This woman's dating research might reveal where your perfect match lives. She tracked 500+ matches for 'science experiment'
A Data-Driven Approach to Modern Dating
Trask's spreadsheet isn't just a collection of random names. It's part of what she calls a 'dating science experiment.' The document logs details like age, height, occupation, city, religion, political views, and even subjective impressions such as physical attractiveness and communication style. For Trask, who describes herself as an 'analytical person,' this method helps her identify dating patterns and preferences.
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She was inspired by a colleague who found her fiancé by intentionally dating in different cities and countries. Taking a cue from that strategy, Trask decided to shift her own dating app location settings to cities beyond Denver in hopes of better matches.
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Testing Compatibility Across Cities
So far, Trask has experimented with cities including New York, Boston, Austin, and San Diego. Her goal is to determine which city holds the highest concentration of men she feels compatible with. She told People, 'Most guys that I am finding are my usual type, which means they have curly hair, good smiles and interesting prompts in their profile. Someone who it seems like I could have a fun conversation with is what I'm generally finding.'
She's also noticed some unexpected patterns. For example, while people online often joke about the lack of tall men in Boston, her spreadsheet revealed that her Boston matches were all over 6 feet 2 inches tall.
Going Viral with the 'Man Catalog'
Trask shared her process on TikTok, and the video quickly gained traction with over 530,000 views. In the clip, she humorously says, 'Sorry I can't go out tonight, I have 513 men I have to document in my man catalog.'
The response online has been a mix of admiration and amusement. Some praised her strategy, calling it a perfect blend of romance and logic. 'Women in STEM collecting data,' joked one commenter. Others shared that they also kept dating diaries and found it helpful.
However, not everyone was impressed. A few viewers criticized the idea, with one writing, 'Major red flag on so many levels btw,' and another commenting, 'We spend way too much time thinking about men. They can't even be bothered to read our profiles. Enough.'
What's Next in the Dating Experiment
Despite mixed reactions, Trask is committed to the project. Once she gathers enough data, she plans to create charts and visualizations to help identify which city might give her the best chance at finding a meaningful connection.
As she told People, 'The ultimate goal is to visit the places where I find there seem to be the most single men that I'm aligned with, and visit there and see if anything comes of it.'
For Trask, this experiment is not just about love—it's also about taking control of the dating process in a thoughtful and intentional way.
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