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Behold the decline of stranger danger.
In 1940, ~80% of couples met through family, friends or elementary/high school.
Today, ~67% meet online or at bars.
In 1940, ~80% of couples met through family, friends or elementary/high school.
Today, ~67% meet online or at bars.
From the conclusion: "Internet dating has displaced friends and family from their former roles as key intermediaries in the formation of new unions."
We used to rely on intimates to screen our future partners. Today, that's work we do ourselves.
We used to rely on intimates to screen our future partners. Today, that's work we do ourselves.
