Marriages Spawned From Online Dating As Satisfying As From Traditional Dating

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."

Comments

That bad huh?

[pngwen]

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.)

Re:That bad huh?

[CaptainLard]

I've heard of low maintenance but if you think $30/mo to meet your wife means getting ripped off, you must have hit the jackpot with her! For the rest of us, cash pours out of our wallets like outdated memes in a slashdot post. Enjoy your early retirement.

As satisfying as...

[morcego]

Marriages Spawned From Online Dating As Satisfying As From Traditional Dating: NOT AT ALL.

maybe I am reading this wrong

[Osgeld]

online dating has as much chance of long term success as picking up a drunk chick in a bar?

Re:Adopt-a-pet

[Anonymous Coward]

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:Why should it be any different?

[davester666]

I met your wife online two years ago. I concur with your opinion. She's GREAT!

Why stop there?

[Noah69]

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

[Anonymous Coward]

because we can change the aspect ratio of our dicks in Photoshop

I got a Division by Zero error

Lola

[RedHackTea]

I met a girl recently at a bar where she approached and asked me to dance under electric candlelight. Her voice was dark brown like sweet molasses, like a guy actually. I'm not the most physical guy, but whenever she hugs me, it almost breaks my spine. She said that she'll make me a man soon... I hope it works out.

Re:Adopt-a-pet

[LynnwoodRooster]

Reminds me of this saying:

DUCT TAPE: Turns "NO NO NO!" into "Mmm Mmm Mmm!"