With the help of dating apps like Tinder and eHarmony, but also through social networking sites like Facebook, daters reconnected with old friends and acquaintances (8 percent of couples who met online), were introduced to someone (11 percent) or – in the majority of cases – met someone completely new on their own (81

Where do people typically meet their partners?

It depends on your age but most people still meet their partner offline - and it tends to happen where one spends a lot of time. Young people aged 18 to 24 first spot their crushes at university (18%), school (18%) or with mutual friends (15%).

Where do most people meet boyfriends?

Going out the old-fashioned way is still the most common way to meet a boyfriend, girlfriend or partner. As found by Compare the Market, 27% of couples meet at a social gathering like a party, pub or night out. So, dont be afraid to get out there and start a conversation with somebody new.