Winter: A time for friends, family, and swiping on your phone like a crazy person.
According to a recent study by Dating.com, from November to February, the online dating world sees a 30% increase in activity. Which means if you couldn’t find the one over the summer, check again, because there may be some fresh matches for you to find this Holiday season.
So other than being bored at your company’s Christmas party, why exactly are people turning to the internet looking for dates?
- Seasonal Depression. 75% of online daters surveyed said they felt lonely during the winter and that could be dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder like millions of other Americans. “Online companionship can serve as an extremely effective fix to a cold-weather-triggered loneliness," saysMaria Sullivan, Vice President of dating.com.She’s not wrong.A whopping 69% of online daters said that they felt less alone after simply matching with a potential partner online.
- Cuffing Season. Along with the fact that singles are lonelier during winter, we’re also less likely to be out in the cold. This means if you want to find someone to keep you warm, you’re less likely to be meeting them out shopping and more likely to find them online.Why leave your nice warm house when you can use Tinder like it’s GrubHub and get a different kind of snack delivered right to your bedroom.
Source:HelloGiggles