Matchmaking job done in vain?

No hope for all those who are seeking love?

The study undertaken by the group of independent researchers (with specialists in sociology, social network analysis and also relationship psychology involved) seems to put the online dating effectiveness matter to the question.

One of the results received during the study says that all the invented compatibility tests and much-vaunted matchmaking algorithms promising you the 100 per cent result in your deal of finding a lifetime partner can’t actually determine an ideal partner for you. Neither can they show you compatibility between you and someone, credible enough for building long-term commitment.

Come to think of it, that sounds full of sense at the first glance. How many times have you caught yourself thinking that you know practically nothing about the person who you are going to arrange a date in real life with? Well, let’s say you have just met someone “special” at one of the best dating sites for Christians, Catholics, Muslim people or whoever else. Are you sure that all the information that your potential partner saw fit to reveal about himself/herself online is true? Can you guarantee that he looks like the photo in his profile (well, OK, for that purpose there are video chat opportunities)?

But still, sometimes it’s just impossible to develop a sense of connection via the Internet sources of communication. Both text messaging nor audio and video calls will give you the right sort of chemistry needed, the researchers claim. And only meeting in person, face to face will be able to answer that purpose. Therefore relying on the information provided online about someone would be almost useless if you count on having some romantic relationships with a long-term outcome.

Silver lining

However, all that doesn’t mean online dating makes no sense at all, of course. The researchers say that online dating allows you to know more about people who share the same interests, hobbies and tastes with you. Knowing more about people, which you happen to have much in common with will let you better understand who you need to meet on your way in life. And the online dating services can at least serve as quite a decent starting point for you if only you don’t put too much deal of trust in their promises. Or you can also consider them as an excellent opportunity for having a great time with a person who can be overseas from you – but not more.