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Re:A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety o... by naasking on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @05:40PM (#23330402)
> No, internet dating is no different than real life, it just mirrors the nature of things and is very harsh.

It's a little different. People are typically more polite in person. Their behaviour online reflects what they would do if there were no consequences.

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Re:A third of Americans now show signs of clinical anxiety o... by prawn on Wednesday May 27, 2020 @10:04PM (#23332623)
Also, I think if presented with a list of interests online, you'd be more inclined to rule people in or out of contention. Whereas, if you met in person, you might notice chemistry before you realised you liked different movies and music, for example.
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