But while many such daters do meet a loving partner, others find the whole process daunting, especially when a third of singles admit to lying online to impress suitors, with the worst using a sophisticated scamming technique known as catfishing.
A third of singles admit to lying online to impress suitors, with the worst using a sophisticated scamming technique known as catfishing.
If Valentine's was a washout for you, with zero action happening anywhere from the letterbox to the bedroom, perhaps you're thinking about taking a deep breath and jumping into the online dating world.
'As a dating coach and behavioural scientist, I can spot the telltale signs a mile off,' writes Dr Mairi Macleod.
Catfish strategies to watch out for include calling you 'baby' or 'honey' sooner than you'd expect, or planning your future together when you've barely exchanged several short messages.
