Dealbreaker / Non-negotiable Filters

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Non-Negotiables Feature Specification

Overview

• Definition: Non-negotiables are defined criteria set by users that potential matches must meet.
• Purpose: To filter out profiles that do not align with a user's core values and preferences, facilitating a more targeted and satisfying matching process.

Functionality

• Profile-Based Hiding: Enables users to hide from and exclude profiles that don't meet their specified non-negotiables.
• Bi-Directional Hiding: Conceals the user's profile from those who do not meet their non-negotiable criteria, ensuring privacy and relevance in matches.

Data Tracking

• Relationship Influence: Monitor adjustments to non-negotiables based on users' experiences in different relationships, such as additions or removals post-relationship.

Interaction Points

Profile Settings

• Current Non-Negotiables: Display a list of user-defined non-negotiables with options to:
  • Remove or add criteria.
  • Undo changes made to the list.
  • Navigate to the setup location of each non-negotiable.

Future Enhancements

• Metrics and Sorting: Provide statistics on how many potential matches are filtered by each non-negotiable and sort the list based on local or global popularity.
• Dynamic Addition: Offer a streamlined process to add new non-negotiables.

Personalization Engine

• Tailored Questionnaire: Include an option to designate certain questionnaire responses as non-negotiables for potential matches.

Privacy

• Non-Shareable: Non-negotiables remain private and are not shared with other users, preserving individual preferences confidentiality.