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Three Waves Drove Dating Online
- Online dating surged in waves: Match (1995), OkCupid (~2003), then Tinder/smartphones around 2012.
- Apps narrowed partner selection to looks and proximity, fueling rapid adoption and habit change.
From Weak Ties To Vast Strangers
- The internet expanded dating pools from weak ties (friends, coworkers) to vast numbers of strangers.
- That shift increased concurrent dating and normalized juggling multiple potential partners.
Grandparents' Invented Meeting Story
- Michael's grandparents lied about meeting on the Capitol steps for 50 years.
- They actually met at a nightclub where his grandfather made a bold move to start a relationship.