While there are success stories, experts say online dating can be tough due to mismatched expectations and users being overwhelmed with choices. But while it is becoming more common to look for love online, Malaysian Gen-Yers ironically would rather find their soul mate the old-fashioned way: face-to-face. While not all online relationships are “doomed to fail”, Fernandez says it comes with challenges because the mechanism in dating apps requires people to “shop” around to increase chances of a match. “It will take some time for Malaysians to fully trust online dating sites to find life partners,” Dr Mohanraj adds. “Older age groups have experienced and learned that being a romantic person doesn’t always lead to a happy relationships.

Source: The Star September 30, 2017 23:03 UTC