The New American Divide

            Many years ago, in some families, your parents chose your husband or wife. Most people would meet their significant other either at work, church, or any other public place. Recently, people have been meeting the love of their life on the Internet. Statistics show that 66% of people that have used an online dating website have been on a date with the person they met online. When these websites such as eHarmony and Match.com first came out, many people disliked the idea, but over time people have become more considering of it.

            In the past decade, online dating has become a very popular way to meet someone. One in ten people in the United States have used an online dating website. That’s ten percent of the people in the United States. In the article, “The New American Divide” it talks about different topics and how they have changed over time, such as marriage and single parenthood. Online dating obviously wouldn’t have been available thirty years ago, so this is a big change to our century.

            There have been many disadvantages to online dating. Many offenders make profiles to harass people, and many people have gotten into trouble. That’s why some people are really against the dating websites.

            Many things have changed and so much technology has been created in the past twenty years. In many cases, some people do find “the one” on a dating website. Maybe more people should consider trying one out.

"Online Dating & Relationships." Pew Research Centers Internet American Life Project

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