“The majority of undateables are hardly what most people would consider poor prospects. They’re not liars or criminals, but eligible single men and women who are being sidelined by the system. They’re hitting the wrong note by listing hobbies that scream shut-in _ fantasy football for men, scrapbooking for women, or by including shots with their heads obscured by skydiving helmets.”
–WSJ reporter Ellen Gamerman, in a story on being *popular* on online dating sites.
Susan sez: What did my grandmother say–there’s someone for everybody, you just have to find them? Seems to be the most important issue about online dating services is whether you can met someone you like, connect with them, and see what happens in the real world–When it comes to actual online dating, this piece, researched as it is, seems more mythic than actual to me….there are great bits of advice on how to do a good profile (shameless plug) but on-site popularity just isn’t a critical factor for people looking for a genuine fit.