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Friday, February 27, 2009
Recession - Good for dating?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In a recent New York Times article, it was reported that there was a recent increase in online dating and even matchmaking services. Apparently, when things are economically unstable single people focus on romance!
So how can recession be good for dating? According to Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman, a psychologist in New York, ‘If the recession results in a desire for a relationship that is not based on one’s personal finances, then it may actually be a boon for love. There’s so many aspects of a person. “It’s kind of sick that we only focus on jobs or money.
How do you think the recession will impact your own dating experiences? Have you already noticed changes? I have seen a lot more couples in my favorite coffee houses and wine bars. While the restaurants seem more filled with larger groups of friends and families. There are even couples going to the gym for dates!
I suppose the opportunists and golddiggers will have to take a recession hiatus. There is even a group of women who started Dating a Banker Anonymous, a website aimed at the poor women who are forced to watch their men lose jobs and stability. They help each other deal with the loss of “luxury” and the perks they are forced to sacrifice. I didn’t take it seriously when I first read about it on Gawker, but apparently the buzz is real.
Well, talk about when the going gets tough, the tough get going! What are you doing to weather the times? Are you looking into dating online more?
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