Marriages Spawned From Online Dating As Satisfying As From Traditional Dating 313
sciencehabit writes "Millions of people first met their spouses through online dating. But how have those marriages fared compared with those of people who met in more traditional venues such as bars or parties? Pretty well, according to a new study. A survey of nearly 20,000 Americans reveals that marriages between people who met online are at least as stable and satisfying as those who first met in the real world—possibly more so."
That bad huh? (Score:5, Funny)
Good thing I did it the traditional / free way. I would have felt ripped off it was no better ;P
(Note: I love my wife very much. I just have a twisted sense of humor.)
As satisfying as... (Score:5, Funny)
Marriages Spawned From Online Dating As Satisfying As From Traditional Dating: NOT AT ALL.
maybe I am reading this wrong (Score:5, Funny)
online dating has as much chance of long term success as picking up a drunk chick in a bar?
Re:Adopt-a-pet (Score:2, Funny)
I want the stats on relationships started in the adopt-a-pet thread in the usenet group alt.sex.bondage.personals.
9 Years so far and working pretty well for us.
Right honey?
"Mmmmrhmmmmph".
Just remember, silence is golden, and a ball gag is around 14 dollars at stockroom.com.
YMMV
Re:That bad huh? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Why should it be any different? (Score:2, Funny)
I met your wife online two years ago. I concur with your opinion. She's GREAT!
Why stop there? (Score:5, Funny)
I actually went one step further and had an online wedding. It went surprisingly well until it became obvious that my future wife couldn't hold a positive K/D and was called a n00b faggot by the pastor. Worst day of my life, I even spent like five bucks on a custom suit character skin.
Re:Simple reason (Score:5, Funny)
I got a Division by Zero error
Lola (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Adopt-a-pet (Score:4, Funny)
Reminds me of this saying:
DUCT TAPE: Turns "NO NO NO!" into "Mmm Mmm Mmm!"