The Many Advantages of Online DatingThe marriage rate in the UK is at its lowest level in one hundred and fifty years, recent numbers confirm. They also tell us that women are three times less likely to get married than women of their mother's generation. One obvious explanation for the decline is that people are waiting longer than ever before they consider marriage. And even those that choose to tie the knot are older than they have ever been. Statistics tell us that the average age of a first marriage for man is thirty-two and just over thirty for a woman. On average, that's five full years older than their parents were when they got married. Okay, we've gone over enough depressing statistics. What can we do to address the problem? Believe it or not, one of the most promising solutions to the marriage crisis is online dating. We know, years ago online daters were dismissed as lonely, desperate souls. Now it appears they may have been ahead of the curve. Every day, millions of singles meet on sites like seniorconnect.com. What is the appeal? As anyone who has ever been on a blind date knows, inflated expectations often sink the ship. Friends tend to talk each side up to the point where both become convinced that they are meeting the love of their lives. When it doesn't happen, the date becomes unbearable. But with online dating there are no inordinate expectations. People simply browse through member profiles until they find someone they think they might be interested in. They are they free to contact that person and begin a casual online relationship. There is absolutely no pressure. They can take their time and get to know each other for days, weeks, or months before they decide to meet. |