Winter is the season of online dating: a time of opportunity for young people
Most young people aged 20-25 today are single and do not plan to start a family in the near future. They are at that point in their lives where school is finally over and they can enter adulthood. Young people are actively looking for new acquaintances, be it building new relationships or gaining experience communicating with different people. However, unfortunately, this is not always possible.
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The problem of loneliness among young people
“I just want to meet someone and chat,” says the young man or woman honestly. At the same time, he or she can’t help but wonder where to find an interesting conversationalist or romantic partner?
On the one hand, the progressive technological environment offers many opportunities for discovery. These are search applications of all kinds, social networks and various online platforms designed solely for communication. However, on the other hand, it is becoming increasingly difficult to get to know someone in real life. Can you really do this while standing in line at the bank or choosing peas at the supermarket?
Application as a way out of the situation
The situation is aggravated by another factor: periods of loneliness. The longer a person spends alone, the more this phase of life begins to seem endless. And making new friends is becoming increasingly difficult.
Young people in public places try to be as private as possible (but this is very justifiable), so they continue their search from where they started, using online dating apps. There”s nothing wrong with finding interesting friends and romantic partners through technology.
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Today people meet more often on the Internet than in real life. And there is nothing strange about this. Virtual space can bring out the best in you.
Statistical indicators
And let the older generation continue to tell the younger generation that they are so immersed in their phones that they do not notice anything around them. Young people, indeed: it turns out that science and statistics are on your side. In the US, for example, it is estimated that about 40 million Americans meet online. And this is 40% of the country’s population, including representatives of all generations. It is unlikely that the popularity of online dating will decline in the space after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
In addition, researchers believe that winter is the best time for online dating. Research shows that activity on such platforms increases by 30% during the winter months. And the more traffic to the resource, the more potential partners — as you understand, the audience becomes more involved. In other words, the likelihood of meeting your loved one during the winter months is much higher. This is good news from the statistics.
Why is winter the best time of year for dating?
But what are the reasons for this growth? In this regard, researchers have several hypotheses.
“Communicating online is a good way to combat loneliness during the fall and winter months. After all, you always need to be home during this time of year,” says Maria Sullivan, researcher and vice president of the resource.
Scientists also believe that seasonal depression may be the cause. Every autumn, millions of people feel its effects on themselves. However, this factor has a positive impact on the dating world. 75% of 2, 000 users aged 21-40 who took part in the resource survey admitted that the feeling of social isolation is especially acute during the cold season. Of the 75% of respondents, 69% said that this feeling of isolation could be relieved by online dating.
Therefore, dating in the cold season is a good way to dispel the blues without leaving home. Of course, you can meet your girlfriend in a butcher shop. But in our time this event is very unlikely. Don’t be shy about starting a dating app—after all, those who are looking for a worthy partner among their friends will probably be able to find one.
