Back in the day, online dating was seen as something that only the socially inept engaged in. It was a last resort measure, a desperate move. No normal person would agree to date someone they had never met in person. That proscription has, for the most part though, been abandoned. Hundreds of thousands of people are taking to the interwebs to find romance. True love on the net has become fashionable, so much so, that more people now than ever before are connecting online. The internet is a top destination for romance. Even the older generation is getting in on the game.
It's a huge industry. Sites like Match.com, Plenty of Fish and eHarmony are raking in the dough as users sign up and log-in in the pursuit of true love. Such is the popularity of the field that more and more online dating sites are popping up each day, catering to more discriminating customers.
For the more selective, niche dating sites are a big draw. A niche dating site is usually focused on religion or ethnicity, but there are hundreds, thousands even, of sites out there which target social groups such as self proclaimed geeks or nerds. There are dating sites geared at hipsters and cyclers. You can even find matchmaking sites for tattoo enthusiasts, animal lovers, republicans, democrats and oenophiles (wine lovers).
If you're interested in it, you can bet that there's a dating site out there.
So why is online dating so popular? It's a question that many skeptics-- those who've never dipped their toe in the online dating waters, so to speak-- ask their convert friends. For those who aren't immersed in the world of online dating, it may still seem odd. The internet is known for its fictions as much as for its facts.
And it is nice to know what someone does look like offline, in real life.
Online daters will be the first to tell their critics that they aren't up to speed with the times. Meeting people at Bingo or at the local club is old hat. Traditional dating is really hit or miss. You have no idea what a person's interests are before hand. With online dating, you can peruse profiles and find people that you actually think will be a good fit. There's also handy matching software which helps daters in the compatibility department. Online dating is a lot more selective. It's easier in a sense. Plus it's more casual; people are more at ease within their own homes. The whole dating ritual of going out and ending up stuck in a conversation with someone you can't stand can be avoided completely.
In times of economic hardship, online dating stats seem to rise. For people worried about their income or job situation, it's easy to go online and find someone to talk to. People start to think about their priorities. They want someone to support them, to be with them, through good times and bad. It's a coping mechanism as well as a form of entertainment, in a sense. It fits your agenda, your schedule, your budget.
Of course there are a fair share of naysayers who bring up the cases that end in tragedy; or to a lesser degree, those cases where people are lied to, or mislead. However, these circumstances aren't limited to online dating. They actually occur as frequently offline as they do online. - 31991
It's a huge industry. Sites like Match.com, Plenty of Fish and eHarmony are raking in the dough as users sign up and log-in in the pursuit of true love. Such is the popularity of the field that more and more online dating sites are popping up each day, catering to more discriminating customers.
For the more selective, niche dating sites are a big draw. A niche dating site is usually focused on religion or ethnicity, but there are hundreds, thousands even, of sites out there which target social groups such as self proclaimed geeks or nerds. There are dating sites geared at hipsters and cyclers. You can even find matchmaking sites for tattoo enthusiasts, animal lovers, republicans, democrats and oenophiles (wine lovers).
If you're interested in it, you can bet that there's a dating site out there.
So why is online dating so popular? It's a question that many skeptics-- those who've never dipped their toe in the online dating waters, so to speak-- ask their convert friends. For those who aren't immersed in the world of online dating, it may still seem odd. The internet is known for its fictions as much as for its facts.
And it is nice to know what someone does look like offline, in real life.
Online daters will be the first to tell their critics that they aren't up to speed with the times. Meeting people at Bingo or at the local club is old hat. Traditional dating is really hit or miss. You have no idea what a person's interests are before hand. With online dating, you can peruse profiles and find people that you actually think will be a good fit. There's also handy matching software which helps daters in the compatibility department. Online dating is a lot more selective. It's easier in a sense. Plus it's more casual; people are more at ease within their own homes. The whole dating ritual of going out and ending up stuck in a conversation with someone you can't stand can be avoided completely.
In times of economic hardship, online dating stats seem to rise. For people worried about their income or job situation, it's easy to go online and find someone to talk to. People start to think about their priorities. They want someone to support them, to be with them, through good times and bad. It's a coping mechanism as well as a form of entertainment, in a sense. It fits your agenda, your schedule, your budget.
Of course there are a fair share of naysayers who bring up the cases that end in tragedy; or to a lesser degree, those cases where people are lied to, or mislead. However, these circumstances aren't limited to online dating. They actually occur as frequently offline as they do online. - 31991
About the Author:
Online dating websites provide physical opportunities to those looking for love. Jayde Johanssen understands the online dating universe is nothing more than a cyber mirror image of the physical dating universe. Another opportunity for love, nothing sinister.
