Online dating is trendy. It has taken our lives by storm and is a common piece of the general trend all over the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. This trend may not have reached the Middle East to date, but will.

I ask myself, why are people so in love with the virtaul dating game? I admit I have always seen it as a somewhat squalid pastime for loners. But who am I to speak?. And why should I think of it as seedy to want to meet other people?

Of course, there are, without a doubt, individuals who search for online dating sites to deal with a seedier need. Many, on the other hand, are appealed to the potential of meeting new friends just to chit chat with people outside of their circle.

Our world is fast and furious. We find ourselves in huge towns but find no time to date. Our homes are bursting at the seams with lonely people trying to find single people, but its just too costly to socialize.

To get out and meet new people like us at social hangouts is a nightmare too. And usually the conversation is either inaudible or meaningless after a few drinks.

We, inhabitants of the bulging global cities, just can't find other people. So we make friends online.

Others seek out these sites looking for a laugh. These sites are filled with humourously outrageous stories and photos - anything goes to attract the friends people are looking for.