Texas is one of the best states for singles

by Emily Marek

Texas is the No. 3 state in the country for living, working and dating as a single person, according to a new study from WalletHub.

Singles can find numerous dating opportunities in the Lone Star State. From the most restaurants per capita (tied with California, New York and Florida) and the most movie theaters per capita (also tied with California), the state ranked fourth for romance and fun.

Furthermore, singles in Texas are looking to date: Texans are particularly open to relationships, with people in the state searching dating-related terms at higher rates than singles in other states. Texans are also less likely to have intimacy issues or an avoidant attachment style, WalletHub said.

Plus, thanks to Texas’ high employment rate, healthy job market and relatively low cost of living, singles can actually afford to go on dates.

“Nearly half of American adults are single, and dating can be especially hard given that the cost of activities and dining out has skyrocketed in recent years,” said WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo. “The best states for singles are those that have strong economies while also providing a wide range of places to host dates.”

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