{"id":362,"date":"2010-06-25T13:43:06","date_gmt":"2010-06-25T13:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?362"},"modified":"2010-06-25T13:43:06","modified_gmt":"2010-06-25T13:43:06","slug":"the-internet-has-been-good-for-matchmaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/the-internet-has-been-good-for-matchmaking\/","title":{"rendered":"The internet &#8216;has been good for matchmaking&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Online dating could be the way forward for single soldiers in search of romance as the medium has brought many couples together, it has been suggested.<\/p>\n<p>Writing for the Financial Times, Emma Jacobs noted the method has experienced &quot;huge expansion&quot; in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>The journalist added this bulging popularity has removed any stigma associated with looking for love on the web.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Jacobs cited Julie Ferman, a matchmaker from Los Angeles, who reiterated her point.<\/p>\n<p>The expert stated the web has been a positive tool for creating partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Everyone knows someone who met someone online. 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