Maybe your dating game is a little rusty due to a prolonged period of social distancing? Or maybe you're just getting out of a serious relationship and starting to explore your options. Either way, finding a potential new partner is always complicated. Sure, it can be fun, but there's no doubt that finding that spark or connection can feel a little like trying to uncover a needle in a haystack—especially if you know exactly what you want and won't settle for anything else. (More power to you!)
For better or for worse, today, there are dozens upon dozens of paid and free online dating apps and sites that can help send you on your merry way as you journey toward love. In fact, the online dating audience is expected to grow to 37.5 million users by 2023, according to data from Statista. And by 2040, eHarmony predicts that 70 percent of couples will have started their relationships online.