Disclosing a belief in conspiracy theories on an online dating profile generally reduces your chances of securing a match. People who endorse these ideas in their biographies encounter harsher judgments and fewer romantic prospects, though politically conservative individuals tend to be more forgiving of such disclosures. These findings were published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Conspiracy theories propose that groups of powerful people are secretly coordinating to achieve some hidden outcome at the expense of the public. Psychological research suggests that people endorse these narratives in an unconscious attempt to relieve feelings of anxiety or to regain a sense of control over unpredictable world events. Becoming consumed by these ideas carries serious interpersonal costs. Voicing these beliefs can strain established social connections and alienate peers. Family members and friends often report reduced satisfaction in their relationships when a loved one begins endorsing hidden plots. Romantically, having a partner who adopts these worldviews often precedes increased conflict and a loss of intimacy. Researchers wanted to know how these highly polarizing opinions affect the very …