Gen Z says eye contact is 'more intimate' than touching, study

The eyes have it.

Gen Z daters prefer their prospective partners look, don’t touch while flirting, per eye-popping new data.

The hands-off approach to love is all the rage among 59% of 20-somethings who feel eye contact is more intimate than physical, according to the September 2025 report from EZContacts , an online eyewear retailer. 4

Skin-to-skin is no longer in.

Researchers surveyed 1,000 adults — including both singletons and sweethearts — to determine the impact that eyes, and eyewear, have on romantic connections.

“Eye contact can be a sign of confidence or flirtation — but it’s also deeply personal,” wrote study authors. “It can spark a connection faster than conversation and create a sense of closeness in a first meeting.”

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