It's a busy time for online dating services.
There has been a boost in new singles signing up and also in http://fundacionkrishnamurti.com/?p=48 user activity.
"The most active time for any online dating site is between the day after Christmas and Valentine's Day," said Dr. Helen Fisher, Chief Scientific Advisor at Match.com.
Holiday loneliness, family nagging, social media envy and time off from work can all contribute to the increase. In fact, the recent East Coast snowstorm brought a 'blizzard' of activity to dating sites, which fall into three categories.
"Rapid fire meet http://fundacionkrishnamurti.com/?p=81 somebody right now with the apps, get to know somebody more with Match.com and other dating sites like that, or go to a dating site where you really are anonymous and we give you the dates yourself," said Fisher.
However, a perfect match in the digital world doesn't always hold up in the real world. Experts say too much messaging online before a first meeting can be problematic, so can the sheer number of options.
"People on dating sites get the impression that there's another one around the corner and they just keep swiping and they don't settle in to try to get to know the people they have already met," said Fisher.
If you're creating a dating profile, be sure to smile, avoid photos that show drinking or too much skin, and in your description, give details to let people know http://lagrange-catholic.net/here-you-go-trivia-trovers/ who you are.
"You'll turn some people off, but you'll turn the right ones on," said Fisher.
When you do meet, Fisher adds, "for heaven's sake, don't talk about your exes!"
