Online dating has become very popular in recent years. Studies show that a large percentage of couples have met either through online dating services or through other places on the internet. Of this large percent, many of these relationships led to marriage and long term commitments.
For people that are inexperienced or newbies at dating, online dating is the perfect solution. Shyness and insecurity often keep two perfectly matched people from getting together. The internet offers them the opportunity to communicate freely and get to know each other before actually meeting face to face.
However, in spite of how great internet dating appears to be, one needs to be cautious and realize that precautions need to taken. Many disasters and crimes have been committed because of online dating, or rather because of failure to be careful.