Saturday, March 12, 2011

From Mail-Order Brides To Our Current Internet Dating

By Christine F. Kapp


History has shown that one of the most distinctive social aspects of the human race is the need to love and be loved. In fact, in western times, men were notorious for ordering mail-order-brides through the pony express. No matter how slow and how unpredictable the results would be, men were willing to gamble their future just to take a chance at love.

Good thing the Internet arrived. The Internet has transformed the field of dating to a whole new level. With all kinds of communication channels available, potential couples can test out their common interests and dislikes (and even their looks) before making a decision to take it further.

In western times, men elbowed each other to sign-up for a mail-order bride despite the uncertainty of the success of the match. With towns in short supply of women, it was no wonder men had to order a mate over the mail.

While a person would seem attractive in the letters they wrote, unhappy couples would find that upon arrival, great hand-writing did not amount to great looks, as cynical as that sounds.

So, unfortunately, not everyone would end up happy with who they ended up with. There were probably a few, no doubt, that were really good matches but with the lack of communication channels, it was more likely that people got whom they did not wish for.

People who were born in this day and age and are searching for a match have a major advantage over their old western counterparts. They have the facilities, the speed, and a lot more time and opportunity to get to know a potential mate before making a commitment.

Online daters don't have to struggle to sign-up for a match. They can actually select from a large pool of potential dates. They can read, hear, and see who they might end up with. They have a choice.

Most Internet dating websites are businesses that require membership fees. There are a few that exist for free but require payment if additional premium services are desired.




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