A new international study led by Dr. Marta Kowal from the Institute of Psychology at the University of Wroclaw suggests that couples who meet online report lower levels of relationship satisfaction and love intensity compared to those who meet in person.
The research analyzed data from 6,646 participants across 50 countries, collected by the Being Human Lab at the University of Wroclaw in collaboration with the Australian National University and the University of Stirling. Findings show that relationships formed online tend to have slightly lower levels of intimacy, passion, and commitment.
According to the researchers, these differences may be explained by factors such as greater similarity in background among offline couples and stronger social support from shared networks. The study also highlights the impact of modern dating apps, which are now more focused on short-term interactions compared to earlier matchmaking platforms.
Despite these findings, scientists stress that many online relationships are successful and fulfilling. The results were published in the journal Telematics and Informatics.
Source: University of Wroclaw
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