{"id":2199,"date":"2013-05-20T16:59:41","date_gmt":"2013-05-20T16:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?2199"},"modified":"2013-05-20T16:59:41","modified_gmt":"2013-05-20T16:59:41","slug":"does-online-dating-make-people-unrealistically-picky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/does-online-dating-make-people-unrealistically-picky\/","title":{"rendered":"Does online dating make people unrealistically picky?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There can be no doubt that there is much to be gained from online dating and the method has many advantages, but it is also worth being wary of any possible drawbacks.<\/p>\n<p>Online dating is ideal for a variety of reasons, from the access it offers to thousands of people who are also looking for love to the ability to narrow down searches by checking boxes that filter unsuitable matches.<\/p>\n<p>But there is also a worry that some people who use online dating sites might find the choice 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