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Online dating isn’t just for the unmarried, post-college crowd. Widowed and divorced singles also fi nd it a good way to ease into a renewed social life. According to a Northwestern University study, typical benefi ts include access to professional matching, a wider range of singles and better communications with potential partners.
ECO-FRIENDLY DATING
Going Online Makes it Easier by Avery Mack
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mericans are staying single longer these days. Instead of marrying in our early 20s like in the 1960s,
today we’re more likely to be upwards of 27 before committing. Careers and family obligations are among the factors causing delays, allowing couples to learn what really matters before they walk down the aisle.
“A good partner is someone that encourages you to be your authentic self,” says Jill Crosby, host of the online dating website
NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com from Mount Shasta, California. “There are always some compromises, but similar core values and respect for each other make a good relationship even better.”
Identifying Candidates Dates can still spring from chance meetings, fi x-ups by friends and family or workplace encounters, but these generally have the same success rate as fi nding the proverbial needle in a haystack. Adding must-have characteristics such as an eco-friendly lifestyle might land an aspirant in the shallow end of the dating pool unless it is pre-screened by a conscious dating site. Discovering a potential partner via a dedicated online site enables members to refi ne their list of desired attributes versus deal-breakers, modifying their own profi le accordingly. Elements of success stories usually include both prospects keeping an open mind while exploring a mutually compatible dating site. Honest communication is the most vital link in this get-to-know- you venue, but the goal is to meet, not become pen pals.
When interest proceeds beyond onsite messaging, texting may follow, which tends to diminish fears of saying the wrong thing that
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