Scientists have found that couples who met offline - at school, work, or through friends, consider their relationships to be happier than those who met online. The study showed that such couples report greater satisfaction and expressiveness of three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment.
Interestingly, the difference in feelings was more pronounced among men and people over 33 years old, while for women and younger individuals, the contrast was less noticeable. The lead researcher noted that this does not mean that relationships based online cannot be happy, but on average, couples who met offline feel a stronger love.
Scientists also believe that the reasons may be related to the characteristics of online dating, such as the vast selection of potential partners, differences in cultural and social environments, and the discrepancy between expectations and reality. Among the youth, the so-called 'quiet relationships' are becoming increasingly popular, where they avoid showcasing their personal life online and keep intimate matters to themselves.
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Scientists have found that couples who met offline consider their relationships to be happier than those who met online. This may be related to the peculiarities of online dating, cultural differences, and the discrepancy between expectations and reality. However, it is worth noting that there are also exceptions, where couples who met online are also happy and satisfied.