In the more than two decades since the launch of commercial dating sites such as Match. A new Pew Research Center study explores how dating sites and apps have transformed the way Americans meet and develop relationships, and how the users of these services feel about online dating . Here are 10 facts from the study, which is based on a survey conducted among 4, U. At the same time, personal experiences with online dating greatly differ by sexual orientation.

About one-in-ten U.

Personal safety when meeting someone in person who you met online. Stalking and harassment. Fraud, when people appeal appeal to your better nature to help​.

Podcast: Play in new window Download. Do you love Taco Bell but your partner hates it? Maybe get one fewer chalupa per week. Does your partner load the dishwasher in a less-than-efficient fashion? Maybe load it yourself from now on. This week, Chris and Erika each share stories from their own lives and lives of their friends that revolve around breaking up and getting back together. Some people are in relationships for the right reasons, and some simply are not.

This is an important distinction that only you can make. Totally different experiences but equally cringe-worthy.