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Marriages Spawned From Online Dating As Satisfying As From Traditional Dating

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the i-really-love-computers dept.

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."

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  1. That bad huh? by pngwen · · 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.)

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    1. Re:That bad huh? by CaptainLard · · Score: 5, Funny

      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 For the rest of us, cash pours out of our wallets like outdated memes in a slashdot post.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.

  2. As satisfying as... by morcego · · Score: 5, Funny

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

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  3. maybe I am reading this wrong by Osgeld · · Score: 4, Funny

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

  4. Why stop there? by Noah69 · · 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.

  5. Re:Simple reason by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

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

    I got a Division by Zero error

  6. Lola by RedHackTea · · Score: 4, Funny

    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.

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