The old adage “The proof is in the pudding” is definitely the best perspective for anyone who questions the benefits of online dating. What is the proof? You could point to the fact that nearly seven to eight percentage of all newlyweds met online, according to a 2007 Harris interactive online poll. Some debate whether this percentage is low or high, either way; it confirms that lots of people are finding their soul mates in a virtual world.
Online dating has been around for well over a decade, with their emergence beginning in the late 1990s in the midst of the Internet boom. While businesses recognized the opportunity to connect with a much larger audience online, so to did frustrated people who had been looking for love in all the wrong places.
The long-term success of relationships is still dependent on the chemistry, integrity, and work ethic of those involved, but there are many benefits of online dating compared to other traditional means of searching for romance.
Benefits of online dating:
• Less stressful way of introduction
• Selective opportunity to identify matches before you meet in person
• Ability to avoid awkwardness of personal differences or value conflicts
• Ability to quickly meet and connect with lots of people in a short time
• Many sites offer expert advice and scientific profile matching
• Potential for equally successful or more successful relationships
