The 411 On Online Dating: Everything You Need To Know About The Internet Fad

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Online dating has been a phenomenon that has swept the globe, having a large hold on social media platforms today. With millions of online dating sites and mobile apps taking the world by storm, millions of people from ages as early as 16 to as old as 67 take part in the internet craze of finding a perfect match online. To learn more about the online dating craze, here’s the 411 on online dating:

Fact 1: There are approximately 19.4 million single people in the United States alone! You’d think that there’d be a great market for online dating sites. That may be the case today, but not too long ago the era of digital dating wasn’t as big a hit as it is today. Back in 2005 anything that had to do with meeting people online translated into the person being desperate. The negative stigma left a mark up until early 2013 when it became much more socially acceptable.

Fact 2: Popular website YourTango.com has broken down the top five things a man looks for in a potential partner. The online dating source claims that when scouring the internet for love, men love to see a woman who’s (1) Young and pretty (shocker), (2) Share a lot of similarities with them, (3) Has good grammar, (4) has an accurate presentation of themselves and appears to be very honest, and (5) Has a lot of fun and great photos posted on their profile! The last factor helps the men get a sense of what the woman enjoys doing during her spare time and what her idea of a fun time is.

Fact 3: As of September 2015, the list of the most top rated online dating sites was published: Badoo, Chemistry, Christian Mingle, date.com, eHarmony, Matchmaker.com, Amor, FriendFinder.com, Facebook, JDate, Match.com, OkCupid, POF.com or PlentyOfFish.com, Spark.com, Yahoo! Personals, Zoosk, and this year’s most downloaded dating app Tinder.

Fact 4: A person who invests in online dating sites is said to spend an estimated 238 USD annually for membership fees alone! Most online dating platforms such as OkCupid and PlentyofFish are free to use, with a Premium option a user has of purchasing to be able to access other perks such as unlimited storage for messaging and to be able to view the other users her like you back. Popular dating sites eHarmony and Match on the other hand require that you pay a membership fee. Match can set you back by 20.99 USD for a 24 month membership, while eHarmony charges 10.95 USD for 12 months.

Fact 5: Statistics for online dating show that 50% of online users are male, with 71% of the users believing in “love at first sight”, 20% claiming that their committed relationships began with meeting their significant other, and a 17% for marriages that result from a match made in online dating heaven.

Fact 6: Studies show that the ideal period for courtship should last a minimum of 18 months. Within the given time the couple would have allowed the relationship to take its course and from there, both parties will be able to decide if the relationship is worth taking into the marriage stage.

Fact 7: A woman’s desirability online sparks when she hits 21, with younger woman having more online pursuers than those aged 29 to 45. On the flipside, older men have a higher desirability level.

Fact 8: On the average, men life about their height, age, hobbies, and daily income in order to appear more attractive and desirable towards the opposite sex. They adapt towards the female’s expectations and interests.

Fact 9: Unfortunately, 10% of the users on online dating websites are sex offenders, lurking the site for potential victims. Needless to say, it’s always important to be extra cautious when taking part in active online dating. But with all the catfishing going on, it’s hard to know if the person you see on the screen is really who they say they are. 1 in every 12 social media users have been a victim of sexual abuse.

Fact 10: The average Tinder user spends an average of 77 minutes a day on the app! That’s a whole lot of swiping!

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