However, Karney argues online dating is not easier than finding someone in real life. The matching algorithms dating apps use are not based on hard science, and he says, “Theres no evidence that these apps will find you a better mate than you could find yourself.”

Is online dating easier?

Some may even argue that dating online is easier than dating face-to-face. The majority of online daters surveyed answered that it was “somewhat easy” or “very easy” to find potentially compatible partners, people they were physically attracted to, shared interests with, and wanted the same kind of relationship.

Why is online dating so difficult?

Online dating is hard for most guys because of incorrect platform choice and false expectations. Other common issues are too general profiles, and having a short-term approach to online dating.