Who could of guessed, or predicted, back in the early days of the internet, the success, or popularity that online dating would achieve. The worldwide statistics now becoming available for online dating are really quite staggering.

In America according to the latest statistics there are now some 40,000,000 people using online dating services (Online Dating Magazine). This represents 40% of the internet users of America and actually these statistics are already historic. The statistics across many countries are equally impressive.

Who are these online daters? Statistically online daters are of above average intelligence, many having received an education to university degree, or equivalent. All age groups are represented, from 18- 80 and the mix between men and women is more, or less equal, so these are not, by any stretch of the imagination stupid or socially inept individuals...

Why the phenomenal success of online dating? It is quite simply so comfortable, so easy. As everyone leads busier and busier lives the opportunities for traditional link ups has declined. Online dating has given many people the opportunity to find their soul mate, or partner from the comfort and convenience of their own home and fit this search into their busy schedules.

There are many notable differences between online dating and the traditional pick up in which physical attraction is King and compatibility and suitability a very distant second. Online dating has helped many to streamline their search for love. They can actually narrow the search to those characteristics they find attractive., etc. Equally through photo exchange & web cams they check out physical attraction.

Another unique aspect of online dating is that when these people actually meet it is like they already know each other! Andrea Baker a professor of sociology at Ohio University says that her research shows that the longer the two people have been communicating before their first face to face meeting, the better will be the encounter and if the chemistry is right the relationship can very quickly move to a deeper level. There is no longer anything strange, weird, or sad about online dating. It has become completely sociably acceptable.

Will these trends continue? In 2002 wired magazine predicted that within 20 years the idea of seeking ones partner, or love without looking on line will be the exception rather than the norm.

Interestingly one area of the world that is not enjoying such success with online dating is Russia and the Former Soviet Union countries, particularly The Ukraine. These countries have become famous the World over for their beautiful, stylish and highly educated ladies. There could be a variety of reasons for this. Within these countries a small minority have through dishonesty, damaged the reputation of all and made it harder for the honest majority to grasp the opportunities offered through online dating. This built up a level of distrust and suspicion that effectively, deterred many from searching for their love, or partner from these countries.

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