to LGBTQ+ rights more broadly, 74% of Gen Z daters and 78% of Millennials on OkCupid actively advocate for the cause.

The #MeToo movement has also left a lasting imprint on dating expectations. Over three quarters of women (77%) and more than half of men (51%) wouldn’t date someone who doesn’t support the movement. The generational divide is equally telling: 55% of 18-to-25-year-olds, 68% of 26-to-35-year-olds, and 66% of 36-to-45-year-olds on OkCupid say that support for #MeToo is a dating prerequisite.

Gender equality is another major non-negotiable. A striking 86% of women and 67% of men say they couldn’t date someone who doesn’t support gender equality. When it comes to women’s rights more broadly, those numbers jump to 90% of women and 70% of men. Silent support isn’t enough either — 52% of women on OkCupid say that speaking out about racial equality is essential, not optional.

So, what does this tell us? Compatibility isn’t just about shared hobbies or whether you both love the same Netflix show. Today’s singles are seeking alignment on core values — issues that define how they engage with the world. Love isn’t blind; it’s politically conscious. And for many, the question isn’t “Do you believe in love?” — it’s “Do you believe in equality?”