The transformation of life by dating sites

“Internet” has transformed the world into a very different kind of place to live in. With the use of internet the globe has seemed to have shrunk into your computer screen. Almost every aspect of human need can be fulfilled by means of internet usage. Be it Shopping, banking, Medicare, entertainment, mapping and so on. Moreover it has even stormed the world of social networking. A statement can now be made that human emotions are now under the influence of internet. Websites like facebook, orkut, twitter, froppers and so on can be listed under the category of social networking.

Interestingly, even the aspect of dating has not been left untouched by the internet. Recently, an online survey, conducted in 2005 revealed an interesting fact, that the degree to which the couples interacted (mostly through the dating websites) before meeting up played a vital role in the success of the relationship. They were found to have formed a ‘deeper ‘and emotionally stronger attachments which resulted in a better relationship status, credit going to the dating sites. Also a fact has come up during the research, that emotions can more easily be expressed during online interaction than they would have been able to face to face.

But, to add to the fact, even disadvantages of online dating follow the strong line of advantages. Online dating sites are said to be for the desperate, unattractive people, who are at low self-esteem, can even be uneducated, are shy, or even those who do not feel comfortable approaching someone, or being approached by someone in the public. This makes a point that may be a person who is not even worth a successful relationship may be one we are hooked up online. It can even be dangerous to seek for a potential partner, especially on dating websites. Therefore, a person should take necessary precautions when it comes to meeting a stranger.