More and more we seem to carry out tasks online which were previously impossible without physical human interaction - shopping, instant messaging, booking holidays. The noble art of dating also falls under this category. Those who have tried and failed to find Mr or Mrs Right in a bar or a nightclub can get back in the game by putting their best foot forward in a less pressurised technological setting to see if they will be matched with a significant other, even if it is only for a fleeting hook-up.
Do you know all your options with online dating?
Online dating has evolved into a lucrative industry worth more than €3.65billion globally, spawning a plethora of websites with one common aim, but presented in very different ways. Studies show that two-thirds of online dating users are male, while four out of five gay men now meet their future partners online.
This infographic by Bespoke Diamonds provides a handy user guide on some of the most common dating sites, some of which are totally free to use and others which charge a subscription. It also offers quick tips on what to do and what not to do for anyone seeking to find love online, while giving a glimpse of the future of the ever-evolving phenomenon that is online dating.
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