{"id":386,"date":"2010-07-12T14:25:08","date_gmt":"2010-07-12T14:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?386"},"modified":"2010-07-12T14:25:08","modified_gmt":"2010-07-12T14:25:08","slug":"many-are-reaping-the-rewards-of-online-dating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/many-are-reaping-the-rewards-of-online-dating\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Many are reaping the rewards&#8217; of online dating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The internet could be the most effective tool for single soldiers looking to meet that special someone.<\/p>\n<p>According to UK Net Guide, online dating is surging in popularity.<\/p>\n<p>The portal noted people now expect meeting somebody to be as easy, quick and convenient as ordering fast food.<\/p>\n<p>It stated any stigma attached to hooking up on the web has now disappeared and individuals no longer hide the fact they got together with their partner by utilising the power of an online forum.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;The online dating industry is increasingly reaching deeper into modern society as a growing number of people turn to web-based matchmaking,&quot; 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