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If Theresa May isn't elected next month there could be a 'dramatic decrease' in Britons looking for love online in the UK, according to eHarmony CEO Grant Langston. While most people wouldn't vote for a political party based on their dating appeal, Grant's comments make for interesting reading. He made the inference about the election affecting dating because in times of uncertainty Britons have a habit of withdrawing, and spending time with family and friends, the online love expert claimed. “If it ends up that (Theresa May) remains Prime Minster I think there will be no effect,” Grant, eHarmony CEO explained. "We’re already on the horse, I think if it goes another direction now you’ll have more confusion.”

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“It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if there is a dramatic decrease in communication,” Grant continued. And Grant’s views are not just vague speculation. There are stats that reveal quite plainly the effect the political uncertainty has on Brits reaching out online to find a partner. Immediately after Brexit communications on eHarmony decreased by a whopping 18 per cent, which Grant believes is down to lack of optimism stifling people’s hopes for love. “It seems to us that because of the depressing facts, the confusion and the uncertainty that accompanies something like (Brexit), the British decided that dating wasn’t something they wanted,” Grant said.

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“You need a certain amount of optimism to date, you need to hold out hope there is someone attractive out there. “So when things seem uncertain people’s reaction is to take a pause and make their life about family and friends.” However, there is a ray of light for British voters that also helps give credence to Grant’s theory. When Theresa May was announced as Prime Minister the number of communications soared back to its original level. “We see an increase when Theresa May was named as Prime Minister. Then people felt a little more secure about their lives,” Grant added.

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“The British are well known for being determined people who get on with it, but when trouble happens it's natural to be knocked off your game.” People are writing more about their political views on eHarmony than ever before, Grant claims. “It’s a lot more important now than it was five years ago, politics is an increasing litmus test for who we want to be with.” People are being much more choosy about coupling up with others who have the same views. “We see more people writing in their profiles that they are very conservative or liberal and these are the kind of people they want to date,” he said.

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