United States - attitude toward seeking a relationship 2012 | Statista

This statistic shows the results of a survey among Americans in 2012 on their attitudes toward seeking a relationship. Some 12.7 percent of respondents stated they were actively seeking a relationship.

What is your attitude toward seeking a relationship?

Characteristic	Share of respondents
I am actively seeking a relationship	12.7%
Not actively looking, but if I meet the right person, I would consider it	46.6%
Don't have time right now	5.9%
Prefer to stay unattached	15.4%
I am currently dating someone	16.9%
Would just like to date lots of people	2.2%

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Release date

February 2012

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2012

Number of respondents

5,541 respondents

Age group

21 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The survey was conducted among U.S. adults who have either never been married or are widowed, divorced or separated.
The source does not specify the exact time period during which the survey was conducted.

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