These are the most (and least) dateable professions according to singles

These are the most (and least) dateable professions according to singlesThese are the most (and least) dateable professions according to singlesBeing a single construction worker or even a farmer makes you more desired than a single politician, according to a new study.Dating website eHarmony published new research looking into singles who were seeking a committed relationship and wanted to find what exactly they considered they desired most from a potential partner.When it comes to professions, being a politician or policymaker ranked dead last on their list while the construction worker ranked No. 11 and working in the farming industry came in at No. 23. The top professions that singles most desired all were based on health, education and public protection including doctors, teachers, veterinarians and firefighters or police.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreIn terms of characte r qualities, singles said they were more interested in honesty (54%) compared to looks or attractiveness (34%).What the study, which interviewed more than 1,000 people who identified themselves as single, showed that was most surprising was just how many people were interested in finding a serious relationship in the current dating climate. Seventy percent indicated that they were more interested in something serious compared to just a casual fling.eHarmonyDespite the rise in the hook-up culture through popular dating apps, over 75% of Millennials and Gen Xers said they were more interested in serious relationships, which ranked higher than any other age bracket.Thirty-six percent of Baby Boomers said they were interested in something casual.The data illustrates how Americans have shifted their priorities when it comes to lasting love, said Dr. Seth Meyers, a licensed psychologist, in a press release. Instead of identifying physical attractiveness as the most important factor in dat ing, millennial women are leading the way in showing that finding an intellectual and emotional partner is just as important, if not more.The most desired professions in a partnereHarmonyYou might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people