Do singles in different states look for different things in a partner? Mashable’s 2014 online dating study might indicate so. Match.com took to the task of sifting through thousands of U.S. dating profiles on their website in order to investigate common user interests by region.

The study identified one term for each state that was used with higher frequency than in other states. The chosen terms turned out to be quite descriptive of people’s lifestyles and interests that differed greatly from state to state. Fun-loving Pennsylvanians, for example, are searching for “amusement”, while folks from Tennessee may prefer to sit with their partner out on the “porch”. North Carolinians are serving in the “Military” and Hawaiians would prefer to “surf” on their first date. “Oil” is apparently on the minds of many Texans looking for love.



Montana’s descriptor is suited to the ladies and gentlemen who want to be able to enjoy the wilderness and bring home the bacon: hunting. Whether it’s bison or grouse, singles in the 406 want to meet someone who is potentially adventurous, brave, rugged and shares their taste in meaty cuisine. They are hardworking, boots-on-the-ground men and women that dig the neon-orange and camo-pants look. While Ohioans bond over NASCAR and people in Mississippi are content with just “lookin’”, Montanans crave the primal thrill of providing for themselves and sharing their prize with their future sweethearts. In a state of vast lands, few people, and abundant wildlife, it’s no wonder why hunting is a common interest.

Not finding love in Montana? No worries – Wyoming, Arkansas, Louisianna, and West Virginia residents are also looking for guys and gals who dig the hunter culture. Happy hunting!