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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."
I usually don't respond to Anonymous Cowards but this time it's just too good to pass..
I live in Mexico, where the official divorce rate is 15% (per the article linked) versus 53% in the U.S. (Disclosure: I am a Mexican national, married twice to Mexicans.)
Funny thing, off the top of my head I can mention two close friends, both married 30+ years: one couple has spelt is separate rooms for years, the other one officially is still married, but they live in separate houses.
Why won't they divorce? Social pressure: family ties, what would the neighbors think?, I couldn't go to church being divorced...
You are mistaken lower divorce rates do not mean happier marriages... Just enduring hell.
Be very, very careful what you put into that head, because you will never, ever get it out. - Cardinal Wolsey
Because you're a sad and cynical basement dweller who tries to make himself feel better by putting others down? Funny thing, it turns out that thinking that way only makes you feel worse.