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Of the 92 million unmarried Americans 18 and older counted by the Census last year, about 16 million have tried online dating, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
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On average, those paying for online dating services spend a total of $239 per year. (Source: Jupiter Research)
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Nearly 50% of online daters have met 1 to 5 others for offline dates. An additional 20% have physically dated more than 5 people they have met online.
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Most people use online internet dating services mainly to find dates and establish a long-term relationship – not to flirt online, find a marriage partner or a sexual partner.
