New research from the dating service Mamba reveals a surprising imbalance: men are three times more likely than women to feel distressed when a date gets canceled, despite being far less likely to cancel plans themselves. Nearly half of Russians report having experienced a canceled date at least once, yet the emotional impact differs strongly between genders.
Among women, 47% say men have canceled on them a couple of times, while 19% have experienced it repeatedly and 34% never faced it. Men cite similar frequencies of cancellations from partners, but describe themselves as more responsible: 66% claim they never cancel dates, and only 9% see rescheduling as normal behavior.
Women openly admit they are often the ones who cancel. Forty-four percent do so occasionally, and nearly one in five feels entitled to back out even at the last minute. The top reason for women is the fear that the partner may not appeal in real life. Men, however, cancel primarily because of work, and concerns about appearance rarely influence their decisions.
Interestingly, laziness — though not a common cause — is still significant: a third of men and a quarter of women have skipped a date simply because they didn’t feel like leaving the house. Meanwhile, 45% of women confess they have made up excuses at least once.
Most respondents agree that one reschedule is acceptable. Around a quarter are willing to delay a date in search of the “perfect” moment, while only about 12–13% consider up to three postponements harmless.