Tiffany Haddish is not shy about what she wants, or doesn’t want, in a future partner. During a recent appearance on the Hey Jonas! podcast, hosted by Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas, the comedian and actress walked through a detailed list of dating standards while also opening up about a personal philosophy she has embraced for years.
The episode, released on June 9, gave the 46-year-old star plenty of room to riff on relationships, self worth and what she has learned about herself along the way.
A credit score above 700 is non-negotiable
Haddish explained that financial responsibility is one of the first things she looks for in a partner, and a credit score below 700 is enough to take someone out of contention. She framed the number as a reflection of character, suggesting that the way a person handles money tends to mirror the way they handle relationships. According to Haddish, a partner who is careless with finances is likely to be careless with emotional commitment as well.
An EIN is part of the equation Beyond credit scores, Haddish said she is looking for someone with an employer identification number, the nine digit code the IRS assigns to businesses for tax purposes. She specified that the number needs to have been active for at least five years, framing it as a sign of staying power and leadership. For Haddish, unfamiliarity with the concept altogether would be a dealbreaker, since she views it as a basic marker of someone capable of managing responsibility on a larger scale.
Leadership and personality management matter
Haddish joked that she is essentially looking for someone equipped to lead, since she considers herself to be made up of multiple personalities rolled into one. The comment drew laughs from the Jonas brothers, but it tied into a larger point she made about wanting a partner who can handle complexity and bring a steady, grounded presence to the relationship.
Good hygiene rounds out the list
After covering finances and leadership, Haddish kept her final requirement simple. Good hygiene, she said, is the last box that needs to be checked. She later added that one of the first things she notices about a potential partner is their hands, and that poor grooming in that department is an immediate red flag for her.
Embracing the idea of self marriage
Beyond her checklist for a future partner, Haddish spent part of the conversation discussing a concept she has been thinking about for years, something she described as self marriage. She said she has floated the idea to friends in the past, some of whom suggested she was closing herself off from finding a partner by embracing it.
Haddish pushed back on that idea, explaining that the relationship a person has with themselves is the longest one they will ever experience, spanning from birth to death. She described it as the most transformative relationship of all, and said that being kinder and more loving toward herself has changed how the world responds to her in return.
Understanding herself before expecting it from a partner
Haddish also reflected on the idea that she cannot expect someone else to make her happy if she does not yet understand what makes her happy on her own. She compared the commitment to self marriage to the commitment required in any traditional marriage, describing it as a promise to stick with herself through the ups and downs while remaining open to building a broader sense of community.
Despite her embrace of self marriage, Haddish made clear she has not closed the door on a traditional relationship down the road. She described her arrangement as an open marriage with herself, leaving room for a future partner who meets the standards she laid out, provided their credit score, business history and hygiene habits all check out first.
The Girls Night actress, who appeared on the cover of the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue earlier this year, continues to be candid about the lessons she has learned through past relationships and the standards she now holds for herself and anyone hoping to be part of her life going forward.
