Bumble Shares Birth Order Dating Insights
Dating app Bumble has shared new insights about how family dynamics and birth order may influence the way you date. For example, first-born people are often organised and natural leaders, while the middle sibling is more adaptable and open to compromise.
Dr Caroline West, Bumble’s Sex & Relationships Expert, helped craft Bumble’s Birth Order Dating Guide. This guide highlights the common personality traits held by first born children, middle siblings, the last born, and only children.
“On Bumble, we know that astrology is a key signal of compatibility for many, with more than one million people adding their star sign to their Bumble profiles in the UK”, said Dr West.
“The order of our birth may influence how we behave in relationships, as our family dynamics play a key role in how we experience adult romantic relationships”, she shared.
Shared by Indy100, here is what the guide concluded:
First born
Green flag tendencies: Organised, Ambitious, Natural leaders
Red flag tendencies: Authoritative, Likes to be in control
“First born children are often organised, ambitious, and natural leaders. This can be handy in a relationship as plans are easily made and date admin remains minimal”, Dr West explained.
“However, this can cause issues if they are used to being in control all the time. Equally, if they are left to do all the organising, they may end up feeling frustrated or taken advantage of”, she continued.
Middle born
Green flag tendencies: Adaptable, Peacemaker, Mediator
Red flag tendencies: Self-conscious, Eager to please, Accommodating
“Middle-born children may be used to compromise, or playing peacemaker between older and younger siblings, so they can be great at finding balance in relationships”, the expert shared.
“However, these skills often come at the cost of advocating for their own needs which can lead to resentment and miscommunication”, Dr West highlighted.
Last born
Green flag tendencies: Sociable, Fun, Charming, Loving
Red flag tendencies: Excitable, Carefree, Self-regarding, Daredevil
Dr West highlights that “Last born children may be adventurous and social as they grew up with older siblings and often tried to keep up with them”.
“The initial honeymoon stage is fun and exciting, however last-borns may struggle as this phase passes and develops into calm emotional intimacy”
“Talk with each other to see where adventure fits into the relationship, while looking at how to face responsibilities that aren’t so exciting”, she advised.
Only child
Green flag tendencies: Mature, Independent, Ambitious
Red flag tendencies: Self-involved, Defensive, Overly-assertive
Dr Caroline West explained that “if you grow up as an only child, you might find that you have a well-developed sense of independence and maturity.
“Whilst used to being on their own, only children may struggle with compromise or feelings of loneliness”
“In relationships, this might impact how arguments are solved, or how partners are supported”.
