Are climbers the better singles?

Sporty singles are in demand. Very much in demand. At least that's what the dating site "Dating Cafe" claims based on a survey of the singles clientele, and many of you can probably confirm this.

Some climbing gyms are like a singles bazaar. Lots of pheromones and testosterone, paired with tight, tight clothing on toned bodies. How can you not inevitably fall into the love trap?

Whether this is good or bad is up to the individual and their relationship status. But the fact is: people flirt for all they're worth, and maybe this is where you'll meet the person for life. In any case, "dating" a climber has the advantage that you can get to know and assess the other person quite well.

Recognizing the other person when flirting with climbers 1. recognizing the true character

On climbing dates, you immediately recognize large parts of the true character: Climbing can be the basis of a wonderful, honest and sincere relationship right from the start.
No other first date allows you to get to know your partner as well as climbing. At the (physical or emotional) limit, many people show unfiltered, naked and honest emotion: fighting in the crux, swearing when it wasn't enough, a beefy comment when the belayer has blocked in, sometimes petrified after two meters in the vertical or screaming even when falling in the toprope. These are the many faces of a climber.

2. coping with stressful situations

For the climber, however, much more important than dealing with the stress reactions mentioned above is how the other person deals with them. Does he or she show understanding and patience, perhaps even offer comfort and motivation to carry on? Or does he or she - embarrassed by the ridiculous screaming fit - run to a known buddy or start their own training? How the other person reacts can say a lot about their character.

But don't forget that all these reactive facets have their own justification: Because where there's a training fanatic, there's a training fanatic waiting somewhere, and where there's a scaredy-cat, there's a scaredy-cat somewhere.

3. dealing with strong independence

Single climbers stand on their own two feet. They know what they want, at least when it comes to what is most sacred to them, and do everything they can to achieve it. A climber always finds a way to achieve his or her goal, for example if he or she has to go on vacation alone. Single climbers are therefore very self-effective and self-confident in this area. Incidentally, this may also be one of the reasons why one or two relationships have failed so far: self-efficacy may also manifest itself in a degree of egocentrism that is not entirely compatible with relationships, especially if you are not pursuing the same goals.

4. trust in spontaneity and reliability

You can rely on climbing singles: if you can't get home from the party late at night because the last bus or train has already left, the single climber will certainly take care of it and you will promptly be offered a place to sleep in the converted van.

5. a view of the whole

The single climbers are always a feast for the eyes, as they are often scantily clad or sometimes completely naked, making it all the more difficult to have a normal conversation with them. But that's not important, it's usually less about talking, e.g. while belaying and spotting of course ;).

Climbing singles marketing

Climbing gyms and tour operators have also jumped on the singles bandwagon. There are regular singles nights in many climbing gyms, which definitely makes sense, as it is difficult to climb alone, at least on a rope. Travel providers also have single climbing trips in their repertoire. By the way: If you google "single climbing vacation", the first thing Google suggests is a trip to the Gorge du Verdon with Stefan Glowacz. Whatever that means ...

The fact is that climbers basically have it really easy to find someone who suits them, because apart from the fact that we have the same interest in our favorite leisure activity, we also tend to share a similar attitude towards nature, environmental friendliness, nutrition, motivation for shared vacation destinations and much more. ... So it really couldn't be easier to find a suitable lid for your potty.

Our conclusion

Although you're climbing, it can happen that you remain a normal single in terms of your relationship - a climbing single. And that makes a huge difference in the end, because as a climber you may have the odd lonely moment, but you're never alone. Because we always need others to climb, and others need us. That's how you complement each other and become important to each other: so don't despair, be single and be proud of it, go climbing and then you'll get a lid. And that's over now.