Have you ever wondered what kind of music people find attractive? Is it classical, jazz, or something else entirely? When dating online are you afraid that your favorite genre will be a deal breaker? Well, I’m here to tell you this dating myth is just that - a myth. Everyone has different tastes in music and while some genres may seem more popular than others, the truth is that no matter what kind of music you love there is someone out there who loves it too. Every person on Match has their own unique musical taste! They have movies they like to watch and books they enjoy reading. What kinds of activities do they like to do for fun? And even if one person turned pink when another turned green, no dating site would let you show someone your favorite color is pink because dating sites want you to find love! So, don’t be afraid that if you are a metal head dating someone who loves Top 40 that it will create problems. Music preference is just another way to get to know each other and allows for shared activity if one partner would rather play drums while the other drums their fingers on the table. Here are some tips to get started: - Listen to new genres! You may have been avoiding new music since it wasn’t mainstream when you were in high school, but now is a great time to rediscover some independent artists who don’t get as much recognition. There are new singers and bands popping up everyday and you can even find out about them through dating sites, either via a song or artist recommendation from one of your matches or by looking at their favorite artists. - Share the songs that mean the most to you with your date! Music is a great conversation starter and gives people insight into your past experiences. The more information you share with someone, the closer they’ll feel to you. And dating should always lead to intimacy! - Listen together! You don’t have to love everyone’s genre but it is nice to be able to relax and listen together during a long drive or cuddled up on a couch. It may take some time for the both of you to enjoy the same songs (you might not like the same movie either), but dating is a journey and you can work things out together. Just like with interpreting dating site signals, never force it! - Share your playlists! Many dating sites let you share your favorite songs and artists so other daters can browse through it and discover new music they may love. You could even try seeing what kind of conversations playing random songs from the beginning to the end creates - does it get awkward or fun? You will soon realize online dating has nothing to do with our musical taste and everything to do with who we are as people. Music preferences tell us more about ourselves than what we think others want to hear, which is why I’m confident that no matter what genre someone loves, there is someone else who will love it just as much! So, what’s your favorite genre of music? What kind of dating sites do you frequent the most? Articles to Include: - dating myth - 'favorite genre of music' is a deal breaker on dating sites ‎(HUMOR) - dating tips for new daters (general interest) - dating tips for introverts (specifically appealing to introverts) - dating tips for seniors (specifically appealing to seniors) - dating success story/success story template (mention match.com or any dating site irl or online in article somewhere)* *Create with username not real name due to privacy concerns. 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