Millions of people all around the world are members of online dating services it seems, with these numbers growing larger and larger every day. With the influx of free online dating websites cropping up, the rate of sign ups has been pushed even higher. The decreasing stigma of online dating, while still evident, is becoming less of an issue for people. Is this because of the growing number of relationships, romantic or otherwise, and communication (through blogs, videos, emails, and so on) that has moved online? Or, is this growth due to the success of online daters?
There’s no doubt that a significant amount of our day to day communications with others have moved online. Emailing and instant messaging are frequent mediums for talking with colleagues, friends, and family. We read our news from online newspapers and even blogs, and we search for articles, recipies, and directions online. We can shop for clothing, cars, music, and home accessories online. We watch movies, TV shows, and listen to music over the internet. With all these aspects of our lives now available through our computers, it’s little surprise that romance and dating has now moved online...