Here Are Iowa And Illinois’ Ideal Boyfriends, According To Statistics

What else does one use surveys for?

There's been an uptick in AI marriages within the last year or so. Honestly, the dating world actually is so abysmal that getting into a relationship with an AI chatbot isn't that far-fetched.

So, assuming you're going to date a real-life human, Shane Co. asked over 2,100 Americans who are attracted to men what their ideal boyfriend would look like.

Overall, America's ideal boyfriend apparently has blue eyes, short and curly brown hair, an outdoorsy personal style, and no tattoos or glasses.

Illinois

Illinois' ideal man has these features going for him:

• Hair color: brown
• Eye color: brown
• Hairstyle: short and curly
• Personal style: business casual/corporate
• Other: tattoos, glasses

*Alexa, play 'looking for a man in finance' TikTok song*

So maybe something like this guy:

Illinois is one of just 4 states to say they actually do prefer both tattoos and glasses on men.

Iowa

Iowa apparently prefers our men to have a more relaxed look than Illinois does. These were preferences here:

• Hair color: brown
• Eye color: blue
• Hairstyle: medium-length and curly
• Personal style: hipster/alternative
• Other: glasses

So maybe some guy like this:

If you're a fella that matches absolutely none of these, no worries, you're good. The Midwest's responses vary greatly by state, ranging anywhere from 'man bun' hair to 'fade haircut', or 'athletic' style to 'punk/rock'.

As attractive as the Midwest's preferences are for men, let's remember to focus on the basics: like 'does he have a bedframe?', 'does he have a job?', and 'does he have a car?' Keep those standards in check.