Most Young Women 'Refuse' to Date Men Who Don't Believe in Therapy, Study Finds

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a recent study highlighted just how important mental health is in relationships, particularly to young women.

A recent study conducted by the dating app Hily explored how mental health and therapy are influencing modern dating. Hily surveyed 2,500 Millennial and Gen Z Americans to determine their views on therapy and mental health and how that impacted what they valued in a potential partner.

The survey revealed some interesting findings, but one was particularly jarring: most young women would flatly refuse to date a man who did not believe in therapy.

The study found that 55% of Millennial and Gen Z women would not date a man who did not believe in therapy. Additionally, the study found that 45% of Gen Z and 55% of Millennial women found partners who had attended therapy more appealing than those who had not, and 23% of young women would not even consider dating someone who had not been to therapy.

"Mental Health Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the growing role of therapy in relationships. Whether it’s making someone more attractive, fostering openness, or changing how we connect, therapy is becoming a key part of modern dating. Many are open to dating someone who has been in therapy, with Millennials leading the way in seeing it as a positive trait. Women tend to view therapy as important more often than men do," the study concluded.

"As we continue to raise awareness and reduce stigma, seeking therapy is no longer just about self-care—it’s a move toward building healthier, more supportive relationships."

As this study suggests, one of the most attractive things that a man can do is prioritize his mental health, support their partners in their mental health journeys, and attend therapy themselves.