When Couples Meet Online, They May Lie About It
from the we-were...-uh...-set-up dept
Despite the growing popularity of online dating services, it seems that many people still lie when asked where they met their significant other, if it was through one of those services. Some couples who have gone on to be married have even created elaborate stories for anyone who asks, to avoid admitting that they met online. It would seem that, over time, there will be less and less of a stigma attached to such things. Most of the people quoted in the article are in their thirties, and I wonder if people in their early to mid twenties feel the same way.
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Consistent Historical Pattern
We are the last generation where large number of people still think it is somehow indecent to meet people on the net. In later years, they will be the laughingstock of younger people.
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Well as an early Adopter... :)
We aren't at all ashamed of it. I'm actually pretty proud of the factor. Being pioneers and all...
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