The perfect partner: Kind, hard-working…and triple-vaccinated

The perfect partner: Someone who is kind, hard-working, with GSOH… and is triple-vaccinated, says survey

• Being open-minded, funny and jabbed is important in a partner, new survey says
• Bur according to TalkTalk, kindness was the most desirable trait to 56% polled
• Almost a third (31 per cent) also said caring for the planet was a major turn-on

The perfect romantic partner is open-minded, funny and triple-jabbed, a new survey has revealed.

Sustainability, vaccination status, and even ‘normal looking eyebrows’ came out as important themes for a prospective romantic partner in the modern world.  

For 11 per cent of those polled, being vaccinated was a priority in a potential partner, but kindness was the number one sign you’ve got a keeper, with 56 per cent of the vote.

Kindness came out on top as the most desirable trait in a partner, with more than half (56 per cent) of the vote

Having a good sense of humour also came out on top as desirable trait for 47 per cent of those surveyed, as well being open-minded (41 per cent), hard-working (39 percent) and sensitive to their partner’s needs (39 per cent). 

One in ten put finding someone with ‘normal’ looking eyebrows as a romantic priority.

Other deal-makers for those surveyed included the prospective partner being liked by their mother, laughing at their jokes, loving pets and being well-read. 

Having a good sense of humour also came out on top as desirable trait for 47 per cent of those surveyed (file photo used)

Being honest about what they are looking for in a relationship was also a priority for more than half (46 per cent).

Sustainability was another big theme which emerged for potential suitor, as almost a third (31 per cent) said caring for the planet was a major turn-on.

Seventy percent revealed they would find dating someone who didn’t make an effort to protect the environment off-putting.

For 39 per cent of those surveyed, being hard-working was an attractive and important quality in a potential romantic partner (file photo) 

In fact, nearly three fourths suspected that if someone doesn’t care about the environment, they’re probably going to be selfish in the relationship.

Will Ennett, Head of Sustainability at TalkTalk, which conducted the research of 1,500 Britons, said: ‘Our research shows that when it comes to finding “the one”, caring about the planet is increasingly important to modern Brits.

‘Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we’re encouraging people to think about eco-friendly switches they can make to help show the planet some love.’ 

For 11 per cent of those polled, being vaccinated was a sign of potential partner, but kindness was the number one sign you’ve got a keeper, with 56 per cent of the vote (file photo used)

More than half (59 per cent) said they would love to receive environmentally friendly gifts, like digital valentine’s day cards or carbon neutral champagne, from their partner. 

Social media etiquette also emerged in the survey, as 15 per cent said you’ve got a keeper if they don’t use too many filters or heavily edit their photos online. Thirty-eight per cent also placed not flirting with others on social media as a priority.

Relationship ‘red flags’ in prospective lovers included dropping litter, not caring for animals, leaving the tap running while they brushed their teeth, and being unable to keep house plants alive.

Overall, 89 per cent of those polled believe that their generation is less likely to settle for second best in a relationship compared to older folk.

TOP 30 SIGNS YOU’VE MET A ‘KEEPER’, ACCORDING TO MODERN BRITS (MULTIPLE CHOICE):

1. They are kind: 56%

2. They have a great sense of humour: 47%

3. They are honest about what they are looking for in a relationship: 46%

4. They have an open mind: 41%

5. They are sensitive to your needs: 39%

6. They work hard: 39%

7. They don’t flirt with other people on social media: 38%

8. They are supportive of your ambitions: 38%

9. They get on well with your friends: 36%

10. They are open to different opinions: 33%

11. They don’t move too fast but aren’t afraid of commitment either: 32%

12. They don’t talk about their ex all the time: 32%

13. They laugh at your jokes: 28%

14. They are always positive: 28%

15. They’re a pet lover: 26%

16. Your mum loves them: 23%

17. They hold the door open for men and women: 19%

18. They aren’t intimidated by being with someone ambitious or outspoken: 19%

19. They take you on adventurous or unusual dates: 16%

20. They care about the planet: 15%

21. They don’t overly use filters or edit their photos on social media: 15%

22. They are well read: 15%

23. They love spending time with their mum: 13%

24. They recycle: 12%

25. They are vaccinated: 11%

26. They care about how climate change will affect their children’s and grandchildren’s future: 11%

27. They have normal looking eyebrows: 10%

28. They pick up litter: 10%

29. They try to shop sustainably: 8%

30. They want to reduce their carbon footprint to protect future generations: 7% 

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