A recent study found couples who met online reported lower relationship satisfaction than those who met offline.

Experts suggest this may be because couples who meet offline are more likely to share similar backgrounds and social circles, enhancing compatibility.

But relationship expert Carolina Pataky, PhD, emphasizes that there are benefits to meeting a partner online that can also lead to long-term relationship success.

In the age of dating app burnout , many singles are itching for a real-life meet-cute that will get them off the apps for good. And while much of this has to do with general swipe exhaustion and a desire for a cuter “how we met” story than “we both swiped right,” recent research suggests there may actually be real, long-term benefits to meeting your partner in real

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