One of the obvious positive aspects of online dating is it provides a practically unlimited supply of prospective partners. Not only this, it is possible to fine-tune the search for your ideal candidate based on a variety of parameters such as gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle or hobbies, and interests. This allows people to be far more discerning when it comes to deciding whom to make contact with.

“Online dating apps teach people today that appearance is more important than personality,” says Amir D., a second-year undergraduate student.

Online dating has blown up over the years. An estimated 40 million Americans have taken to dating websites in hopes of enhancing their dating life. But is it worth it? Or is it just a waste of time? The answer to those questions may straight forward. Below is a list of pros and cons that will help you decide if online dating is a viable option to improve your dating life:.