PRNewswire — Dec 16 — Match.com today named its selections for the most influential dating and romance moments of 2004. – In the dating criteria specified by single women, income has become less important when choosing a mate.
– Seniors click with online dating. On Match.com alone, senior membership has tripled since 2000. – Farewell Sex and the City; parting line…"The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that’s just fabulous." – Women are more comfortable than ever when it comes to making the first move in dating situations. – Same-sex marriage ignites a national debate. – Online dating achieves mainstream status.
Mark Brooks: Online dating loses it’s stigma this year…and growth slows. Social networking, personality profiliing, singles events…what’s going to drive growth in 2005?