The apps can weed out people who might not be a match anyway, based on their personality, dating preferences, and political and religious affiliations. Not only can it be time-consuming to meet people in person, but online dating's algorithms make it easy to meet compatible partners. Luckily, online dating offers one crucial benefit: efficiency. It can also be tricky to find someone who’s in the same life phase as you, adds Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, PhD, a professor of sexual and interpersonal communications at California State University, Fullerton.
Whether you’re divorced, you're widowed, or you just haven’t found your person yet, it’s more difficult to find someone you want to build a life with for several reasons.įor one, “it's very challenging to meet a romantic partner in person-the opportunities to do so are often more limited” than they are for younger groups, says Jess Carbino, PhD, a dating and relationship sociologist who has worked with Tinder and Bumble. It’s no secret that online dating when you’re over 40 years old can be harder than it is for those in their twenties or thirties.