{"id":1184,"date":"2011-10-17T15:44:43","date_gmt":"2011-10-17T15:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?1184"},"modified":"2011-10-17T15:44:43","modified_gmt":"2011-10-17T15:44:43","slug":"online-dating-to-be-tried-out-by-shy-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/online-dating-to-be-tried-out-by-shy-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Online dating to be tried out by shy people?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Individuals who are shy could be tempted to use online dating to meet people.<\/p>\n<p>Alex Broches created a site for students in northern Illinois and was surprised by the uptake of it, the Minnesota Daily reports.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the long hours facing many individuals in third-tier education, they are turning to web-based solutions to find a partner.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, University of Minnesota attendee Josh Klapperick observed it is &quot;just an easier option&quot; than more traditional forms of 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