Internet, Internet, On the wall... Who's the fairest of them all? 4 Ways to Find the Love of Your Life!

4 Ways to Find the Love of Your Life!!

Or not...

Match.com, eHarmony, PlentyOfFish, Zoosk

Who can keep up?

Internet dating is the romance of the future. Technology has advanced society in such a way that even the most organic and natural personal connections can be made online.  I personally am disappointed that society has reached out to technology for help in the love department, but in many respects I understand the convenience and ease of online dating.

In an age where women feasibly have successful careers, the chances of meeting someone face to face have decreased drastically. Now not only men but women as well suffer from "workaholism" and the time to go out and find a date or meet a match barely exists. The internet discards the issues of lack of time or availability and makes dating possible while at work or even on the go via smart phones. The element of convenience is very appealing, but has dating become impersonal?

I say yes. There is only so much connection that can be made from an online profile and picture. People want to sound exciting on a dating website to distinguish themselves from other candidates so obviously the picture will be flattering, possibly 10 years old, and the information will exaggerated. This combined with the lack of personal contact, tone, and body language involved with internet connections is impersonal enough, but what happens when the person you are courting doesn't even manage their own account? The impersonal element has just escalated.


Marie Claire magazine out out an article this month that brought a whole new element of convenience to the table. Successful female careers are booming and with these ladies cashing in, personal luxuries are becoming a new norm. Among these I'm sure are cleaning services, spa days, and perhaps a personal assistant, but the winner goes to dating website ghost writers! Yes, you heard it, a hire-ee to create your dating profile. Just when I thought online dating couldn't be more disconnected from the real thing....

My question to these 'lucky' ladies that can afford the convenience of someone else creating their love life is what makes you think you'll find time to actually date the person once the connection is made? I can assume the answer is no.

Life in the Boomer Lane, a blog also flabbergasted by the absurdity of this concept, discusses the business of virtual dating assistants. She quotes CEO of Atlanta-based company Virtual Dating Assistants saying, "Our clients weak point is time." Really?! Thank you Captain Obvious, and in the words of blogger Renee, "I agree these women have a weak point, but I don't think it's time."

What do you think about online dating?

Does the convenience trump the impersonal element?

Mallory.