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Follow on Google News | RomanceBeat.com Survey Shows Women Love Online Dating ServicesWomen Are Pleased with Results and Plan to Keep On Using Services
By: RomanceBeat.com Asked why they use online dating services, 36% said it was to “meet interesting people,” while 30% were interested in them for “casual dating,” 18% to “hookup/have sex,” 10% to “find a partner who could turn into a husband” and 6% to “find a husband.” Of those using the services, 83% were pleased with the results use them “frequently,” Despite their success with surveys, 51% of the respondents said ”there is a stigma attached to using” them.” Sixty-five percent of the respondents said they had resisted using an online dating service, 58% said their reluctance was because of “fear,” while 24% cited “money” and 18% said “stigma.” “Obviously the fear and possible stigma are not enough to keep single women away from online dating services, as they are increasingly popular,” noted RomanceBeat.com editorial director Lori Perkins. “The more popular they get the greater chance the stigma will vanish. We think they’re here to stay.” Seventy-six percent of the survey respondents said they rely on recommendations from friends about which services to use and 77% said they primarily learn about new services online. The full survey and results are available at: http://romancebeat.com/ About RomanceBeat: RomanceBeat.com is a website that features the “pulse of romance” in pop culture. The site is written by a team of experienced reporters who keep their eyes on celebrities and the little known, seeking to find the romantic theme in their daily activities. If love is in the air, you’ll find it on www.romancebeat.com. Media Contact: jmarkham@ End
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