Article by: Keighley Farrell
iLove
in the Digital Age T
he days of traditional dating are done-zo. In a world where technology is making our lives easier with each passing day, it’s also helping to streamline our hunt for the perfect mate. What began as (I assume) a “last resort” for those who were over the bar scene, online dating websites have grown in popularity; in 2013, a commendable one out of every five committed relationships took up its roots in one of the many dot-com dating pools. And with a total web dating population comprised of 52% men and 48% women, it’s a pretty solid playing field, no matter who you’re looking for. But enough about the statistics of it all, you can Google those yourself. I’m going to give you my personal pros and cons, and explain I think that online dating is way more likely to land you a real gem, no matter what kind of relationship you’re looking for.
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