An Introduction to Online Dating...

 

Meeting people online has been an interest of people’s since the internet was formed; however online dating is now not only a cultural norm, but the topic of much criticism. Unconventional sources of finding a mate have evolved from arranged marriages and personal ads to scientifically formulated questionnaires performed by online hosts. But how reliable can a computed questionnaire and formulated profile be when looking for a soul-mate?

This cultural phenomenon may have many followers and “success stories” but I do not think these services can be labeled as 100% trust worthy. Do these services comply with contemporary societies desire to add fantasy to their everyday lives? In this calculated generation producing profits and yielding results?    

The top two online dating websites are Eharmony.com

($50 per month for a profile)

and Match.com ($30 per month for a profile).     

Eharmony claims they are "the only site dedicated to the relationships of both singles and married couples" and that they are "backed by over 35 years of research (www.eHarmony.com).

Match.com has been apart of the online dating community across the world for over ten years. They have recently added renouned therapist Dr. Phil as an asset to their community. Post by Dr. Phil are added to the site every month helping account holders "win at the competitive sport of dating" (www.match.com). This new opportunity of "MindFindBind" has been claimed to be helping millions by match.com.

In my opinion these sites may work, however, I find they not only take the fun out of traditional means of dating , and add more harmful aspects.