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Though the exact numbers are unclear, more people than ever are outsourcing their love lives to dating websites. But have you ever wondered how these sites actually help people find their matches?
We wanted to get an inside look at the world of online dating. First, we spoke with Dr. Gian Gonzaga, the senior research director at E-Harmony. Then, we sat down with Sam Yagan, a founder of OKCupid. These sites are our new digital matchmakers -- the surveys and algorithms that help us find one another online. But how do they stack up against good old-fashion in-person chemistry and connections? Janis Spindel, a professional matchmaker, also weighs in on how times have changed.
What does it mean when we outsource romance to the Internet? Has the web forever changed the way we date?
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