People live their lives very differently from those just even one generation ago. Back then people would meet, get married early and settle down to start a family. Because that was the way things were done. Not so any more. Thanks to the fact that women now have financial independence and guys are a little more domesticated, there are far more life and relationship options. People stay single for longer and not everyone gets married.
But the downside is that it is much harder to meet people. Well there is the bar scene, but that’s not a place that produces many lasting relationships. It’s almost as if society doesn’t have any way of bringing people together any more. It’s hard to get introduced in a nice pleasant way to people beyond the usual social circles.
Which is why dating websites are becoming more and more popular. Technology can bring people together. Singles can post a profile and start contacting like minded people in their area. Dating websites are becoming more niche. Specialist sites are springing up for people looking for a certain type of partner for example. However, what unites most of them is the fact that they operate on a paid subscription basis. Until now.
The good news for anyone who is put off by the subscription model is that free online dating has arrived. No more monthly payments. Instead they are funded by adverts. They operate in exactly the same way and offer the same chance for success. Just minus the monthly fee.
Free online dating sites are a great way to dip the toe in the water to find out if this type of dating is right for someone. There’s no financial commitment and if it doesn’t work out then no harm done. Maybe all dating sites will become like this in the future.