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| Definition of Dating: the process of selecting and attracting a mate for marriage or sex |
| Synonyms of Dating: a courtship |
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| Courtship (sometimes called dating or going steady) is the process of selecting and attracting a mate for marriage or sex. The development of telecommunication and computer technology in the late 20th century has introduced new dynamics into courtship, including the use of telephone- and web-based systems to find prospective partners, and for early dates to take place telephonically or online via instant messaging, e-mail, or even video communication. In the last 5 years, the mechanics of courtship have seen changes brought on by the advent of online dating services. While the move to the Internet took some time, currently one in five singles now looks for love on the Web, which has led to a dramatic shift in dating patterns. Where traditionally, men filled the role of the pursuer, the anonymity of the Internet has allowed women to take on that role online. A recent study indicated that "women pay to contact men as often as the reverse, which is quite different from behavior in telephone-based dating system" (from Wired magazine). The trend of singles making a Web connection continues to increase, as the percentage of North American singles who have tried Internet dating has grown from 2% in 1999 to over 10% today (from Canadian Business, February 2002). More than half of online consumers (53%) know someone who has started a friendship or relationship online, and three fourths of 18-24 year old online consumers (74%) say they do. There is still plenty of room for traditional matchmakers to thrive, however, and only time will tell which industry wins out in the end. |
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