In 2011, Mark Brooks, a consultant to online-dating…
““In 2011, Mark Brooks, a consultant to online-dating companies, published the results of an industry survey titled “How Has Internet Dating Changed Society?” The survey responses, from 39 executives, produced the following conclusions: “Internet dating has made people more disposable.” “Internet dating may be partly responsible for a rise in the divorce rates.” “Low quality, unhappy and unsatisfying marriages are being destroyed as people drift to Internet dating sites.” “The market is hugely more efficient … People expect to—and this will be increasingly the case over time—access people anywhere, anytime, based on complex search requests … Such a feeling of access affects our pursuit of love … the whole world (versus, say, the city we live in) will, increasingly, feel like the market for our partner(s). Our pickiness will probably increase.” “Above all, Internet dating has helped people of all ages realize that there’s no need to settle for a mediocre relationship.” From "A Million First Dates How online romance is threatening monogamy" in January/February 2013””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Internet dating commodifies love, making relationships disposable, increasing pickiness, and shifting romance into a market‑driven experience.
In simple terms: Online dating turns love into a market, raising standards and disposability.
Key Takeaway
Approach digital romance mindfully, balancing choice with commitment.
Themes
digital romance
market dynamics
relationship standards
social behavior
technology impact
Mood
critical
reflective
contemplative
Type
Date:1
Internet:1
Internet dating:1
Online dating:1
Whole world:0
Dating Changed:1
Dating Helped:0
Online Romance:1
When to use this quote
- dating app design
- relationship workshops
- media literacy
- personal boundaries
- social research
Key Concepts
consumerism
psychology of choice
media influence
sociology
relationship counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance choice with authenticity?
- What values guide your online dating?
A Different Perspective
Market view may overlook genuine connections.