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Girl Talk: When dating, is it okay to be picky?

In a recent ESSENCE.com poll, we asked our readers "When dating, is it okay to be picky?" Here's how you answered.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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In a recent ESSENCE.com poll, we asked our readers “When dating, is it okay to be picky?“

Here’s how you answered:

 

Yes, women should have high standards
78%

No, you might miss out on something great
21%

You ladies don’t settle for less!

 

Tell us:
For those of you with high standards, would you eventually settle if you weren’t having success finding “the one”? What are your deal breakers? Can a person’s standards be too high? It’s time for Girl Talk!