Online Dating.

As the digital age advances, so does the age of online dating .

According to match.com, 40 million Americans use online dating services.

While our parents and grandparents may scoff at the use of technology to find a suitable partner…

… online dating is beneficial in ways that traditional dating never was.

According to a recent study, more than a third of marriages start online …

… and 1 in 5 relationships start online.

Why is this?

For starters, striking up a conversation with a stranger in a bar or other social setting can be awkward and stressful.

Online dating removes the awkwardness, allowing you to “browse the […] profiles of potential partners with no pressure or forced interactions”.

"Traditional Dating Vs Online Dating." Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 May 2014.

“For me, it’s much easier to be outgoing online , than it is offline .  I think that’s why I love social media so much.”

- Mack Collier

Additionally, with a wide selection of online dating services there is something out there for everyone .

Sites like christianmingle.com and redneckmeet.com are designed to help singles find their perfect match.

Instead of having to get to know someone to determine if you share common interests , online dating allows you to log into a site filled with only people sharing your interests.

Finally, online dating is simply faster than traditional dating.

With apps like Tinder, singles everywhere can simply swipe through potential partners.

This means singles are seeing more potential partners in a much shorter time period than traditional dating allowed.

This is extremely beneficial to those who don’t feel that they have enough time in their busy lives to date.

In the end, both traditional and online dating have advantages and disadvantages .

While it may not be for everyone, there is no doubt that online dating has become a valuable resource for singles everywhere .

Especially in this growing digital age.

Thank You.

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