One reason we created IsACatch was to take some of the stigma out of online dating. We realize that a lot of people aren’t comfortable hunting the web for eligible dates, so we figured having your friends help you would make it a lot more comfortable on you. We’re still testing out this theory, but would love to hear if we’re actually on to something, or just plain crazy. Here are some interesting online dating facts from “Online Dating Magazine” - I can’t believe that actually exists.

- More than 20 million people visit at least one online dating service a month.
- There are more than 120,000 marriages a year that occur as a result of online dating.
- 31% of adults in America say they know someone who has used an online dating service.
- It is estimated that the financial growth of online dating will reach $642 million in 2008. (whoo hoo! good for us if we charged)

Also interesting for IsACatch:

- Sixty-three percent of married couples meet through a network of friends. (Yes!)

What do you think, is online dating any easier when trusting the good advice of your friends?

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