With more people meeting a partner online these days, it’s important we know some facts about online dating. Below are 8 facts about online dating that you should know
1. One-in-five adults aged 25-34 years old have used online dating, but it’s also popular with older singles, too.
2. One-third of people who have used online dating have never actually gone on a date with someone they met on these sites.
3. On average, women lie less on their online dating profile than men do.
4. One out of 3 women who met someone online had sex on the first date – and 80% of them did not use protection!
5. First impression does matter a lot for women: 80% said the way a man stands counts a lot on the first date.
6. An unspoken rule states that the man pays for the dinner on the first date. Speaking of which, if the woman is badly trying to pay for the dinner or for at least her part that means the man is better not hoping for another date after this.
7. About 20% of people admit they have dated someone they met over the internet during their lives.
8. On average, men who use online dating services have 6 dates with different women in a single year. Meanwhile women have ‘only’ 4.
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