WEB CHUTNEY

Online dating is a subject which is considered taboo, but now with an abundance of dating apps and online sites many people are turning to online dating to find someone.

Here are some facts about online dating:

1. A majority of people lie about their height, weight and age on their profiles accorsing to this study

2. According to this study People who use the word love in their profiles tend to find it

3. Between 2005 and 2012, more than a third of couples who tied the knot began their relationship online.

4. Online relationships tend to last longer

5. One third of people never online never go on dates

6. A lot of younger people aged 25 - 34 have started using online dating more than older people.

7. Match.com is the top rated dating site

8. A persons about me section is considered more important than their picture

9. There are more males than females online

10. The country that uses online dating the most is China