1. Online Dating

2. Sites www.match.com www.eHarmony.com www.matchmaker.com Yahoo personals Many, many more. Some specialize in religion, race, education, location. Some focus on meeting people and networking, not dating. Sometimes, you have to know someone to get in.

3. Societal Norms People were shy about admitting they use online dating services. Has become more mainstream. More popular among older 30+ individuals. Part of Net Lifestyle.

4. Problems Varying expectations/timeframes Safety Issues Attraction issues Easier to ignore each other Only communicate through words (like letters)

5. Safety Issues E-mail until you feel secure Refrain from giving too much personal information Always meet in public place at first

6. Recommendations Be honest with photos Be descriptive and “safely open” Return e-mails promptly Be honest about expectations

7. Questions? Does it seem like something you would consider? Do you know anyone who has tried it? Are there any problems or advantages that we haven’t talked about? What does this say about our comfort with the web? Do you think the next generation will be more open to online dating?