Initially considered the last resort for the socially stunted, online dating has shrugged off its social stigma and emerged as a mainstream means for singles to find that special someone.

• 刚开始的时候,网上约会曾作为社交不良人士择偶的救命稻草,轻松地面对着社会的骂名,凭借为单身者找到佳偶的招牌,以主流婚介渠道的面目出现在大众面前。