Sharpwater

Emerging right in that Valentine’s Day build-up sweet spot, Netflix has showcased the results of their poll on how its service impacts dating habits. Using data pulled from over 1,000 Americans aged 18-39, their stats show we can be judgy lil’ stinkers when it comes to viewing preferences.

25% of people surveyed found that they considered a person more attractive based on the programs they watched, a phenomenon Netflix has dubbed “show goggles.” We’re also a bit fussy when it comes to show compatibility. 27% of the persons surveyed “insisted” that show compatibility is important and 58% of respondents fessed up to adding movies and TV shows to profile to attract a potential suitor.

It’s not just the introductory portion of a relationship that our Netflix needs have melted into. The streaming service now has the mystique of saying something about the seriousness of your partnership. It turns out 51% of those polled considered sharing your Netflix password to be a signifier that the relationship is serious. Passwords don’t come easy, mind you. 17% of users won’t even share their code unless an engagement’s been locked in. Who says romance is dead?