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> Friends of friends of friends? Complete strangers?

That's how it's supposed to work. lol But I guess the likes of Facebook among other social pressures has changed all of that.

I'm so glad I gave up on dating.

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Why is that how it's "supposed" to work? Most couples I know met IRL, and from a close circle (direct friends/coworkers or friends-of-friends at most). I'm not sure I know any couples who were complete strangers before dating.

People tend to use dating websites/apps because they want to find someone _different_. People tend to have friends that are like them, but that is not always what you want in a relationship.

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