Computer Love: Pros and Cons of Online Dating
Is cyber searching for a mate the next step for you?
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Computer Love - These days, online dating might as well just be called “dating.” Why? Because it is so common; studies show that at least 38% of people who identify as “single and looking” are using the Internet to connect. Here are the pros and cons of using the Web to find love. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Jupiterimages/Getty Images)
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PRO: There Are Sites for Everything - Seriously, no matter what type of mate you’re searching for, there is a site for that: Folks who love clowns, check. Unattractive folks, check. Dudes with money, check. Folks with good credit, check. (Photo: Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)
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CON: You Have to Make a Profile - Talk about nerve racking. How can you summarize your life in just a couple hundred words? You have to give enough info to entice, but not so much that you lose all sense of mystery. And then there’s the photo; you want to be cute but not childish, sexy but not slutty, fun but not desperate. So hard. (Photo: Silke Woweries/Corbis)
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PRO: You Can Cast a Wider Net - Going out is cool, but you’re probably running into the same people all the time. Looking online will help you meet more people in less time. (Photo: BananaStock/Getty Images)
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CON: The Sea Is Vast - With so many choices, it can be overwhelming to narrow them down to a handful of people who are worth reaching out to. And studies show that when you have more choices, you tend to be less satisfied with your ultimate pick, because you could be left wondering, “What if?” (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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