{"id":3498,"date":"2013-06-04T20:00:42","date_gmt":"2013-06-04T19:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3498"},"modified":"2021-02-13T18:26:34","modified_gmt":"2021-02-13T18:26:34","slug":"can-online-dating-lead-to-a-lasting-marriage-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/can-online-dating-lead-to-a-lasting-marriage-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Can online dating lead to a lasting marriage?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the past many people have been sceptical about the idea of finding lasting love online. The internet is often seen as a source for finding things quickly \u2013 information, shoes, food, hotels \u2013 so it\u2019s easy to see why there\u2019s a lot of hesitation around the idea that online dating works. But should we discount online dating because it\u2019s so simple \u2013 or is this the key to finding a great relationship?<\/p>\n<h2>Mixing and matching<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">On the majority of dating websites couples are matched by stringent compatibility tests. Morals, personality traits and interests are all taken into account and clients can then find one another through specified searches.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Of course, people will grow and change over time, however having a solid base of commonality is bound to contribute a great deal to the chances of a lasting relationship.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Food for thought<\/h2>\n<p>Because dating websites work by gathering information about each person using them, they encourage each client to think about what really matters to them. What are they looking for in a partner? Do they really want something long-term? What are their deal-breakers? Because people who use dating websites have considered these things, they\u2019re in a much better place to make a serious commitment.<\/p>\n<h2>Skip to the end<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to this, the amount of information gathered allows each user to bypass unsuitable candidates as soon as they\u2019ve started their search. By getting rid of the possibility of having to go on countless dates with people they don\u2019t get on with, users can concentrate on finding a long-term match from a pool of people who all possess characteristics they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<h2>Limitless possibilities<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Online dating gives people choice. When people have a large amount of options, there\u2019s a significantly higher chance they\u2019ll find what they\u2019re looking for. It might take a bit more searching than meeting someone by chance but, by opening up so many possibilities, online dating can provide a basis for a truly special relationship which can go the distance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Nowadays when you can balance your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guardian.co.uk\/lifeandstyle\/relationships\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">love life<\/a> with your online shopping, it\u2019s easy to be cynical about the possibility that online dating might just work. However, it\u2019s not simply a case of choosing a person from a list \u2013 online dating takes just as much work as looking for love in real life.<\/p>\n<p>Once someone has committed the time to find love, there\u2019s no telling what will happen. However, it\u2019s best to keep an open mind about the different methods people use to meet one another.<\/p>\n<div>{Image from <a title=\"Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nromagna\/4521552128\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Flickr<\/a>}<\/div>\n<blockquote><p>eHarmony\u00a0is an online dating website dedicated to matching like-minded and suited people. It prides itself on bringing together successful and committed relationships, and offer daters with a friendly and professional service. Many people sign up and meet their special someone, and the result is many long lasting, healthy relationships.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In the past many people have been sceptical about the idea of finding lasting love online. 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