Looking for love online? New study shows mixed experiences


This Jan 28, 2023, photo shows Liv Loughlin and her boyfriend, Hollister Van Nice, at the Grand Canyon. The two met on Bumble. Whether looking for love or a casual encounter, three in 10 US adults say they have used a dating site or app – with mixed experiences, according to a Pew Research Center study. — Liv Loughlin via AP

NEW YORK: Whether looking for love or a casual encounter, three in 10 US adults say they have used a dating site or app – with mixed experiences, according to a Pew Research Center study out on Feb 2. For the under-35 set, more than half have tried it.

The overall number, which amounts to 30%, is unchanged since 2019, the last time the center took a broad look at online dating. In 2015, 15% of US adults said they had used a dating site or app, said lead researcher Colleen McClain.

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