The mechanics of meeting a mate have absolutely transformed in the past decade. In my parents’ day, you typically met, courted and married someone from your own village or town. Today, we can access a million or more potential partners with pre-matched values and interests via our smartphone.
Why wouldn’t we embrace those free apps when so few of us have the time, money or inclination to go out and meet people? Even office romances are tricky nowadays with some employers actively discouraging them.
Pros and cons