In the realm of modern dating, where endless swiping on apps often leads to frustration, some people are opting for unconventional methods to find true love. One such individual is Vera Dijkmans, who devised a unique approach by having potential suitors complete a 15-question quiz to see if they met her high standards.
Vera, an influencer from the Netherlands, received an overwhelming response of 5,000 applications from hopeful men eager to win her heart. Despite this impressive turnout, the model—who boasts a 5.5 million following on her Instagram account @veradijkmans—revealed she remains single after rejecting all of the men, even after going on dates with the top three candidates selected through the quiz.
In an interview with Ladbible, Dijkmans explained, “I went on a date with them, but I’m currently still single. Despite this disappointing result, I still consider the experiment a success since I was able to be upfront about what I want and see which men fit that criteria.”
Dijkmans had to sift through numerous unusual applications, including one candidate who offered to send a sample of his blood and asked for hers in return, which she ignored. She also mentioned that an undisclosed famous person had slid into her DMs. Interestingly, she noted a significant number of applicants were from Texas and shared the star sign Aquarius.
The 15 quiz questions were designed to reveal applicants’ lifestyles, values, and level of commitment. They included questions about whether the applicant still lived with their parents, had any “crazy” ex-girlfriends, held a full-time job, or currently had a “booty call.” Dijkmans also probed their morals and loyalty by asking, “Is it acceptable to hit on my friends?”
Responses varied widely. One applicant admitted he lived with his parents and didn’t own a car but boasted of having two boats. Another declared he would never hit on her friends—a baseline expectation—while a third mentioned having a full-time career but wouldn’t give her a bigger wardrobe.
Despite rejecting thousands of men and picking three whom she described as “suitable” but was unable to connect with, Dijkmans isn’t disillusioned with dating. “At the moment, I’ve put the boyfriend search on hold but I’m keeping my options open,” she said, adding that she wouldn’t repeat the quiz on social media. “I’m just very picky, and I need a guy to be almost perfect. I don’t think I should have to compromise on my needs—I’d rather be single until I find the man I’m meant to be with.”
In a related trend, a single woman named Candice, living in Singapore, has turned to the business networking site LinkedIn to find her soulmate, over traditional dating apps like Bumble and Tinder. She is challenging herself to use one dating app every week for ten weeks in her quest to find an “A-grade” partner and is documenting her journey online. Having tried Bumble, Hinge, and Tinder to no avail, she now focuses on LinkedIn, where she can filter potential partners by education level, profession, and country.
Vera Dijkmans’ boyfriend application questions included:
1. What’s your astrological sign?
2. Number of ex-girlfriends, number that are “crazy,” and exes you still text/talk to.
3. Do you have kids?
4. Do you want them?
5. Are you married/dating someone now?
6. Do you have a full-time job?
7. If you were picking three adjectives to describe yourself, would one of them be “douchey”?
8. Do you live with your parents?
9. Do you own a working car?
10. Do you have Twitter?
11. Do you currently have a booty call?
12. If we lived together, would I get the walk-in closet?
13. Is it acceptable to hit on my friends?
14. Do you like watching Avatar (ATLA)?
15. Who is the best artist: The Weeknd, Future, Drake, or Travis Scott?
This innovative and upfront approach to dating highlights a growing trend of individuals seeking more personalized and meaningful connections in a world of increasingly superficial interactions.