# Modern Romance Reviews The 2012 Guide to Dating Infographic Provides Everything You Need to Know By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-02-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-guide-to-dating References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-2012-guide-to-dating-infographic) & [cheapsally](http://www.cheapsally.com/blog/the-2012-guide-to-dating-infographic/) Cheapsally.com's infographic 'The 2012 Guide to Dating - Everything You Need To Know' is a one-stop guide to dating in the modern age, when social media and the Internet reign supreme. According the guide, there are 86 single men to 100 single women in the United States. The list of the ten best U.S. cities to find a date in may not include where you would expect, as Lincoln, Nebraska comes in first while New York City, Chicago and Miami didn't even make the cut. The 2012 Guide to Dating also breaks down "the new first date," like casual meet up for coffee. It also outlines the facts on the two most popular online dating websites and provides some guidelines for online dating practice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Online Dating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a new online dating platform that incorporates AI matchmaking algorithms for more accurate matches and better user experiences. - **Mobile Dating Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a mobile dating app that integrates augmented reality features to enhance user interactions and make dating more engaging. - **Social Media Dating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a social media platform specifically designed for dating, allowing users to connect and interact with potential matches in a more organic and authentic way. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative technologies and tools that enhance the online dating experience, such as virtual reality dating simulations. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create targeted marketing campaigns for online dating platforms, leveraging social media and influencers to reach a wider audience. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish unique dating experiences, such as interactive virtual reality date nights or themed dating events, to attract customers looking for memorable and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dater Dining Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dining-guides.md) - [Distraction-Free Dating Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distractionfree-dating-guide.md) - [Solo Dining Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-dining-guide.md) - [Personalized Digital Dating Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-spaces-for-singles.md) - [Foodie-Themed Singles Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-and-eventbrite.md) - [Healthy Dating Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-2.md) - [Dating-App Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumbles-holiday-campaign.md) - [Ex-Partner Erasing Image Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okcupid-and-photoroom.md) - [Branded Dating Experiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-profiles.md)