Fascinating Facts About Online Dating
Pictures are worth a thousand words and a whole lot more when it comes to online dating. One third of American singles won't even respond to dating profiles that don't include a picture. Interestingly, only a very small percentage of online dating users concern themselves with hairstyle but 70% say that eyes are the sexiest facial feature.
In the opinions of singles in America, age may not be just a number. After a photo, a self-descriptive paragraph, and the potential date's geographical location, age is an important consideration when choosing a potential date.
It is agreed among American singles involved in online dating that money doesn't buy love. In fact, income rated just a half of a percentage point above eye color in the list of deal breakers. Drinking, political views, and religious affiliations were also listed as things that could cause you to be rejected but they are almost irrelevant. The two things that can cause you to go from possible soul mate to the recycle bin in just one click are your weight and having children. It appears that American singles would even tolerate a smoker before taking on an instant family.
American singles chose the education level of potential dates to be of more importance than the individual's racial background. Only 9.4% of singles in America said they would decline a date based on the individual's level of education and 8.9% said that the person's skin color was any issue.
The best things in life are worth waiting for.. and 60% of American singles are willing to wait six months or more to find a compatible date using an online dating service.
It is a common belief that when it comes to love and online dating, men have a deep seated case of commitment phobia. However, research shows that single ladies are far more likely to be searching for a friendship type relationship and men say they are looking for a long term relationship. When it comes to marriage, 13% of men say they are looking for marriage and only 8% of single ladies are marriage minded.
Most online daters believe that using an online dating service helps to extend their social circle quite dramatically and an incredible 64% agree that online dating offers a much broader range of potential dates than traditional dating.
"Don't knock it until you've tried it" is certainly the philosophy of those who have used online dating services. Most American singles believe that online dating involves privacy risks but 52% of those who have tried online dating believe that there is no dangerous activity involved at all. The majority of American singles report having good experiences with online dating.
What starts online doesn't necessarily stay online for very long. Most American singles will meet for a face-to-face date within a month after exchanging countless e-mail messages and at least ten telephone calls.
Nearly 7 million American singles have gone on dates with people they met through online dating sites and 17% of them have entered long term relationships or married their online dating partners after being introduced online.
Comments (6)
But this is an American article written for Americans.
As for..A picture is worth a thousand words..I agree.However,from experience I've learned that pictures can be deceiving and even web cams can omit the details you really want for a complete and accurate view of the person.My position is..The eye will never Lie.
I am not going to hide the position I am in because I feel like things will start on a false note. Honesty is very important in a relationship, so why hide my granddaughter. When I am put to the side because I have her I feel as though I don't need them either. It will take longer to finally meet someone, but with everything out in the open I don't have to be concerned that I will be canned for not disclosing my circumstances.