Michigan City Among the Worst for Dating ‘Red Flags and Deal Breakers’

The holiday season is often a time when people want to find a significant other. Maybe it's all those romantic Hallmark movies that sneak their way into our lives. Or, maybe it's just seeing family and friends at events, all paired up. No matter the reason, the holidays are a time to find love, or at least try to find love. Well, if you're in Michigan, note that one city is among the worst for dating "red flags and deal breakers." That's not good.

The study comes from Shinysmileveneers.com. In it, they state, "In the world of dating, the quirks and qualities that make you who you are can sometimes be the deciding factors in whether a connection blossoms or fizzles out. Those little peculiarities and characteristics that can transform a promising spark into a fiery flame or a pile of ashes in the blink of an eye."

Before we get to our area, let's look at some major red flags. The three biggest dating red flags across America, according to this study, are the following: "doesn't ask get-to-know-you questions, being constantly on their phone, and talking about their ex." That last one is a huge. It shows the person isn't over their last relationship. I'm surprised about the "doesn't ask get-to-know-you questions," because I don't like too many questions at first. As for deal breakers, the top deal breaker in America is bad hygiene, followed by being racist. Other deal breakers include being self-absorbed, not respecting boundaries, being against same-sex friends and being high-maintenance. Um, perhaps I've been accused of the latter, but I plead the Fifth.

Well, the city in Michigan where it's the most difficult to find someone without red flags is Detroit. The Motor City is tied for No. 5 on the list with Jacksonville, Florida. Detroit is also one of the top cities where people get ghosted in a relationship. If you're wondering, Seattle, Washington, is No. 1 on the list of the worst cities, and Boston, Massachusetts, is the best. Find the full study here.

If you're dating in 2022, then texting is likely going to be a big part of your, well, courtship. I mean, who talks on the phone anymore? It's all about texting and instant messaging that special someone to get to know them and set up a time to meet IRL.

Now, a new report shows that new love often begins in a relationship via texting... with heavy use of emojis. But, what are the best and worst emojis to use when dating- or at least flirting?

The report comes from the Adobe Future of Creativity: 2022 U.S. Emoji Trend Report. For the report, Adobe surveyed 5,000 U.S. emoji users to discover how they use emojis to get to know a potential significant other. The report discovered that 72% of U.S. emoji users say they definitely use emojis in dating or flirting messages.

For a while, people were saying emojis were a thing of the past, but according to this new study, the younger generations use them the most. So, they're still hip. Adobe found 58% of Gen Zers and 54% of millennials said they would give a second and third date to someone who used emojis. Gen Zers, around 38% of them, also stated they wouldn't have a serious relationships with someone who doesn’t use emojis. What really stings, though, is when emojis are used to end things. According to the report, 32% of Gen Zers say they have actually been broken up with via emoji. Dagger to the heart. Read on for the full list of the best and worst emojis for dating according to Adobe, plus a few from yours truly.

1. Kiss with heart emoji. - I use this with everyone! Guess I need to settle down, if it's going to be taken as a flirting emoji.
2. Sweet face surrounded by hearts emoji. - This is a cute one. I never really thought of it as flirty, but I guess it is?
3. Heart eyes emoji. - This is a good one if you want to show your significant other that you think they're a hottie.

1. Poop emoji. Why would you use this one?
2. Angry face emoji. Not flirty, but if you're angry about something that happened during your day, why not?
3. Eggplant emoji. I literally have never used this emoji. I did not even know it existed.

This is just my opinion, not based in any kind of data, but I think the "Face with Stuck-Out Tongue and Winking Eye" emoji is a winner. I mean, it might be a bit much, but do you really want be in a relationship with someone who can't handle this whimsical emoji? No. The answer is no.

Again, this is just my opinion, but "Nauseated Face Emoji" is one I would stay away from at all coasts. Unless you have food poisoning or are throwing up because of being ill, I just don't think it's appealing to get this one from something you are dating.

This is via The Adobe Future of Creativity: 2022 U.S. Emoji Trend Report.