Are you single? Ready to mingle? Tired of searching for Mr. Right (or Mr. Right Now) with depressing results?
Well, why not try digital dating. From the convenience of your laptop or smart phone, you can let cyber cupid take the wheel and join the millions of individuals that currently use dating websites and apps to mix and mingle with other singles.
Now I know what you might be thinking,“Digital dating? I’m not thaaat desperate…”
Not so fast! Though dating online used to be viewed as a last resort by many, the Pew Internet & American Life Project suggests that over time people are starting to view digital dating in a more positive light. In their 2013 study, Pew Research surveyed over 2,200 Americans regarding their perceptions and experiences with online and mobile dating. The 2013 results revealed that 59% of Internet users think that “online dating is a good way to meet people,” a 15-point increase from their original study in 2005. What’s more, 53% of users agree that dating online or through a mobile app allows for better matches, and only 21% of people agreed with the statement that “people who use online dating sites are desperate.” With time, it seems that digital dating has shed its stigma as a refuge for the old and desperate, and has become a more accepted, and even preferred, form of dating for many of today’s singles. So, why not give it a shot?
In our latest installment of the Think Before You Ink video series, the Digital Tattoo Project team provides you an brief overview on the world of digital dating, highlighting one of the most popular dating apps, Tinder. Take a look!
In a technology-driven world, why do you think people are afraid of digital dating? Have you tried your luck with dating online or through your mobile device? Discuss in the comments below.
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